Sony VGN-S150P Quick Start Manual
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1. Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button EE O Z Contents Notice to UserSs xuuuuuuu nana 5 SOMING UD 13 Unpacking Your Computer eze 13 Locating Controls and Ports 15 About the Indicator Lights EE 21 Getting Started 23 Turning On Your Computer 23 Usin the Touch Pad mesrine 28 Registering Your Computer eze 29 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 30 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 32 Turning Off Your Computer EE 34 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 37 Troubleshooting E 39 SUpport Options e 5555151 yay kak a 43 VAIO Computer Quick Start Notice to Users 2004 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIAB2. located on the left side of the computer Make sure not to tear the cover off Connecting a Telephone Cable SESS SS SN SRN LEAS RRS SES SD ESS S SS Protective cover 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Setting Up A Dial Up Connection Connecting a Telephone Cable SASS RSS SS SS lt SS EN LISTER SI To wall jack gt Ss SE Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up a dial up connection 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard his wizard helps you rivate network such as Nets Click Next If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet Click Next an BB N Follow the on screen instructions Turning Off Your Computer Using t
3. development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark The Wireless LAN functionality which is incorporated into selected models only has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA Wi Fi Alliance CERTIFIED Sony Click to DVD DVgate DVgate Plus Handycam i LINK Mavica MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO PictureGear Studio SonicStage VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows ER VAIO Computer Quick Start Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Acrobat Reader Photoshop Photoshop Elements and Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated 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 appl
4. DVD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Pour changer la pile de rechange If you have questions about this product you can reach the 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 es 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Sony Model No PCG 6CIL PCG 6C2L PCG 6C3L Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 USA Telephone 858 942 2230 For FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment genera
5. Options Browse VAIO Software Tutorials for the most common support issues recovery link SECTE Add Remove Programs to customize your VAIO computer Musk video games and photos Windows basics Ask for assistance invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance a Networking and the Web Get support or find information in Windows XP newsgroups Working remotely Pick a task Sane Yor comer Keep your computer up to date with Windows Update Accessibilty Find compatible hardware and software for Windows x Printing and faxing undo changes to your computer with System Restore Performance and mantenance Hardware Fixing a problem Send your Feedback to Microsoft Use Tools to view your computer information and dagnose problems Did you know When you are connected to the Internet this area wil display inks to timely help and support information If to connect to the Internet now start the New Connection Wizard and see how to establ sh a Web connection through an Internet service provider 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column The user guide appears VAIO User Guide Help and Support Center Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide EEK w O O E we Pere er Mist s gt Seach Y OG BEBE 1 In the left navigation wind v click the topics you want to learn more bout o Help and Support BP nato Eeverter d Chance bew
6. Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager oo EE VAIO Computer Quick Start A Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Q Remove the AC adapter and battery Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation The on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and this VAIO Computer Qu
7. it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button on the bottom of the computer For location information see Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer Quick Start What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press the Down Arrow key J to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load defa
8. or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surges FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States For models with wireless LAN This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches 20 cm between the radiator and body excluding extremities hands wrists and feet The PCG 6C1L notebook computer contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co located and operating simultaneously with a 0 94 mW Bluetooth module FCC ID CWTUGPZS This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter except Grant condition Users are not permitted to modify this transmitter device Any unauthorized Notice to Users change made to this device could void your authority to operate this device IC RSS 210 Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To pre
9. resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off VAIO Computer Quick Start Indicator Function Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth Turns on when the wireless switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Wireless Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running LAN On selected models only Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered so you can take advantage of Sony s many support options You also learn how to locate your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide which contains step by step instructions for operating your computer 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 Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information about battery use To find the user guide see Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 30 Inserting a battery This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries To insert a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the b
10. LE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS 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 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Gr As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the
11. Personal Computer VGN S100 Series Quick Start SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start Shortcut Menu amp F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window amp Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar 4D Displays the desktop amp E Displays the My Computer window amp F Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu amp Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu AM Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size ALR Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn 4 Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Fn F2 Toggles the headphones and built in speakers off and on Fn F3 Decreases the speaker volume Fn F4 Increases the speaker volume Fn F5 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F6 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button
