Sony VAIO PCG-FXA53 Manuale utente

VAIO® Notebook

Quick Start

PCG-FXA50 Series

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Features .......................................................................5

Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................7

Registering Your Computer ........................................9

Accessing the User Guide ...........................................9

About Adding Memory ...............................................9

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection .......................10

Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook..............13

Locating Controls and Connectors............................14

Connecting a Power Source ......................................19

Starting Your Notebook ............................................25

Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................26

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................27

Software and Support Information ..........29

Software Overview....................................................30

Software Support Information...................................31

Using the Recovery CDs...........................35

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......36

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................37

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Troubleshooting........................................43

Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 44

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 47

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 47

Getting Help...............................................49

Support Options ........................................................ 49

Index...........................................................51

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® all-in-one

notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,

computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art

personal computing.

Features

❑Exceptional performance*—Your notebook includes a mobile AMD

processor featuring PowerNow!™ technology†and a V.90-compatible

modem.‡

❑Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

AC power.

❑Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,

which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of

today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment

software.

❑Multimedia features — Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the

latest Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

❑Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO®notebook, refer to the

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

* To combine performance and portability, Sony implemented speed-controlling technology

designed to maximize battery life during mobile computer use. Windows® reported actual

CPU speed may not reflect the maximum CPU speed.

† Processor speed may be reduced under certain conditions.

‡ Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, Internet Service Pro-

vider (ISP) support, and government regulations.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

❑Optical disc drive (CD-RW/DVD or DVD-ROM) — The CD-RW/DVD

Combo Drive utilizes a new optical storage technology that combines the

features of both a CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive, providing increased

storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives

play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. (The CD-RW/DVD

Combo Drive is available on selected models only.)

✍Your notebook’s optical disc drive and other parts may differ depending on the model

you purchased.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay.

Documents

❑VAIO® Notebook Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and

setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the applications

included with your system, and how to solve common problems.

❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features

of the Windows operating system.

❑VAIO® Notebook Safety Information — Explains notes on use and offers

safety tips.

❑VAIO® Notebook Specifications flyer — Details the hardware

specifications for your notebook.

Main unit*Power cord

AC adapter

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

Weight saver

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Software CDs

❑Word processing software — Enables you to reinstall the software

application to the VAIO computer you purchased, if the application becomes

corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device

drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the operating system and

software that shipped with your computer, to its original factory settings, if

they become corrupted or are erased.

Other

❑Packet containing special product offers

❑LimitedWarrantyCard

Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive

these benefits by registering your notebook:

❑Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may have with your notebook.

❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

Accessing the User Guide

The online VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that

contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open this

file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click

VAIO User Guide.

About Adding Memory

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept

additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer

to the online User Guide and print those relevant steps. The supplied

Specifications flyer lists the amount of memory installed, and required memory

modules for upgrades.

✍You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to

registration opportunities later.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The

Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet

and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.

Setting up your Internet connection

1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click

New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

2Follow the onscreen instructions, and click OK. The Phone and Modem

Options screen appears.

Location Information screen

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