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Sony VAIO PCG-FX290 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Service Manual, Memory Adding Instruction, Specifications
Sony VAIO PCG-FX290 User Manual (138 pages)
VAIO Laptop Computers: VAIO Notebook Computer
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.01 MB
Table of Contents
Notice to Users
2
Safety Information
3
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
6
Industry Canada Notice
7
Vaio Notebook User Guide
8
Table of Contents
9
Welcome
13
Features
13
Unpacking Your Notebook
14
Manuals
14
Software Cds
15
Recovery Cds
15
Other
15
Ergonomic Considerations
16
Notes on Setup
17
Handling Your Notebook
18
Cleaning Your Notebook
18
Handling the LCD Screen
18
Setting up Your VAIO® Notebook
21
Locating Controls and Connectors
21
Connecting a Power Source
27
Starting Your Computer
33
Shutting down Your Computer
34
Using Your VAIO® Notebook
35
Using the Keyboard
35
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
36
Indicators
37
Indicators (Continued)
38
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
39
Using the Touchpad
40
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
42
Using the Optical Drive
45
Playing a DVD
47
Notes on CD and DVD Media
49
Writing Data to CD-RW/CD-R Media
49
Using PC Cards
51
To Insert a PC Card
51
To Remove a PC Card
52
Using a Second Battery Pack
54
To Insert a Second Battery Pack
54
To Charge the Second Battery Pack
55
To Remove the Second Battery Pack
56
Using the Weight Saver
57
To Attach the Weight Saver
57
To Remove the Weight Saver
58
Using Smart Connect
59
Windows Me
59
Windows 2000
59
Power Saving Modes
60
Normal Mode
60
Standby Mode
60
To Activate Standby Mode
60
To Return to Normal Mode
61
Hibernate Mode
61
To Activate Hibernate Mode
61
Connecting a Phone Line
62
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)
63
Setting up Your Ethernet Connection
63
Connecting Peripheral Devices
65
Connecting the Port Replicator
66
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
70
Connecting a Printer
71
Connecting an External Display
71
Connecting a TV Display
75
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
76
Connecting an I.link® Device
77
Connecting External Speakers
80
Connecting an External Microphone
81
Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook
83
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
83
Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
84
Controlling Power Management
85
Viewing the Power Management Status Icons
85
Power Management Profiles
86
Power Management Commands
88
Conserving Battery Power
88
Displaying Battery Information
89
Battery Icon Descriptions
89
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
90
Selecting the Display Mode
91
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
92
Adding Memory
95
About the Software on Your Notebook
99
Overview
99
Smart Capture
102
Movieshaker
103
Importing Images and Sound Clips
103
Create a Movie Using Shaker
105
Editing Clips and Scenes
106
Saving a Movie
106
Picturegear
107
Managing Your Pictures
107
Creating a Photo Album
107
Using Panorama Maker
108
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG
108
Software Support Information
109
Sony Service Center
111
Application, System, and Driver Recovery Cds
111
Using Your Recovery Cds
112
Using the Application Recovery CD(S)
112
Using the System Recovery CD(S)
113
Using the Driver Recovery CD(S)
114
Troubleshooting
117
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
117
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
121
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
122
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices
123
Troubleshooting Software
124
Troubleshooting the Modem
125
Troubleshooting Audio
125
Troubleshooting the Printer
126
Specifications
129
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Sony VAIO PCG-FX290 Service Manual (21 pages)
Notebook Computer
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.57 MB
Table of Contents
Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Removal
4
Flowchart
4
Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram
4
Hinge Cover
5
Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board, Palm Rest Plate, Bracket Pad
5
Display Assy, Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
6
HDD Assy, DC Fan
6
Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board
7
PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, Lithium Battery, I/O Bracket
7
Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board
8
So-DIMM
8
Modem Card
9
LCD Section - Made by SA
10
Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit
10
Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Housing Assy
11
Replacing the CPU
12
Removing the CPU
12
Installing the CPU
12
DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board
13
Chapter 2. Self Diagnostics
14
Chapter 3. Block Diagram
15
Chapter 4. Frame Harness Diagram
16
Chapter 5. Exploded Views and Parts List
17
Main Section
18
LCD Section - Made by SA
20
Sony VAIO PCG-FX290 Specifications (1 page)
VAIO All-in-One Notebook
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.2 MB
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Sony VAIO PCG-FX290 Memory Adding Instruction (1 page)
Sony VAIO PCG-FX290: User Manual
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.01 MB
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