Sony PCG-TR3A Quick Start Manual
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1. Num lock indicator 2 Caps lock indicator 3 Scroll lock indicator 4 Computer screen LCD 5 Speakers A 10 5 6 7 VOL 9 MOTION EYE camera MOTION EYE camera indicator CAPTURE button Volume buttons Magnify button VAIO Computer Quick Start Front Lower Panel OFFo WIRELESS o 0N kej Ez i ___WIRELESS LAN Wireless LAN switch Touch pad and left and right buttons N m Power indicator Battery indicator Hard disk drive indicator Memory Stick media indicator an A U o 10 11 Wireless LAN indicator Power button Keyboard Optical drive manual eject hole Optical drive and eject button 5 Locating Controls and Ports Back 1 1 eee DC IN port 2 Battery port Opening Rubber Tabs Rubber tab Zo Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the hidden ports and jacks Make sure not to tear the rubber tab off VAIO Computer Quick Start Left LES ST A gt AZ 5 ST CEE SEER 00 00 ye SS ALESIS PESTE KR XS RP gt SS NE SS b aam 1 VGA monitor port 4 i i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 2 Air vent 5 Peripheral device DC OUT port 3 Y USB port 6 Memory Stick media slot Locating Controls and Ports Right l Q Headphones jack 5 PC Card slot 2 Microphone jack 6 as Network Ethernet port 3 Y USB port 72. 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 une temp rature de plus de 60 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants kar e r 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 that 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 a 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
3. 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 A 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 lu 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 b
4. 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 Help and Support Center O Help and Support medio Emme PTE VAIO Support Options User Guide Lin 7 D Korect to the VAIO Support Center fer the latesi software updos wid Fis LD frome VAIO Software Tutorials for the most cameo suppose nsan Add Remeove Programs to customise your VAIO commenter Ask for assistance kute frend to connect to you computer wath Remote Assistance D Ger support oF fed eformetion n Windows XP newsgroups Pick a task Q ree rour comerzer ep to date seth Windows Update Q ri compatible hardware and soft mare for Windoers 1P Q vede changes to vos con ues eh System Restore Q Use Tools to vew us ceme ker r cr and Sox ane c eens Did you know ten You are oereded k the krkernet appart tarator vou wer te connec itd anc soe hors hc est ab a Web cercer 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column A second Help and Support Center window appears which offers information about your computer See a ee SS pwmM y VAI
5. in the format US AAAEQH TXX XX 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 aah a VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENS should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company 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 service may be required But 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 be
6. is off when the power indicator turns off During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes See Conserving Battery Power in the VAIO Computer User Guide for more information a If you are unable to turn off the computer press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Data that is not saved when the computer is turned off may be lost 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 the Operating system and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit About the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility Use the several recovery options to restore your preinstalled software programs and specific partitions on your hard disk drive Follow the instructions that guide you through several 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 purchased CD or DVD media Creating a Recovery Media Kit You can create your Recovery Media Kit using CD or DVD media that can be used if your system does not s
7. somme des Nombres quivalents de Sonneries de tous ces appareils ne doit pas d passer cinq Notice to Users VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer Documents Q 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 29 for more information VAIO Computer Quick Start this document Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use Q VAIO Computer Specifications An electronic file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer Go to http www sony com pesupport for more information Software CDs Q Depending on the model you purchased a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer About System Recovery operations Computers with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system feature a hard disk drive recovery process that eliminates the need for Recovery CDs Dae araia cement Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front Upper Panel
8. Ll Modem jack 4 PC Card eject button port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cabies 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 online VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 29 for more information A Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the Network Ethernet 4 VAIO Computer Quick Start Bottom 1 2 3 2e 4 t UNLOCK LOCK latch 3 Reset button RELEASE latch 4 Ventilation slots Getting Started Getting Started The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off See the Powering Your Computer chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information Turning On Your Computer To turn on your computer 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the back of the computer and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch
9. O User Guide Window Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide E VAH User Guide n oe If Hd ioo Home Pre Eker Lovee ig en Search Cay or You Comun Ronan Yor Lomeute kienet and f tw k Corretor CDs CD5 trie Connector Congar Fen zey Mer ard ey xx n n Frcerr asl s an PC Cards Comectons Welcart Curoraalat ons n pour ourdia5e at Chis Sony V jO creer and wel eme t the oine VAIO Comezar User Gude This user guide provides dots lac information ci all asperts af using Your Pew VATO comouter kom Layo ar nans to rot en software programs In tha aft ARUGA window chek the beets Yeu want to pam mara about and that r armaticn will ba Gzolayed in this man window Za Mew the Electron Ayer which provides updatus ard Supplemental LEIAN aver pour coMmautear Gotothe web sto to view she wo Comper Syeaneabone which lest your computer s hardware soae licatons and premstatied software information Fer e de inforna cick Stort and Welcome t ta VAIO mm ha User guide table of contents List of computer help topics Link to Electronic Flyer Link to the Sony Online Support Web site List of updates and supplemental information List of your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Internet access required VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up A Dial Up Connection The Connection Wizard guides you thro
10. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG TR3 Series 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 D Displays the desktop amp E Displays the My Computer window a P 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 Ctri 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 A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift amp M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size AER 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 F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Together with the or gt keys it increases volume Together with the or keys it decreases volume Fn F5 Together with the or gt keys it increases brightness Together with the or keys it decreases 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 t
11. acks the 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 jogos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark rrr VAIO Computer Quick Start FD CERTIFIED The Wireless LAN functionality which is incorporated into selected models only has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Selected models may come with a PC Card Sony Click to DVD DV gate 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 Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by metho
12. amage 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 Q For safety and or optimum performance Sony recommends using genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs A Notice to Users To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For optical drive 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 a AVERTISSEMENT Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil labri 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
13. d claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices 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 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 lau
14. d 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 amp in the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site http www sony com vaio ee free vegetable oil based ink Printed on 100 recycled paper using econ VOC Volatile Organic Compound f rinted in Japan 2004 Sony Electronics Inc 4 68 1 653 01
15. 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 or other entity or other 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 A Notice to Users Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 cal
16. ess the Help by following these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Click Start in the Microsoft Windows taskbar and click All Programs 3 Click VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears 4 Click Help The VAIO Recovery Wizard Help appears in a separate window If you do not perform a recovery operation your system prompts you to restart your computer when closing the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility g lj jjj Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won t start Q If your computer comes with a floppy disk drive make sure the drive is empty Q Ifyou are using an external display make sure the display 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 Ifthe computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source or if you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged You will know the power is on by the blinking power indicator If the computer is properly connected to a power source and still does not work follow these steps 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery 2 Wait one minute 5 If your computer has a reset button you can use a thin straight object such as a paper clip
17. he system to normal operating mode press the power button 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 gk jjj Contents Notice to Users Sins 5 DOL NOK Danana ee Kene mur ee 15 Unpacking Your Computer ezezE 15 Locating Controls and Ports 17 Getting Started SN a e a 23 Turning On Your Computer 23 Using the Touch Pad ss eee 26 Registering Your Computer LeEE 27 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 28 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 0 cccceeeeeee 30 Turning Off Your Computer a nn 31 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 33 Troubleshooting u n 35 y Support Op MONS sem en ne nee 38 AlO 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 LIABLE
18. 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 Notice to Users interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q 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 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 Part 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
19. ing a CD or DVD VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer 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 To see a list of the preinstalled programs click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 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 Online 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 Online 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 poste
20. into the LOCK position to secure the battery Inserting the Battery Tabs Grooves VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port 5 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer 6 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly 2 When opening or lifting the computer avoid exerting any kind of pressure to the LCD screen or the edges of the LCD screen Open the computer by holding the base with one hand and gently lifting the cover with the other Do not hold the computer by the LCD screen Turning On Your Computer 7 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer He KCD Power indicator 2 If you continue to hold the power button the computer turns off 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 Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad i Right button Left button Z i i 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 Tappi
21. l toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries CP VAIO Computer Quick Start RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vous pouvez contribuer 4 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 lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace 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 Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionis qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une
22. lieve it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation 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 for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 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 a Sony Service Center near you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission 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 State
