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Sony PCG-GRS700P Quick Start Manual

1. Back WO o 5 o Bo ole BES 9 5 59 96 9 o 5 5 is ray 1 2 3 5 16 71819011 1 Air vent 7 USB ports 2 DC IN port 8 Modem jack 3 Printer port 9 Microphone jack 4 Monitor VGA port 10 Headphone jack 5 A V Out jack 11 USB port 6 Network Ethernet port administrator A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the s Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line 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 the network contact your network Locating Controls and Ports Left 1 Memory Stick media slot 4 Optical drive eject button i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 5 Multipurpose bay with inserted port optical drive CD RW DVD drive 3 PC Card slot Selected models have a DVD RW or DVD RW drive VAIO Computer Quick Start Right 1 Air vent 3 Battery bay 2 Removable hard disk drive Locating Controls and Ports Bottom 1 Tilt stands 3 Reset switch 2 Optical drive release latch 4 Port replicator connector VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and regis
2. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next The Notes on Use window appears Click Next Be Using Your Recovery CDs 7 On the Main Menu Product Recovery window select the appropriate option to recover your system 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Use the Application Recovery CD s to complete full restoration of your system If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS Setup Utility appears 3 Press the right arrow key gt to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow key to select Get Default Values and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 5 Press Enter again to select Yes 6 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD r you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the info
3. Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q 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 Q 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 Q 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 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 Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer s operating system may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore the computer to normal operating stability g kb _ ___jjjjjjj_ Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Close all open programs Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow
4. Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 4 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 4 Press Enter 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer shuts down Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key ay and press D twice Support Options 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 User Guide 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 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 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Micro
5. exe Quick Fix Wizard to repair your VAIO software VAIO Mutimedis VAIO Support Agent Help Browse Common Solutions to re Connect to VAIO Support Central to access cor What s new in Windows solutions x e Musc video games and photos Ask for assistance g besis rors sfrendto connect to vour computer wth Remote Assistance Netwerking and the Web cet support or find information iri Windows XP newsgroups Working remetely Pick a task Customizing your eep your computer up eri icon your computer up to date with Windows Update poaa Fr compatible hardware and software for Windows XP 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 g t Tt jjj_j_ Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO User Guide Window Windows XP Help and Support Center ER 9 Serrote reos EP soot 2 coton Search Q Help and Support EZ Search on VAIO User Gude PR Add to Eavertes G Change Yew a pre BF Loco contents mim Welcome 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO User Guide This User Guido provides detaded information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to leam more about and that information will b
6. 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 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 cr
7. Windows 2000 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and then click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard window appears Internet Connection Wizard Internet Connection Wizard x Welcome to the Internet Connection Wizard The Irtemet Connection weard heips you connect your computer to the Intemet You cen use the wizard to set up a new or costing Internet account wert lo sion up for a new N temet ac court My lelephene line nected lo my modem werk to transfer my existing Intemet account to this computer My telephone line e cornecled to my modem C want to set up my Intemel connection manualy or want to connect through a local area network LAN To leave your Irteinet selling unchanged chek Cancel To leain mote about the Inteenet click Tutorial Tutorial f Nest gt Cancel 2 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection 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 Windows XP Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window and select Turn Off Windows 2000 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down
8. Windows window and select Shut Down EA ____ Z gt Turning Off Your Computer A 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 A During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes See Controlling Power Management in the VAIO Computer User Guide for more information A if you are unable to shut down the computer press the power button and hold it until the computer turns off This operation may result in data loss VAIO Computer Quick Start Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs Upgrading Memory Q Locating Preinstalled Programs VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased your computer may accept additional memory modules For information about installation procedures refer to the on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 The specifications supplied with your computer either on screen for Windows XP or printed for Windows 2000 list the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades Locating Preinstalled Programs Your computer comes with a variety of preinstalled audio video programs
9. an external optical drive Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased These CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers and to repair programs if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk To reinstall all the programs that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CDs See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information Your computer must have a Microsoft Windows operating system to run the Application Recovery CD utility Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with th
10. 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 B VAIO Computer Quick Start ligne t l phonique n ait t d branche de l interface r seau Q Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques Q vitez 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 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 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity A Pour changer la pile de rechange 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
11. quipements Terminaux d Industrie Canada en vigueur Le num ro d identification en est la preuve L abr viation IC avant le num ro d identification signifie que l enregistrement s est d roul conform ment 4 une D claration de Conformit stipulant que les sp cifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont t respect es Cela ne veut pas dire qu Industrie Canada a approuv cet quipement Le Nombre Equivalent de Sonneries REN de cet quipement terminal est 0 2 Le REN attribu 4 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 E CD RW DVD Drive Laser Diode Properties Notice to Users Laser Output Wave Length 180 HW CD 6uW DVD 784 nm CD 662 nm DVD 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 drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only DVD RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Laser Output Wave Length 330 uW CD 82 7 uW DVD 785 nm CD 655 nm DV
12. 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 F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears Nn Press the Right Arrow key gt to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter CO VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Why does my computer stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer 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
13. 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 PCG 8K1L 8K1R 8K2R 8L1L 8L2L 8L3L 8L4L 8L5L 8L6L Serial Number EE Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your computer to 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 netw
14. D DVD RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 180 HW CD 74 1 uW DVD 784 nm CD 658 nm DVD VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Optical Drive Port Replicator Cover Weight Saver gt lt The removable optical drive is already inserted in your computer when you unpack the box Depending on the model you purchased the AC adapter may look slightly different 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 32 for more information Unpacking Your Computer VAIO Computer Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP An on screen file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 33 for more information VAIO Co