12. S pet AF Locate n corens Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on aif aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard funcbons to preinstall software programs about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Fiver which provides updates and supplemental informabon about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the 3 VAIO Computer Speofications which lists your computer s hardware specications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information about your computer 3 Link to Sony Online Support List of your computer s hardware Web site specifications and preinstalled software information VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up A Dial Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up connection The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider ISP or setting up an existing account and connecting to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Gently peel back the protective cover of the Modem jack and Ethernet port
13. art 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXxX If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of servic
14. attery to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Inserting the Battery Battery 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 4 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch into the LOCK position Locking the Battery UNLOCK LOCK latch 5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See To connect the AC adapter on page 25 Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator shows the battery status and blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information To locate the user guide see Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 30 gi O Z gt y Turning On Your Computer 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 To AC outlet AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Hold the bottom of the computer firmly with one hand and lift the LCD screen lid with the other hand Opening the Computer 2 Press the power button until t
15. d disk drive Follow the instructions that guide you through various recovery options choosing the default selections or customizing your computer s recovery Q Discover the advantages of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media Q Create your own Recovery Media Kit using your own CD or DVD media Creating a Recovery Media Kit You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using your own blank CDs and DVDs which enables you to recover your computer at a later date in the event the computer s operating system fails The Recovery Media Kit also enables you to reclaim the portion of your hard disk drive space reserved for the recovery partition For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears The number of CDs and or DVDs required to create a Recovery Media Kit varies depending on the computer model purchased CO VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Inthe VAIO Help and Support Center window click VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO Recovery Options online guide appears Visit the Sony Online Support Web site for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard and Recovery Media Kit Go to http www ita sel sony com support news hddrecovery html To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit 1 Visit the Sony Online Support
16. e may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary EE O Z gt The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment you can reach the 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 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state public or provincial utility service commission public service commission
17. ed States This product contains mercury Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vous pouvez contribuer pr server l environnement en rapportant les piles us es dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche Pour plus d informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs t l phonez le num ro gratuit 1 800 822 8837 Etats Units et Canada uniquement ou visitez http www rbre org Avertissment Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient Do not handle damaged or leaking A lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Rep
18. ed to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer Q Product Information Notification By giving Sony your contact information you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades VAIO Computer Quick Start Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The on screen VAIO Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears displaying information about your VAIO computer and Microsoft Windows operating system Locating the VAIO User Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center DOR n gt k Favortes 2 History D support y Options Seach IE WI O Help and Support ide link Pick a Help topic VAIO Support Options User guide lin j yan connect to the VAIO Support Center for the latest software updates and FAQS Hard disk drive a
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20. he power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button At it you press and hold the power button the computer turns off Turning On Your Computer 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary Q Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness Q Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Registering Your Computer Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item while pressing the left button Moving your finger Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is along the right edge available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll of the touch pad feature Moving your finger Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is along the bottom to available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll scroll horizontally feature Registering Your Computer You are prompt
21. he power switch to turn off your computer may result in loss of data Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data To turn off your computer 1 Close all operations 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 3 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window and select Turn Off gi kb kojUjjj Turning Off Your Computer At Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer is off when the power indicator turns off fa During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes See the on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information A f you are unable to turn off the computer press and hold the power button until the computer turns off This operation may result in data loss VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility System and Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with your VAIO computer Your VAIO computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard a fast and easy to use system recovery utility This system and application recovery utility enables you to recover preinstalled software programs recover the operating system and create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit About the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility Q Use a variety of recovery options to restore your preinstalled software programs and specific partitions on your har
22. ications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners End User Product Activation Requirements Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology Use of the software product s requires agreement to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfiguration of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO computer Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number Serial Number Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your computer to
23. ick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information You can also right click the VAIO Update icon B in the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site For customer support information go to http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Homepage http www vaio net 2004 Sony Electronics Inc P
