User manual SONY PCG-FXA35/D

[. . . ] Contents Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your VAIO Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Combinations and functions with the Windows key . . . . . . . . . 12 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Combinations and functions with the Fn key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 To insert a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 To eject a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 To play a DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To play an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Notes on CD and DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To insert a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To remove a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using a Second Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 To insert a second battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 To charge the second battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 To view remaining battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 To remove the second battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 1 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Using the Weight Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To attach the weight saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 To remove the weight saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using Power Saving Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory preinstalled. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PC100 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMMs (gold lead contacts). This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer: Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a memory module Removing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory 67 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook. Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction. Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below. Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. The package protects the module from ESD. Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module. 68 Typical expansion memory configuration Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 128 MB memory Total System Memory (MB) 128 192 256 384 512 Slot 1 (MB) 128 128 128 128 256 Slot 2 (MB) 64 128 256 256 Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory (MB) 256 384 512 Slot 1 (MB) 128 128 256 Slot 2 (MB) 128 256 256 69 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Removing a memory module 1 2 3 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack(s). After your notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate screwdriver. Removing the memory module cover Screwdriver Screw 4 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook) to discharge any static electricity. 70 Removing a memory module 5 Remove the memory module. Removing memory module 1 2 1 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow The memory module is released . 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow. 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover. Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To upgrade your memory, removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module. 71 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Installing a memory module 1 2 3 Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Removing a memory module" for removing the preinstalled memory. Remove the new memory module from its packaging. Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot. [. . . ] All products with an i. LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i. LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i. LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 102 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. 103 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. [. . . ]