User manual SONY PCG-FXA48

[. . . ] 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 Notes on CD and DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To insert a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To remove a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. Typical expansion memory configuration To determine the exact amount of memory pre-installed on your computer, refer to the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer. 68 Precautions and Procedures Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory (MB)Slot 1 (MB) 256 384 512 256 256 256 128 256 Slot 2 (MB) Models with 512 MB memory Total System Memory (MB)Slot 1 (MB) 512 256 Slot 2 (MB) 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 4 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook) to discharge any static electricity. 70 revirdwercS wer cS Removing a Memory Module 5 Remove the memory module. Removing memory module 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. . worra eht fo noitcerid eht ni eludom yromem eht lluP 2 1 . desaeler si eludom yromem ehT worra eht fo noitcerid eht ni sbat eht lluP 1 2 71 1 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. Press the module into place until it clicks. Installing memory module 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay. 72 . skcilc ti litnu ecalp otni eludom eht sserP 2 . tols eht otni eludom yromem eht edilS 1 Viewing the Amount of Memory Viewing the Amount of Memory 1 2 3 Restart the notebook. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, right-click My Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory (MB of RAM*) is shown. If the additional memory is not shown, remove and reinstall the memory module. System Properties window * One MB of RAM is equal to 1024 bits. 73 Change text in this variable definition to document title. 74 About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides the following information: An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs 75 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions, or include supporting documentation. Adobe Acrobat® ReaderTM Adobe Systems Inc. [. . . ] If that happens, restart the computers to establish a connection. * i. LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i. LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i. LINK devices. 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. [. . . ]