Sony PCG-FX310K Bedienungsanleitung

1ContentsWelcome...9Using Your VAIO Notebook...11Using the Keyboard...

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.1004 To select certain tracks from your CD, uncheck any unwanted tracks. Youcan also click t

OpenMG Jukebox101Check-out1 Connect the external device/media to your notebook.2 Click the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out screen. Yourno

Change text in this variable definition to document title.102Check-inYou can only check-in songs recorded on external devices/media to the harddrive o

OpenMG Jukebox103❑ Import audio files in various formats — You can import downloaded orstored audio files in various formats, such as MP3, WAV, or WMT

Change text in this variable definition to document title.104PictureGearPictureGear software is a digital image management application that enables yo

PictureGear105To use Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360-degree panoramicpicture. The source images should be the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.106Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK®*connec

Smart Capture107To use Still mode1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and thenclick on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture

Change text in this variable definition to document title.108The Still Image Options window has four tabs:❑ Capturing Mode — You can choose between No

Smart Capture109To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want tocapture.2 When you see the des

11Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ Using the Floppy

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1103 Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each imageis captur

Smart Capture111To use Net Movie mode1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point toSmart Capture, and then click on Smart

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recordingvideo clips.❑ Cap

Smart Capture1134 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using theplay, pause and stop buttons. Click on the arrows or drag the scr

Change text in this variable definition to document title.114❑ Save — Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in avariety of formats,

Smart Capture115To upload with Still Viewer1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login windowappears.2 For first time users,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1164 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures ormovies. Follow the o

VisualFlow117VisualFlowVisualFlow software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designedspecifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any

Change text in this variable definition to document title.118Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following applic

Using Your Recovery CDs119Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System Recov

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has ad

Change text in this variable definition to document title.120To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall i

Using Your Recovery CDs121The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originallyinstalled on your hard disk drive. It can be use

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1226 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press theEnter key. The m

123TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.124Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plug

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1257 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not fo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.126My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.It is best to shut down your notebook

Troubleshooting Your Notebook127The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting

Change text in this variable definition to document title.128Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen129I cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa.1 Ensure that the TV was connected, configured, and powered on

Using the Keyboard13Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypadareaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use thenumeric key

Change text in this variable definition to document title.130Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an extern

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad131❑ If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, pressCtrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously an

Change text in this variable definition to document title.132Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices133My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Eject

Change text in this variable definition to document title.134Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the softw

Troubleshooting the Modem135Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting

Change text in this variable definition to document title.136Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off,

Troubleshooting the Printer137Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If

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139Getting HelpSony provides you with several support options to answer questions aboutyour VAIO® Notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to thes

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyWindows key The key with the Windows logo d

Change text in this variable definition to document title.140Support Options1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick StartThe online VAIO®

Support Options1417 Sony Customer SupportSoftware support is available free of charge for 90 days after the originaldate of purchase. You can call and

Change text in this variable definition to document title.142VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without

VAIO Support Agent143To use the Quick Fix Wizard, follow the below steps:1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizardbutton.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144To use Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair commo

VAIO Support Agent145❑ VAIO Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...) providesa list of SupportActions available from the Internet.3 Cl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1464 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list.5 Click Run or double-click the desi

VAIO Support Agent147Each time the VAIO Support Agent prepares to check for updates, the AgentStatus Update dialog box appears and asks you to respond

Change text in this variable definition to document title.148Update notificationOnce you have granted permission for the system to check for updates o

VAIO Support Agent149To use Support CentralThe Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software.Support Central searches

Using the Keyboard15IndicatorsIndicator lightsShift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.+ R Displays the Run window. This is th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1503 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will beasked to reg

VAIO Support Agent151Support Central: Registration page

Change text in this variable definition to document title.152When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enablingyou to cont

VAIO Support Agent153If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any openissues, the Support Wizard appears. You can begi

Change text in this variable definition to document title.154Software Support InformationAdobeAcrobat®Reader(AdobeSystems,Inc.)America Online® (Americ

Software Support Information155Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corp.)Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation)Prodigy Internet® (Prodig

Change text in this variable definition to document title.156Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Foundry, Inc.)Quicken® 2001 (Intuit Inc.)Windows 2000 Professional

Sony Service Center157Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC(1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on

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159IndexAAbout This Computer tab 65AC power setting 68Access Point, Wireless LAN 61addinghardware 43memory 77peripherals 43printers 49, 50adjustingbri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Combinations and functions with the Fn keyLight On OffNumLockThe number keys in the numeri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.160microphone 60monitor 51multimedia computer display 51network 28, 44parallel port printer

Index161getting 139VAIO Support Agent 142Hibernation mode 17, 37Ii.LINK 57connecting an i.LINK device 57Smart Capture 106Smart Connect 36IEEE-1394 57I

Change text in this variable definition to document title.162Oopening optical drive tray 23OpenMG Jukebox 97operator keys 13optical driveCD-RW/DVD com

Index163SScroll Lockindicator light 16second battery pack 31selectingdisplay 52LCD 52monitor 52serial port 44setting up your PCsupport 140setup screen

Change text in this variable definition to document title.164VVAIO Support Agent 142video camera 57viewing the amount of memory 83VisualFlow applicati

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Using the Keyboard17Fn+ /(F7)Switch to theexternalmonitor/LCDToggles through the LCD, external display (connected to theMonitor jack) and both LCD and

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You ca

Using the Touchpad19See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking bothbuttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed,

2Using PC Cards ...28To insert a PC card...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour notebook comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurp

Using the Floppy Disk Drive21To remove the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the notebook.2 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the notebook.3 Slide t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.22To reinsert the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the notebook.2 If another device is in the mul

