ManualTable of ContentsWelcome7Using Your VAIO Notebook9Using the Keyboard10Functions of the keyboard keys11Combinations and functions with the Windows key12Indicators13Indicator lights14Combinations and functions with the Fn key15Using the Touchpad17Using the Floppy Disk Drive19To insert a floppy disk19To remove a floppy disk20To remove the floppy disk drive20To reinsert the floppy disk drive21Using the Optical Disc Drive23To insert a disc23To remove a disc24To play a DVD25To play an audio CD26Notes on CD and DVD media27To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc28Using PC Cards29To insert a PC card29To remove a PC Card31Notes on PC Cards32Using a Second Battery Pack33To insert a second battery pack33To charge the second battery pack34To remove the second battery pack35Using the Weight Saver37To attach the weight saver37To remove the weight saver38Using Power Saving Modes39Normal mode39Standby mode39Hibernate mode39Notes on power saving modes40Connecting a Phone Line41Connecting to a LAN42To set up your ethernet connection42Connecting Peripheral Devices45Connecting a Port Replicator46To attach your notebook to the port replicator46To remove your notebook from the port replicator49Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard50To connect an external mouse or keyboard50Connecting a Parallel Port Printer51To connect a printer51Connecting a USB Printer52To connect a USB printer52Connecting an External Display53To connect a computer display53To connect a multimedia computer display53To connect a projector54To select a display55Connecting a TV Display56To connect a TV56Changing the display resolution for TV Out56Notes on TV display57Connecting a USB Device58To connect a USB device58Connecting an i.LINK Device59To connect a digital video camera recorder60Notes on i.LINK devices60Connecting VAIO computers62Connecting with i.LINK62Connecting External Speakers63Before connecting your external speakers63To connect external speakers63Connecting an External Microphone64To connect an external microphone64Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities65Personal Digital Assistant65Wireless LAN Access Point65Wireless LAN PC Card66Customizing Your VAIO Notebook67Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen68To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen68Sony Notebook Setup Tabs69Controlling Power Management70To view the Power Management status icons70Power Management profiles71Power management commands74Conserving battery power74Displaying Battery Information75To activate the Battery Information toolbar75Battery icon descriptions75To display detailed battery information76To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system77Selecting the Display Mode78To select the display mode78To change the Window Design of Sony software79Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook81Precautions and Procedures82Typical expansion memory configuration82Removing a Memory Module84Installing a Memory Module86Viewing the Amount of Memory88About the Software on Your Notebook89Software Overview90Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs96Using Your Recovery CDs97To use the Application Recovery CD(s)97To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)97To use the System Recovery CD(s)101Troubleshooting105Troubleshooting Your Notebook106My notebook does not start.106My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.106My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.107My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.108The Power Management setting is not responding.108The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.109Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised?109Troubleshooting the LCD Screen110My LCD screen is blank.110My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.110The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.110I want to change the video resolution of my display.110I want to change the display resolution for TV Out110I cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa.111Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad112My mouse does not work.112My touchpad does not work properly.112The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.113Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices114My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.114My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly.114My optical drive tray does not open.115I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or tu...115My PC Card is not working.115Troubleshooting Software116My software program stops responding or crashes.116When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optic...116I cannot use the DVgate software.116My computer’s start-up time seems longer after I have installed AOL. What can I do?116Troubleshooting the Modem118My modem does not work.118My modem connection is slow.118Troubleshooting Audio119My speakers make no sound.119My microphone does not work.119Troubleshooting the Printer120I cannot print.120Troubleshooting i.LINK devices121I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.121Getting Help123Support Options124Software Support Information126Sony Service Center128Index129Size: 1.56 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsVAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start1PCG-FX300/310/340/350/370/390 (K) (P)1Contents3Welcome 53Features 53Unpacking Your Notebook 73Registering Your Notebook 93Setting up your dial-up connection 103Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 153Locating Controls and Ports 163Connecting a Power Source 213Starting Your Notebook 273Shutting Down Your Notebook 283Power Saving Modes 293Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook 313Precautions and Procedures 323Removing a Memory Module 343Installing a Memory Module 363Viewing the Amount of Memory 383About the Software on Your Notebook 393Software Overview 403Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs 453Using Your Recovery CDs 464Troubleshooting 554Troubleshooting Your Notebook 564Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 604Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 624Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices 644Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 674Troubleshooting Software 684Troubleshooting the Modem 704Troubleshooting Audio 714Troubleshooting the Printer 724Getting Help 734Support Options 734Software Support Information 754Sony Service Center 764Index 774Welcome5Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® all-in-one Notebook. Sony has combined leading...5Features5Exceptional performance5Portability5Sony audio and video quality5Multimedia features5Microsoft® Windows® operating system6Communications6Optical disc drive (CD-RW/DVD or DVD-ROM)6Unpacking Your Notebook7Main unit*7Video cable7Power cord7AC adapter7Rechargeable battery pack7Weight saver7Documents7VAIO® Notebook User Guide7VAIO® Notebook Quick Start7Microsoft® Windows® Getting Started guide7Notes on Use7Specifications Flyer8Software CDs8Microsoft® Word8Recovery CDs8Application Recovery CD(s)8Driver Recovery CD(s)8System Recovery CD(s)8Other8Registering Your Notebook9Sony Customer Support9Limited Warranty91 Make sure your notebook is connected to a phone line.92 Click the registration icon on the VAIO® desktop.93 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press