Sony PCG-FXA49 User Manual

1ContentsWelcome...7Using Your VAIO Notebook...9Using the Keyboard...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.10Using the KeyboardYour notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged in

Troubleshooting Audio101Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1021 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, then click Control Panel, Printers andOtherHardwar

Troubleshooting the Printer103Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from apow

Change text in this variable definition to document title.104Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers

105Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.106Support OptionsIf you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, re

Support Options1076 Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, providesanswers to commonly asked questions. Yo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.108Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems In

Software Support Information109Everquest (Verant Interactive Inc.)PC-Cillin® (Trend Micro, Inc.)Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)RealJukebox®, RealPlayer® (RealN

Using the Keyboard11Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard areused to perform designated tasks. For example, in manyappl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.110Windows® Operating System, Word (Microsoft Corporation)WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)Sony Ser

111IndexAAccess Point, Wireless LAN 58addinghardware 39memory 67peripherals 39printers 47–48Alt key 11Application Recovery CD 83Applications key 11att

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112printer 47–48projector 50PS/2 keyboard 45PS/2 mouse 45USB device 52weight saver 32correct

Index113PS/2 45using 10LLANsee Local Area NetworkLCDselecting to display output 50troubleshooting 94Local Area Networkconnecting 37Mmemoryadding 67mem

Change text in this variable definition to document title.114power saving modes 34Hibernate 34Normal mode 34Standby 34Print Screen key 11printerconnec

Index115touchpad 16weight saver 32using PC Card 26Using the Floppy Disk Drive 18Vvideo camera 53viewing the amount of memory 73volume control 14Wweigh

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Combinations and functions with the Windows keyCombination Function+ F1 Displays VAIO® Hel

Using the Keyboard13IndicatorsIndicator lightsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on,flashes amber in Stan

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Combinations and functions with the Fn key✍ If you switch user identities during a computi

Using the Keyboard15* No on-screen display will appear notifying you when a change occurs.Fn+ /(F7)Switch to theexternalmonitor/LCDToggles through the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You ca

Using the Touchpad17See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking bothbuttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour computer comes with a floppy disk drive in the multipurpos

Using the Floppy Disk Drive19To remove the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the notebook.2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Using the Weight Saver ...32To attach the weight s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Inserting the floppy disk drive

Using the Optical Disc Drive21Using the Optical Disc DriveYour notebook comes with an optical disc drive. Depending on the system youpurchased, your o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.225 Close the tray by pushing it gently.To eject a discWhen you finish using a disc, wait un

Using the Optical Disc Drive23To play a DVDTo play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalledWinDVD® application. For more informa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.24Notes on CD and DVD discs❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Do not touch the surface of the

Using the Optical Disc Drive25❑ If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications,such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26Using PC CardsYour notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connectport

Using PC Cards273 Insert the the PC Card gently into the slot. Make sure the front label of thePC Card is facing up. The PC Card is automatically dete

Change text in this variable definition to document title.281 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Safely remove ... PC Card” dialog boxappears.2 Click t

Using a Second Battery Pack29Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,you can extend the

3Connecting an i.LINK Device...53To connect a digital video camera recorder...53Connecting with an

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connect

Using a Second Battery Pack311 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, Control Panel, Performance andMaintenance, and then click Power Options. The Power

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and

Using the Weight Saver33To remove the weight saver1 To remove the weight saver, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever inthe direction of the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, y

Using Power Saving Modes351 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer.2 Hold down the Shift key, and click Hibernate. The compu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online servi

Connecting to a LAN37Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type LocalArea Networks (LANs). For the detailed sett

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39Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following section

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Using Your Recovery CDs ...83To use the Application Rec

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Connecting a Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of a port replicator such as th

Connecting a Port Replicator411 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 On the bottom of the notebook, slide the port replicator

Change text in this variable definition to document title.425 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the portreplicator.6 Pl

Connecting a Port Replicator437 Turn on the notebook.To remove your notebook from the port replicator1 Turn off your notebook and the connected periph

Change text in this variable definition to document title.444 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your notebook.Removing notebo

Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard45Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optiona

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Connecting an AV DeviceYou can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV, to your n

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer47Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterYou can connect a Windows XP operating system-compatible printer to yournotebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows XP operating system-compatible USB print

Connecting an External Display49Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can usethe notebo

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.50To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect your notebook to a multimedia com

Connecting an External Display51To Press ResultSwitch to anexternal displayFn+F7 Toggles between the LCD, the external displayconnected to the Monitor

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as an exte

Connecting an i.LINK Device53Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to thei.LINK®* S400 (IEEE1394)

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Notes on connecting an i.LINK device❑ The above figure displays a connection to a Sony dig

Connecting with another VAIO computer55Connecting with another VAIO computerYou can use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO notebook toanot

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecti

Connecting an External Microphone57Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. Seethe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to y

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities59You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Network (ISDN) router, ca

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61Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings.❑ Selecting the Display Mode❑ Ch

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select whic

Selecting the Display Mode634 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the iconon the panel of your display choice. For more

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Changing the window design of Sony software65Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo change the window design1 Click Start on the Windows® taskb

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67Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. Expansion memory modules are availabl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume that you are familiar with

Precautions and Procedures69Models with 256 MB memoryModels with 512 MB memoryTotal System Memory (MB)Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)256 256384 256 128512 256

7WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70Removing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, s

Removing a Memory Module715 Remove the memory module.6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.Removing memory module✍ Your notebook comes with a me

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Installing a Memory Module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a Memory Module” for removing

Viewing the Amount of Memory73Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, right-click My Computer, then

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75About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,d

Software Overview77ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 ProArcSoft Inc.ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro is an easy-to-use, yet advanced printing program thatlets you qu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78EverQuestVerant Interactive Inc.This trial edition of EverQuest, a living, constantly evol

Software Overview79OpenMG™ JukeboxSony Electronics Inc.OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files bydownloading audio files fro

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80RealJukeboxRealNetworks Inc.RealJukebox is one of the world’s most widely used personal mu

Software Overview81Smart CaptureSony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. SmartCapture manages the i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following applica

Using Your Recovery CDs83Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System Recove

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall in

Using Your Recovery CDs858 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.9 Click next. The wizard searches for the correct driver on your

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86To use the System Recovery CD(s)You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the ope

Using Your Recovery CDs87If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn o

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89TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, s

9Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ Using the Floppy

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plugg

Troubleshooting Your Notebook915 Select Setup Defaults, on the bottom of the window, by pressing F9,then press Enter.6 Select Save and Exit by pressin

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,”and Windows

Troubleshooting Your Notebook932 To restart your computer, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. Whenthe Windows Task Manager appears, select Shut Dow

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad95Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96❑ If you still cannot turn off your computer after you have tried the stepsabove, press an

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices97Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Check that the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Eje

Troubleshooting Software99Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designated provide