Using the Optical Drive23Using the Optical DriveYour notebook comes with an optical drive, either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Driveor DVD-ROM drive, depending o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.245 Close the tray by pushing it gently.To remove a discWhen the notebook is in power saving

Using the Optical Drive25To play a DVDYou can play DVDs using the optical drive and the WinDVD® software. See thehelp file that comes with the WinDVD

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26Notes on CD and DVD media❑ Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the

Using the Optical Drive27To write data to CD-RW/CD-R media (For models with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive)You can use Easy CD Creator™ software to write dat

Change text in this variable definition to document title.28Using PC CardsYour notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connectport

Using PC Cards293 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot.4 Verify that the front label of the PC Card is facing up.5 Push the PC Card slot gently in

3Connecting a Parallel Port Printer...49To connect a printer ...49Co

Change text in this variable definition to document title.301 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialogbox appears.2 Select t

Using a Second Battery Pack31Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,you can extend the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32To charge the second battery pack❑ Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is conne

Using a Second Battery Pack33To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shuttingdown the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To a

Using the Weight Saver353 After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver’s hinged arm andfold it into the weight saver.Multipurpose bay re

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36Using Smart ConnectConnecting with i.LINKThe preinstalled Smart Connect software enables y

Using Power Saving Modes37Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can takeadvantage of power mana

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn+F12. The “Save to Disk Manager” s

Connecting a Phone Line39Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable (supplied with selected models) to takeadvantage of online services

4Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ...63Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...64To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen ...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX-type Local Are

Connecting to a LAN411 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings. You now have access toAdapter

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43Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety ofperipherals, as dicussed in the following sections

Change text in this variable definition to document title.44Connecting a Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator

Connecting a Port Replicator451 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 On the bottom of the notebook, slide the port replicato

Change text in this variable definition to document title.466 Turn on the notebook.To remove your notebook from the port replicator1 Turn off your not

Connecting a Port Replicator473 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator.4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your note

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to t

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer49Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterYou can connect a Windows 2000 compatible printer to your notebook to printdocum

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.50Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) PrinterYou can connect a Windows 2000 compatible U

Connecting an External Display51Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect external display devices such as a computer display (monitor),multimedia

Change text in this variable definition to document title.524 Plug the speaker cable into this jack.5 Locate the Microphone jack identified by the sym

Connecting an External Display53To Press ResultSwitch to anexternal displayFn+F7 Toggles between the LCD, the external displayconnected to the Monitor

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Connecting a TV DisplayYou can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting optional AV devices

Connecting a TV Display551 Connect the TV to the notebook.2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes.3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect USB devices such as an exter

Connecting an i.LINK Device57Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceYour VAIO®Notebook includes an i.LINK®S400 (IEEE1394) port, whichyou can use to connect a com

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58Notes on i.LINK devices❑ The above figure displays a connection to a Sony digital video ca

Connecting External Speakers59Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting externalspeakers. See the m

6Using Your Recovery CDs...119To use the Application Recovery CD(s)...119To use the Driver R

Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an ex

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities61Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesA Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Wireless LAN Access Point, and WirelessL

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Wireless LAN PC CardThe Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Poi

63Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.64Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen65Sony Notebook Setup TabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power manage

Controlling Power Management67To customize Power Management settings1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.2 Select Edit/Cre

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68AC PowerThe power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to thePower Management

Controlling Power Management69Power management commandsThe PowerPanel™ utility also provides power management commands that youcan use to activate spe

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.70Conserving battery powerWhen using the notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the ha

Displaying Battery Information71Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook. Thefollowing sec

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72To display detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to d

Displaying Battery Information73To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar and mod

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables yo

Selecting the Display Mode754 Click the Intel® Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Propertiesbutton. If you want to use the TV as a displ

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77Adding Memory to Your VAIO NotebookIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume you are familiar with the

Precautions and Procedures79Typical expansion memory configuration128 MB Memory Models256 MB Memory ModelsTotal System Memory (MB)Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Removing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, s

Removing a Memory Module816 Tightenthescrewonthememorybaycover.Removing memory module2 Pull the memory module inthe direction of the arrow.1 Pull the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Installing a Memory Module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a Memory Module”.2 Remove the

Viewing the Amount of Memory83Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click the Start button on the Windows status bar, point to VAIO opt

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85About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Software OverviewAdobe Acrobat™ ReaderAdobe Systems, Inc.Acrobat Reader software enables y

Software Overview87DVgate™Sony Electronics Inc.Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®*connectorand capture your own video c

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88MovieShaker™Sony Electronics Inc.Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal mov

Software Overview89Prodigy Internet®Prodigy Communications Corp.An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter.Prodigy

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90RealProducer®Real Networks Inc.RealProducer converts your audio and video files, or live f

Software Overview91VisualFlow™Sony Electronics Inc.VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designedspecifically for Memory S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92DVgateIn order to improve the performance of your notebook’s DVgate™ motionsoftware, the h

DVgate93To install the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® 6.01 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select Run.2 Click Browse and, from your C: dri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94MovieShakerThis application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without anypri

MovieShaker953 Click . A 30-second scene is automatically generated andsaved to the Product tray.4 To preview, switch the scene from the Product Tray

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96To add effects to a scene or a clip1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Work

OpenMG Jukebox97OpenMG JukeboxOpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’scopyright protection technology. OpenMG Jukebox

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98To start OpenMG Jukebox 2.01 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, select Programs

OpenMG Jukebox99To record a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists withinOpenMG Jukebox.1 Insert an audio CD into the opti