Sony PCG-FX370 Manuale Utente

VAIO® All-in-oneNotebook Quick StartPCG-FX300/310/340/350/370/390 (K) (P)

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start10Setting up your dial-up connectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection

Setting up your dial-up connection11Phone and Modem Options screen3 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connecti

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start12New Connection Wizard4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.

Setting up your dial-up connection13Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows 2000)1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, an

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15Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following:❑Locating Controls and Ports❑Connecting a Power Source❑Starting Your Notebook❑Shut

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start16Locating Controls and PortsFront1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators2 Speakers 8 H

Locating Controls and Ports17Left1 TV out jack 4 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port** i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product con

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start18Right1 PPK buttons 2 Power button3 Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or DVD-ROM drive*)* The type of optical

Locating Controls and Ports19Back1 Modem port 5 Monitor port2 USB ports 6 Ethernet port3 Serial port 7 DC In port4 Printer portOnly connect 10Base-

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start20Bottom1 Multipurpose bay release lever2 Tilt stands

Connecting a Power Source21Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start22❑When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the wall outlet.❑Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use

Connecting a Power Source232 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay.3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks.To charge the battery pack1

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start24There are two battery indicators on the notebookBattery indicatorsBattery Indicator Description1 Indicates the

Connecting a Power Source25To remove the battery pack1 Open the battery bay cover.2 Pull out the battery pack.3 Push the battery bay cover up until it

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start26❑If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery,

Starting Your Notebook27Starting Your Notebook1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover.2 Press the power button on

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start28Shutting Down Your Notebook1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.2 (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the

Power Saving Modes29Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take advantage of power management sett

3ContentsWelcome...5Features ...

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start30To activate Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power butt

31Adding Memory to Your VAIO NotebookIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook. The amount of

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start32Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume you are familiar with the general terminology a

Precautions and Procedures33Typical expansion memory configurationTo determine the exact amount of memory pre-installed on your computer, refer to the

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start34Removing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.2

Removing a Memory Module355 Remove the memory module.6 Replace the memory bay cover.7 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.Removing memory module

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start36Installing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer

Installing a Memory Module377 Press the module into place until it clicks.8 Replace the memory bay cover.9 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memor

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start38Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 (Windows XP) Click Start on the Windows® task bar, select

39About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This secti

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VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start40Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the conf

Software Overview41DVgate™Sony Electronics Inc.Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®* connector and capture your own video

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start42Microsoft® WordMicrosoft Corp.Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents fo

Software Overview43RealJukeboxReal Networks Inc.RealJukebox is one of the world’s most widely used personal music management systems. Using RealJukebo

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start44SonicStage (On selected models)Sony Electronics Inc.This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs45Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application, driver,

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start46Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, an

Using Your Recovery CDs47To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair softwar

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start486 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device (identified by a yellow question mark) or th

Using Your Recovery CDs49Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD (Windows XP)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, clo

5WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® all-in-one Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing,

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start508 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.9 Click Next. The wizard will search for the corre

Using Your Recovery CDs51Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) for Windows 20001 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applicatio

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start52To use the System Recovery CD(s)You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and sof

Using Your Recovery CDs53If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn o

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start54Updating the task tray (Windows 2000)In the event that a system recovery is necessitated, do the following to o

55TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start56Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source

Troubleshooting Your Notebook577 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not fou

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start58My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.It is best to shut down your notebook using the Turn Off Com

Troubleshooting Your Notebook59The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting t

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start6❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.❑Communica

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start60Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source an

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen611 First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jack plugged in.2 (Windows XP) Click Start, select

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start62Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑If you are using an external PS/2® mouse, check t

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad63The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.❑The computer should be restarted. Follow the

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start64Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.❑Chec

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices65❑If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it may be that the

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start66❑Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.❑If you are using two PC Ca

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices67Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start68Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or desig

Troubleshooting Software693 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with device name “WAN Network Driver,” and select Disable.Verify that your AOL co

Unpacking Your Notebook7Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose b

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start70Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “

Troubleshooting Audio71Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. Y

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start72Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most pri

73Getting HelpSony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® Notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to thes

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start745 Sony PC SupportThis service provides you with instant access to information on commonly encountered problems.

Software Support Information75Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat® Reader, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere (Adobe Systems Inc.)Apple QuickTime™ (A

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start76RealJukebox, RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Fo

77IndexAAC adapter 16, 21AC power 21addingmemory 31adjustingbrightness 27Application Recovery CD 46audiotroubleshooting 71Bbattery packs 16, 22chargin

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start78helpgetting 73Hibernation mode 29Iindicator lightsbattery 24charge status 24insertingbattery pack 22installingm

Index79Software list 39Sony Fax-on-Demand service 74Sony Service Center 76speakerstroubleshooting 71Standby mode 29startingcomputer 27startup problems

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start8❑Specifications Flyer — Details the hardware specifications for your notebook.Software CDs❑Microsoft® Word — Ena

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Registering Your Notebook9Registering Your NotebookTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regis