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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-FXA63...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notice to Users ...5 Safety Information...7 Setting Up ...15 Unpacking Your Computer ...16 Locating Controls and Ports ...18 Getting Started ...23 Turning On Your Computer ...24 Using the Touchpad ...27 Registering Your Computer ...28 Locating your VAIO Computer User Guide ...28 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...30 Turning Off Your Computer ...31 Expanding Your Computing Power ...33...
  • Page 4 VAIO Computer Quick Start Support Options ... 48 Software Support Information ... 49 Caring for Your Computer...51 Storing Your Computer ... 52 Using Cables and Connections ... 52 Cleaning Your Computer... 53 Handling the LCD Screen... 53 Index...55...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 6 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    PC Card, and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources Safety Information To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser...

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 9 Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent.
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for information.) Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted...
  • Page 11 RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

  • Page 12: Industry Canada Notice

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
  • Page 13 Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à...
  • Page 14 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Locating Controls and Ports...

  • Page 16: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main unit Video cable Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 17: Software Cds

    Software CDs ❑ WordPerfect® Office — Enables you to reinstall WordPerfect to your VAIO® computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased. Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

  • Page 18: Locating Controls And Ports

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Left and right buttons Power indicator Battery 1 and 2 indicators Hard disk drive indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator...
  • Page 19 Microphone jack Headphone jack * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. 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.

  • Page 20: Power Button

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Right Power button Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive) Multipurpose bay Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port.

  • Page 21: Modem Jack

    Back Modem jack USB port Serial port Printer port Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port.
  • Page 22 VAIO Computer Quick Start Bottom Multipurpose bay release lever Port replicator cover Tilt stands...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your computer’s user guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.

  • Page 24: Turning On Your Computer

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it, however, you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter. See the Powering Your Computer chapter in your online VAIO®...
  • Page 25 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks. ✍ If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.
  • Page 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the computer R e l e a s e l e v e r Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.

  • Page 27: Using The Touchpad

    ❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5, and then press the Up or Right Arrow keys. ❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5, and then the Down or Left Arrow keys. Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad.

  • Page 28: Registering Your Computer

    (The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.) Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
  • Page 29 To gain access to the user guide Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Turning on the computer V A I O U s e r G u i d e l i n k Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column.

  • Page 30: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO Computer Quick Start The VAIO® User Guide Window User guide table of contents — List of computer help topics Electronic Flyer — Updates and supplemental information VAIO Computer Specifications — List of specifications and software. Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection.

  • Page 31: Turning Off Your Computer

    New Connection Wizard window Click Next. If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Turning Off Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to turn off your computer. Click Start on the Windows®...
  • Page 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start ✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See “Controlling Power Management” in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. If you are unable to turn off your computer: Close or end all operations.

  • Page 33: Expanding Your Computing Power

    Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software programs. ❑ Upgrading Memory ❑ Locating Preinstalled Programs...

  • Page 34: Upgrading Memory

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See “Locating your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28. The specifications supplied with your computer list the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades.

  • Page 35: Using The Recovery Cds

    Using the Recovery CDs ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs...

  • Page 36: Application And System Recovery Cds

    Recovery CDs. You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical drive, use an external optical drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
  • Page 37 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all open programs. Logon to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer’s optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears.
  • Page 38 CD(s), depending on the application or driver you want to restore. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4- SONY-PC. Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk and restores all original software programs.
  • Page 39 Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
  • Page 40 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup Utility appears. Press the right arrow key Press the down arrow key The Setup Confirmation window appears.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). ❑...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start. ❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and securely plugged into an AC outlet or a battery is securely installed. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.
  • Page 43 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer. Press F2 when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS Setup menu window appears. Press the Right Arrow Press the Down Arrow message Load default values for all SETUP items appears.
  • Page 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 11 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. If your computer continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD(s) to restore the software titles shipped with your computer.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work. ❑ If you are using a Sony USB mouse, make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. ❑ If you are using an external mouse, make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the mouse connector.

  • Page 46: My Touchpad Does Not Work Properly

    VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 36 for more information. My touchpad does not work properly. ❑...
  • Page 47 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window opens. Press Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow to select Shut Down. Press Enter. Press R to restart the computer. ❑ If you still cannot restart your computer, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.

  • Page 48: Support Options

    VAIO® Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states.

  • Page 49: Software Support Information

    Software Support Information Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Photoshop® Elements Trial Version (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ e-mail techdocs@adobe.com phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM (PST) Apple QuickTime® (Apple Computer, Inc.) Web site http://www.apple.com phone 800-275-2273 hours M-F, 6 AM-6 PM (PST)
  • Page 50 Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Windows® Operating System (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone...

  • Page 51: Caring For Your Computer

    Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. ❑ Storing Your Computer ❑ Using Cables and Connections ❑ Cleaning Your Computer ❑ Handling the LCD Screen...

  • Page 52: Storing Your Computer

    In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. ❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception.

  • Page 53: Cleaning Your Computer

    company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem. Cleaning Your Computer ❑...
  • Page 54 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index AC adapter connecting Application Recovery CD battery charging power status brightness adjusting brightness control Computer online support computer controls and connectors online support specifications specifications (online) troubleshooting turning off turning on unpacking updates connecting dial-up controls brightness dial-up connection Electronic Flyer Energy Star faxes...
  • Page 56 Recovery CDs regulatory information restoring data shutting down computer software locating Sony Service Center specifications specifications (online) starting computer startup problems support Sony System Recovery CD technical support touchpad troubleshooting using...
  • Page 60 Printed in USA © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-668-029-01...

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