Sony PCG-FR130 Guia do Utilizador

Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a longtime. The li

Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor (VGA)

Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you canpurchase and conne

Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the spea

Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphonejack on

Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. Adjusting the volumefor playing CDs

Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.

Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to

Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer. Make sure yourmicrophone is des

Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer. Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompa

Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the microphone cable from theMicrop

Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in thesun. While the

Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack1 on your computer. To recor

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my microphone work? If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is

Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 112

Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the Program overview section, depending on theconfigura

Program overview Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Ad

Corel Corporation WordPerfect 10 is a powerful word-processing application that helps you produce newsletters, articles, reports, proposals,books and

VirusScanOnline, Personal Firewall Plus, Privacy Service and SpamKiller. McAfee.com VirsusScanOnline (VSO) is available to Sony VAIO® PC users as a pr

organizing and managing your cash flow and balancing your checkbook. Create and track a budget, pay your bills, organizeyour finances, and view a comp

Sony Electronics Inc. PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on acomput

multimedia or Internet projects. Whether you want to use a number of professional effects, convert video into streamingmedia, or synchronize audio to

Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged? To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. Whe

Corel Corp. WordPerfect® Office 2002 software includes all the applications you need to create professional-looking documents,newsletters, reports, pr

Frequently asked questions What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes? Try restarting your computer. 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskba

DVgate Program Notes The DVgate program enables you to connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer's i.LINK® port and capturevideo

Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck's power stat

Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be set correctly. To check the r

Saving to your hard disk In order to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer wasformat

Program Support Information Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the this section, depending on the configuration youp

EarthLinkSM Total Access® 2003 (DSL or Dial-Up) Web site http://support.earthlink.net/ EverQuest® Web site(s) http://www.everquest.com e-mail eqtech@s

hours M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (PST) PowerDVD Web site http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/cs/support/index_tech.jsp phone (886) 2-8667-1298 hours M-F, 9:00 AM

TurboTax® for the Web Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone 900-555-4932; 800-644-31931 hours M-F, 5 AM-5 PM PST 1 Support from 900-555-4932 is

Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power maysignificantly ext

Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures.For the type o

Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find thenearest center or ag

Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1024 512 512 Page 132

Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove or install a memory m

2.Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3.When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4.Replace the fastening screw(s) on the

Confirming added memory capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system&a

Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery an

Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical driv

Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Reco

Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to repair programs

Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinctpower

6.Right-click the unknown device1 or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver fromthe shortcut menu. The Hardware Upd

Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original,prei

1.Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2.Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, pre

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For moretroubleshooting topics ref

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sour

If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1.If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. 2.Turn off

2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Ta

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power so

2.Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft® Windows® operating system starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow these steps

1.Press the Windows key . 2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 4.Press Enter. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press Ctrl

Using power schemes You can use the preset power schemes or you can customize the power profiles to conserve power. By using the powerschemes and powe

Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in thesequence list

power icon on the taskbar for more information. 3.Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Power buttons box.

Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery

Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 18

Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The NewConnection Wiza

Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these suppliedaccessor

Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone

5.Follow the on-screen instructions. Page 21

Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of

4.If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 5.Follow the on-screen instructions. Page 23

Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet. You can change your home

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and

Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The New Connection Wizard and NetworkSetup Wizard

Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodate

You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. SeeMicrosoft® Windows® Help by clicking

Using wireless network connections A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless (radio) conne

Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the suppliedAC adapter as the

7.From the Available wireless networks list, select the name of the network (access point) in which you want toconnect. If you do not see the network

3.Type the name of the network (access point) you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (Thename should be no more than 32 ASCII characte

5.Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar. The Wireless Network Connection dialog boxappears. Wireless Network Connection 6.Click

8.Type the name of the network (access point) you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (Thename should be no more than 32 ASCII characte

Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection bydo

Frequently asked questions Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point? Connection availability is affected by distance and obs

Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supp

Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. Youcan a

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Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers a

Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2.Plu

Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection

CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 41

Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs. Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they

4.Lift the disc from the drive. 5.Push the drive tray gently to close it. Page 43

Copying and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD-RW/DVD drive, which plays DVD and most DVD-R discs, and reads and writes datato CD-R an

Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD, you may need to enable your computer's audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.Click Start on the W

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Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD drive or DVD-RW drive.B

8.Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard. CD Writing Wizard Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. 1 T he r

Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer's optical drive and view the video on a TV. The type of optical drive installed in orconnected to

Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1.Lift the lid of the computer by sliding the front switch to the right and lifting the lid. You may n

Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your computer to a TV. To locate the A/V

Playing DVDs on a TV To play a DVD 1.Close all open programs. 2.Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3.Change the power schemes to Max Batt

Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio-video (AV) cable from the A/V OUT jack on the computer. Page 52

Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your computer. To

Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the sur

between the speakers and the computer. 4.Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps: 1

resolution. See Selecting a display for more information. How do I switch the computer screen (LCD) from LCD to TV? Press the Fn+F8 keys to view t

Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 57

Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers. However, to ensure the best performance, printers must becompatibl

Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to your computer.The New

Using the Battery Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurposebay that supports a

4.Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and F

Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in apower sa

Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports o

Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 63

Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects onthe

Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer o

Customizing the touch pad Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enablingor disa

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work? Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows key .

Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design

Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting Mice and Keyboards Page 69

Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1.Lift the lid of the computer. 2.Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out

Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specificcomputer-

Key locations and descriptions Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad are

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Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the select

Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is i

Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-i

Connecting Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect must beco

Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse

Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard whent

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port. See

Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid damagingthe battery

Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 80

Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with a floppy disk drive. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy di

Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk, use one that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. The floppy disk

Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlig

Frequently asked questions Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. See In

Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive,floppy disk drive,

Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1.Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up. 2.Push the PC Card gently into the slot. The system au

Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are insertedinto the PC Car

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information.

Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 89

Locating battery information You can display information for each of the batteries installed in your computer. To view battery information 1.Click Sta

Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK®

Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i.LINK digital video (DV) recorder when the computer is on or off. Connecting the DV re

Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the i.LIN

Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera rec

Frequently asked questions Why can't I use the DV recorder? You may not be able to use the DV recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Connecting a

Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD andex

Connecting a multimedia device You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a

Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on. When you connect an external display (projector,computer monito

Option Description Standard Enables you to view the image on your LCD display. Clone Enables you to view the image on both the LCD display and the