15. SONY VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG GRS PCG GRZ Series Notice to USefS u u u uuuususaanakaaaaaanana a 5 Sening UD aie 15 Unpacking Your Computer ereee 16 Applying Ergonomics E keke kek ke 18 Locating Controls and DOrtS eee 19 Getting Started uuiu azan 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad ene 30 Registering Your Computer eee 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer cccccceesseceesreeeeees 36 Expanding Your Computing Power 39 Upgrading Memory ss pren 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs 41 Application and System Recovery CDs 42 Using Your Recovery CDs 42 Caring for Your Compueer 49 Storing Your Computer 50 Using Cables and Connections 50 jjj Ha VAIO Computer Quick Start Cleaning Your Computer 51 Handling the LCD Screem ieee 51 Troubleshooting 53 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP 54 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 59 Support Options rene ir mette 63 Notice to Users 2003 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part
16. TXXXxX If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack 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 verify 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 TXXXxX 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 the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service 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 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 w
17. The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer User Guide The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide contains a list of programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information Q VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP The on screen file details your computer s hardware specifications and lists preinstalled programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information Q All Programs Windows XP The All Programs menu which you can access from the Start menu contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer Q Programs Windows 2000 The Programs menu which you can access from the Start menu contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Q Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical drive use
18. Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key ay and press D twice Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 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 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
19. blems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 Q Support Options VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP What do I do if my computer won t start Q m 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 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 3 Reinsert the power co
20. ce of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Using Cables and Connections Q Q m Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone g kk _ Cleaning Your Computer company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Cleaning Your Computer Q Clean the computer with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer You can use canne
21. d compressed air specifically for computer to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Handling the LCD Screen Q Q Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO Computer User Guide Many pro
22. e Application Recovery CDs Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open programs 2 Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop 3 Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility starts automatically 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears 5 Double click the Software folder Icons representing the original preinstalled programs are displayed 6 Double click the application you want to restore The program s installation wizard begins 7 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system For Windows XP systems only The Microsoft Windows XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory installed device drivers without using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears 2 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button 4 Right click to select the unknown de
23. e battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator _ shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied D 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Turning On Your Computer Opening the Computer Release latch 7 SSS ST eS SEES SZ lt TZ 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up Turning on the Computer Power indicator 3 SES SES LLSSSSLSSS oS WEES Jf you hold down the power button the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows Q To increase brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key gt Q To decrease brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Ar
24. e chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports kar 2h Les Front 1 Memory Stick media 9 indicator 2 Num lock indicator 10 3 Caps lock indicator 11 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 5 LCD screen 13 6 Power button 14 7 Keyboard 15 8 Touchpad On selected models only Left and right buttons Wireless LAN switch Hard disk drive indicator Battery 2 indicator Battery 1 indicator Power indicator Speakers VAIO Computer Quick Start
25. e displayed in this main window f Click hes to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Zo Chick habe to view your computer s hardware speciicabons and software information 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to VAIO Computer List of specifications and programs Specifications To open the user guide Windows 2000 Q Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to VAIO Help Center and click VAIO User Guide The VAIO User Guide appears VAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide E vAto user Guide n E Hide bsk Home Pint Options Corterts Index Search 7 Weicome E Using Your VAIO Computer E Connecting Pertoheral Devices E Customizing Your VAJO Computer ED Ading Memory About the Software on Your Computer E VAO AV Applications T Je n ons Software hfermalen 2 Legal Information E Using the Recovery CDs BD Troubleshodting Getting Help 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 all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be di
26. edit 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 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 o O VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance wi GD CERTIFIED Selected models may come with a PC Card Sony DVgate Handycam i LINK Mavica MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick MovieShaker VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are re
27. f 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 SO 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 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Notice to Users RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to t
28. gistered 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 method 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 such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are
29. governing 10 H handling the LCD screen 51 hard disk drive indicator 19 help 32 53 I i LINK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 34 o O VAIO Computer Quick Start K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 51 locating 19 M maintenance 51 manual 32 Memory Stick media indicator 19 slot 21 modem laws governing 10 N num lock 19 O online support 63 online user guide 32 output devices 9 P PC Card slot 21 phone laws governing 10 ports DC IN 20 i LINK 21 USB 20 power indicator light 19 power button 29 power source 26 programs locating 40 R radio interference 9 Recovery CDs 42 regulatory information 8 reset switch 23 restoring data 42 S scroll lock indicator 19 shutting down computer 36 software locating 40 specifications 17 specifications online 33 starting computer 26 startup problems 37 support Sony 53 System Recovery CD 45 T technical support 53 touchpad 19 using 30 troubleshooting 54 59 startup 37 turning off computer 36 turning on computer 26 TV interference 9 U unpacking the computer 16 updates 33 34 USB port 20 user guide 32 W Wireless LAN indicator 19 KA __ Z http www sony com vaio Printed in USA 2003 Sony Electronics Inc 4 672 167 01
30. gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan If your computer comes with the PowerPanelTM utility1 use it to lower the CPU speed If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility 1 On the Windows taskbar right click either the CPU icon a or Profile icon B depending on the model you purchased Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet Restart your computer 1 Available on selected models 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK
31. he 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 ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vous pouvez contribuer a 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 EI VAIO Computer Quick Start Do not handle damaged or A 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 c