the Tab key to mov...94 Click the Next button to advance to the next form.95 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form.96 The notebook automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem an...9Setting up your dial-up connection10Setting up your Internet connection (Windows XP)101 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection ...10Location Information screen102 Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone and Modem Options scr...10Phone and Modem Options screen113 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard app...11New Connection Wizard124 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.12Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows 2000)131 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click Internet Connection...13Internet Connection Wizard.132 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.13Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook15This section describes the following:15Locating Controls and Ports16Front16Left17Right18Back19Bottom20Connecting a Power Source21Using the AC Adapter211 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the notebook.212 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.213 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.21Connecting the AC adapter21Notes on the AC Adapter21Using Battery Power22To insert the battery pack221 Locate the battery bay on the left side of the notebook and push the cover down to open it.22Battery bay222 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay.23Inserting battery pack233 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks.23To charge the battery pack231 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.232 Insert the battery pack.233 When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off. This process takes approx...23There are two battery indicators on the notebook24Battery indicators24To remove the battery pack251 Open the battery bay cover.252 Pull out the battery pack.25Removing the battery pack253 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks.25Notes on the battery25Starting Your Notebook271 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover.27Opening the notebook272 Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power indicator turns on.27Power button273 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:27Shutting Down Your Notebook281 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.282 (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the “Turn off c...283 Select Turn Off.284 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. The notebook is off when the power indicator ...285 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.28If you are unable to shut down your notebook:281 Close or end all operations as follows:282 Restart the notebook. You can restart your notebook by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simult...28Power Saving Modes29Normal Mode29Standby Mode29To activate Standby mode29To return to normal mode29Hibernate Mode29To activate Hibernate mode30To return to normal mode30Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook31In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook...31Precautions and Procedures32Typical expansion memory configuration33128 MB Memory Models33256 MB Memory Models33Removing a Memory Module341 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.342 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack(s).343 After the notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory...34Removing the memory module cover344 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook) to discharge an...345 Remove the memory module.35Removing memory module356 Replace the memory bay cover.357 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.35Installing a Memory Module361 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.362 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack(s).363 After the notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory...36Removing the memory module cover364 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook) to discharge an...365 Remove the memory module from its packaging.366 Slide the memory module into the empty slot.367 Press the module into place until it clicks.37Installing memory module378 Replace the memory bay cover.379 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.37Viewing the Amount of Memory381 Restart the notebook.382 (Windows XP) Click Start on the Windows® task bar, select Help and Support, and click “Sony Not...383 Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory. If the additional memo...38About the Software on Your Notebook39Your VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn i...39Software Overview40Adobe Acrobat® Reader40Adobe Systems Inc.40Adobe Photoshop® Elements40Adobe Systems Inc.40Adobe Premiere® LE (On selected models)40Adobe Systems Inc.40Apple QuickTime™40Apple Computer, Inc.40Digital Print40Sony Electronics Inc.40DVgate™41Sony Electronics Inc.41Microsoft® Internet Explorer41Microsoft Corp.41Microsoft® Office XP Pro (On selected models)41Microsoft Corp.41Microsoft® Office XP Small Business (On selected models)41Microsoft Corp.41Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs45Application Recovery CD(s)45Sony Electronics Inc.45Driver Recovery CD(s)45Sony Electronics Inc.45System Recovery CD(s)45Sony Electronics Inc.45Using Your Recovery CDs46To use the Application Recovery CD(s)461 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.462 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive....463 When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the application you want to res...46To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)47Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD (Windows XP)471 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.472 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive.473 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.474 Click Performance and Maintenance, then System. The System Properties dialog box appears.475 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.476 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device (identified by a yellow questi...48Device Manager screen487 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This will remove the device driver from your system. Cli...488 Reboot your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click Turn Off Computer, then Res...489 When the Windows desktop reappears, Windows will automatically reinstall the device driver(s) f...48Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD (Windows XP)491 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.492 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive.493 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.494 Click Performance and Maintenance, then System. The System Properties dialog box appears.495 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.496 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the dr...497 From the Actions menu, choose Properties. Properties dialog box for that device appears.49Properties dialog box508 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.509 Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD.5010 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will require that you