23. nch 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 Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here and keep in a secure location Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number Serial Number BB A se Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your computer to rain or moisture Toavoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Q 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 Q 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 Q A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible Q i LINK PC Card and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources To prevent possible d
24. ng 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 3 You are prompted 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 Limited Warranty Extension Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details 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
25. rt 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 If you have questions about this product you can 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 pesupport Regulatory Information Declaration ot Conformity Trade Name Sony Model No PCG 4A1L Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone 201 930 6972 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 FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency _pnergy 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
26. s The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices There is no proof however that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research The notebook computer PCG 4A 1L has been tested and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines on radio frequency energy RF exposures The maximum SAR levels tested for the notebook computer PCG 4A IL has been shown to be 0 0491 W kg at body E Des This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter Users are not permitted to modify this transmitter device Any unauthorized change made to this device could void your authority to operate this device 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
27. sk is in the drive remove the floppy disk and restart the computer You may need to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer and restart the computer 3 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup window 4 Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu and then use the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter When the Setup Confirmation window appears select Yes and press Enter EE t l________j j Troubleshooting 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter When the Setup Confirmation window appears again select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts My computer stopped responding How do I turn it off Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Turn Off Computer and click OK Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears select the Shut Down menu and click Turn oft Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data If these options do not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off You can also remove the power supply as a final alternative Recommended if the computer stops responding while play
28. tart The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim the space reserved for the recovery partition approximately 5 GB For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit see the VAIO Rec very Options online guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options The number of CDs and or DVDs required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary depending on the computer model purchased lm ina VAIO Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Online Support Web site for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit Go to http www ita sel sony com support news hddrecovery html To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 2 Type your computer model number for example PCG XX XX in the Search box and click Search 3 Ifthe Model Information page appears click to select your computer model 4 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit o f 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 or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help Acc
29. terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branche de l interface r seau JDD D j HH nnunE n nH EH HZR a i Z VAIO Computer Quick Start Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques Evitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz quand vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Des connecteurs i LINK PC Card et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources d Energie Limit es Afin de pr venir des indemnit s votre ordinateur pendant la transportation attachez d abord tous les volets de connecteurs et protecteurs d emplacements comme il faut et ins rez la batterie dans le logement de la batterie Pour des raisons de s curit et ou de performance Sony recommande l utilisation de batteries rechargeables authentiques Sony Pour changer la pile de rechange A veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour le lecteur optique Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouve
30. to press this button to reset the computer See Locating Controls and Ports on page 17 for a description of the buttons on your computer 3 Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery 4 Turn on the power Condensation may have accumulated on the computer causing it to malfunction If this is the case wait at least one hour to use the computer O VAIO Computer Quick Start What do do if the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen 1 2 3 Press the F2 key to launch the BIOS Setup window Set the date month day year Press Enter Use the Down Arrow key to select System Time set the time hour minute second and press Enter Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter When the Setup Confirmation window appears select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter When the Setup Confirmation window appears again select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts a If you receive this message on a regular basis contact Sony Online Support http Awww sony com pcsupport What do I do if the Windows operating system does not start n For models with a floppy disk drive make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the drive If a non bootable floppy di
31. ugh the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider ISP or setting up an existing account and connecting to the Internet To set up a dial up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer See Setting up a dial up Internet connection in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the intemet Connect to a private network such s your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue cick Next Click Next If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet Click Next nan Aa U Follow the on screen instructions Turning Off Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button 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 2 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer
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