24. lace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Notice to Users Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium A ionis qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 60 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 2 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement tha
25. mediate use Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased additional program CDs may be included with your computer About System Recovery operations Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive recovery see VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility on page 37 Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front i T 1 T T Wae WIRELESS jir xa 1 Computer screen LCD 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick media indicator 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator 5 Power indicator 11 Bluetooth indicator 6 Battery indicator 12 Wireless switch Wireless LAN and Bluetooth capabilities are available on selected models only VAIO Computer Quick Start Front 1 S1 and S2 programmable buttons 2 Num lock indicator 3 Caps lock indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 5 Speakers Touch pad Optical drive Optical drive eject button and manual eject hole Memory Stick media slot Air vent KA Locating Controls and Ports Left SSSN DASS NA 1 Network Ethernet port 5 Monitor VGA port 2 Modem jack 6 PC Card slot 3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card eject button 4 Headphone jack At Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer t
26. ment de cet appareil _ __ jk_kj___ j___ j jv_ _ __j__jj_jjj_j_j_k_j_j_kj_jj_jj_j_j__ E VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada RECYCLING INFORMATION For customers in the Unit
27. o 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 beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD ROM and DVD RW drives Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Q AVERTISSEMENT Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branche de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une
28. o find the Ethernet port and modem jack A Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port 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 To connect the unit to a network refer to your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 30 for more information O VAIO Computer Quick Start Right 277 272 2 r 252 2227255 LITE 22Z Zp L 1 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 3 Air Vent 2 USB 2 0 ports 4 DC IN port Supports high full low speeds 4 Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i LINK S400 and USB 2 0 ports Locating Controls and Ports Back 1 Battery connector Bottom 1 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector Memory module cover 4 Air vent VAIO Computer Quick Start Your computer may also come with the optional port replicator depending on the model that you purchased The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel Optional with selected models only 1 USB port
29. page for the VAIO Recovery Wizard at http www ita sel sony com support news hddrecovery html 2 Follow the on screen instructions to order a Recovery Media Kit Aq If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site contact a customer service representative at 1 800 488 7669 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help For more information about recovery options and instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help Access the Help by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Microsoft Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Click VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears 3 Click Help l The VAIO Recovery Wizard Help appears in a separate window Even if you do not perform a recovery operation your system prompts you to restart your computer when you close the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility gi OZ Z gt Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won t start Q D Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure
30. rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Q Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible i LINK PC Card and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources To prevent possible damage to your computer during transportation first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations and secure the battery pack in the battery bay Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts direct sunlight excessive dust moisture or rain mechanical vibration or shock strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ambient temperature higher than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 5 C and high humidity This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries T
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32. s 4 Monitor VGA port 2 Printer port 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 3 DVI D port 6 DC IN port Supports high full low speeds About the Indicator Lights About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power Optical Drive Memory Stick Hard Disk O Num Lock Caps Lock Function Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Turns on when data is read from or written to the optical drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing
33. t the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five AVIS D INDUSTRIE CANADA REMARQUE Cet quipement est conforme aux Sp cifications Techniques des Equipements Terminaux d Industrie Canada en vigueur Le Nombre Equivalent de Sonneries REN de cet quipement terminal est 0 2 Le REN attribu chaque quipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de terminaux que l on peut connecter une interface t l phonique Il est possible de raccorder une interface plusieurs combinaisons d appareils mais la somme des Nombres quivalents de Sonneries de tous ces appareils ne doit pas d passer cinq VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in video audio computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your Computer ESS e gt RESTAR SN To r SS EARS J QQ ESOS ES NADIN SS SS N Power cord VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer Documents VAIO Computer User Guide A searchable on screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 30 for more information Q VAIO Computer Quick Start this document Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for im
34. tes uses and can radiate radio requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected interference by one or more of the following measures QQ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the computer not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC P
35. ult values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts A If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Q Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable Q Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly Q Troubleshooting If the Windows operating system 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 Turn off the computer 2 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears a Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit
36. vent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l interieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence L expression IC avant le num ro d homologation enregistrement signifie seulement que les sp cifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont t respect es Sony n est pas responsable des interf rences que vous risquez de rencontrer ou qui risquent d tre provoqu es lors du fonctionne
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