reboot...50Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) for Windows 2000511 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.512 When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical disc drive.513 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD.514 Select the appropriate driver.51To use the System Recovery CD(s)521 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.522 Shut down your notebook as described in “Shutting Down Your Notebook” on page28.523 Wait at least four seconds and turn on your notebook.524 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft® End-User License Agreement.525 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recove...52If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD531 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook.532 Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu sc...533 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.534 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “...535 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.536 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message ...537 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts from the Recovery...53Updating the task tray (Windows 2000)541 Right-click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray. The Task tray properties menu is displ...542 Select “Disable Adaptec Create CD.” A dialog box appears, prompting you to confirm the setting.543 Click the Yes button.54Troubleshooting55This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. M...55Troubleshooting Your Notebook56My notebook does not start.56My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.561 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.562 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.563 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter.564 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default config...565 Select Yes and press Enter.566 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save Configuration changes and e...567 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.57My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.571 Turn off the notebook, and then remove the floppy disk.572 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly.571 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.572 Turn off the notebook.573 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook.574 Turn the notebook back on.575 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.576 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.577 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter. The message “Load def...578 Select Yes, then press Enter.579 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The messa...5710 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.57My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.58The Power Management setting is not responding.581 Close all open applications.582 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and selecting Restart from the ...58The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.59Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised?59Troubleshooting the LCD Screen60My LCD screen is blank.60My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.60The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.60I want to change the video resolution of my display.601 (Windows XP) Click Start, select Control Panel, and then click the Display icon. The Display Pr...602 Click on the Settings tab.603 Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution.60I want to change the display resolution for TV Out.601 First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jack plugged in.612 (Windows XP) Click Start, select Control Panel, and then click the Display icon. The Display Pr...613 Click on the Settings tab, and click the Advanced button. The Sony Notebook LCD... dialog box a...614 Click on the Intel® Graphics Technology tab.615 Click on the Graphics Properties... button. The Intel®... Controller Properties dialog box appe...616 Click the Television icon and choose 640 x 480 as the Screen Area display resolution.61I cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa.611 Ensure that the TV was connected, configured, and powered on correctly prior to starting the no...612 Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the optical drive.61Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad62My mouse does not work.62My touchpad does not work properly.621 Press the Windows® key and use the arrow keys to select Programs, and then Sony Notebook Setup.622 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys.623 Select Enable Touchpad, and then press Enter.621 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel, and then Mouse.622 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box. (One of the buttons is assign...62The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.631 Press the Windows key.632 Press the “U” key to select Turn Off Computer / Shut Down, and wait at least four seconds.633 Press the “R” key to restart your computer.63Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices64My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.64My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly.64My optical drive tray does not open.65I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or tu...65My PC Card is not working.65Troubleshooting i.LINK devices67I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.671 Disconnect the i.LINK® cable from both computers and reconnect it.672 Wait for the computers to respond. If neither computer responds after a few moments, restart bo...67Troubleshooting Software68My software program stops responding or crashes.68When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optic...68I cannot use the DVgate software.68My computer’s start-up time seems longer after I have installed AOL. What can I do?681 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select Control Panel.682 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections.68Troubleshooting the Modem70My modem does not work.70My modem connection is slow.70Troubleshooting Audio71My speakers make no sound.71My microphone does not work.71Troubleshooting the Printer72I cannot print.721 (Windows XP) Click Start and select Control Panel. (Windows 2000) Click Start, select Settings,...722 Click the Printers folder.723 Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select Properties to access...724 Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should now function properly.72Getting Help73Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® Notebook or t...73Support Options73Index77Software Support Information75Adobe Acrobat® Reader, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere (Adobe Systems Inc.)75Apple QuickTime™ (Apple Computer, Inc.)75Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation)75PC-Cillin® (Trend Micro, Inc.)75Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)75RealJukebox, RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)76Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)76Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Foundry, Inc.)76Windows® Operating System, Internet Explorer, Word (Microsoft Corp.)76WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)76Sony Service Center76Size: 1.58 MBPages: 80Language: EnglishOpen manual