32. ill 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 CO VAIO Computer Quick Start Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport 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 For more information contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission Or corporation commission FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States 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 Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way IC RSS 210 Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause i
33. ing Why can t I turn off my computer 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 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows window appears make sure Shut down is selected and click OK If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security dialog box appears click Shut Down and select Shut Down again from the Shut Down Windows window Q If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer shuts down Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Security dialog box fa 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer s operating system may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer
34. le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour le lecteur Combo de CD RW DVD le lecteur CD ROM le lecteur DVD ROM 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 N0 26 AWG ou plus gros Trade Name Sony Model No PCG 8K1L 8KIR 8K2R 8L1L 8L2L 8L3L 8L4L 8L5L 8L6L Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 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 Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment g O Z gt generates uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 insta
35. lity 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 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 Some of the topics in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide include the following e Batteries e PC Cards and Floppy Disks e Internet and Networking e Optical Drives e CDs and DVDs e Port Replicators if applicable Printing e Audio Video e Features e Preinstalled Programs e Mice and Keyboards e Memory To open the user guide Windows XP 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 gt 6 O we Favorites Frater Sret y options Search DE VAIO Help and Support VAIO User Pick a Help topic Use VAIO Suppo t Agent Guide link VAIO User Guide
36. llation 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 interference by one or more of the following measures 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 Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Notice to Users product identifier in the format US AAAEQ
37. mputer Specifications Windows 2000 A printed sheet that details your computer s hardware specifications Microsoft Windows guide Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Software CD Q Depending on the model you purchased additional program CDs may be included with your computer Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDs Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers System Recovery CDs Enables you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost VAIO Computer Quick Start Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should apply the following ergonomic considerations Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of th
38. n the floppy disk drive if applicable 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 If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears a Press the Right Arrow key gt to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears RO Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CDs on page 45 for more information The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Why does my computer stop respond
39. nterference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent 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 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 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act o
40. one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 For models with a reset button Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button Reinsert the power cord and the battery Turn on the computer 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 2 3 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key 4 to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter o EN VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Press the Right Arrow key gt to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts 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 i
41. onforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer 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 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment 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
42. ork interface 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 Q i LINK PC Card and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources 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 CD RW DVD Combo Drive CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD RW drive and DVD RW 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 AVERTISSEMENT Q 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
43. preinstalled operating system and programs are restored Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and preinstalled programs are restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CDs Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the System Recovery program You will be prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed 1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No 1 into the optical drive and close the drive The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer Windows XP Turn off your computer by clicking Start Turn off computer and selecting Turn Off Windows 2000 Turn off your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and selecting Shut Down Wait at least 30 seconds and turn on your computer The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive Your screen displays the downloading progress Starting VAIO Recovery Utility
44. rd and the battery 4 Turn on the computer 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 2 3 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key 4 to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 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 default values for all SETUP items appears gi O Z gt Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts 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 Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable 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 If Windows
45. rmation from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CDs you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CDs after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system ER VAIO Computer Quick Start Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer m Q m Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen VAIO Computer Quick Start Storing Your Computer Q 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 High humidity DO do Do not place electronic equipment near your computer When running the computer s electromagnetic field may cause other electronic equipment in close proximity to malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a spa
46. row key EN 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 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 qua
47. s the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears 7 Inthe Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific location Advanced 8 Click Next 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box 11 Click Browse The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 1 Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation mark g O Z gt Using Your Recovery CDs 12 Navigate to the optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD The CD contents are displayed 13 Click the folder name of the device in which you want to reinstall and click OK The Hardware Update Wizard appears 14 Click Next and select the device folder The Microsoft Windows operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 15 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive 16 Turn off your computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating sys
48. soft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for Windows 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network settings and other important program settings When your program is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected states 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Index A AC adapter 26 connecting 28 Application Recovery CD 42 B battery charging 26 indicator 19 brightness control 29 buttons left 19 power 19 right 19 C caps lock 19 computer cables 50 care 49 cleaning 51 controls and connectors 19 LCD screen 51 online support 63 specifications 17 specifications online 33 storage 50 troubleshooting 54 59 turning off 36 turning on 26 unpacking 16 updates 33 34 connecting dial up 34 controls 19 brightness 29 D DC IN port 20 dial up connection 34 E Electronic Flyer 33 34 Energy Star 5 F faxes laws
49. splayed in this main window Zy Click hera to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer e 2 2 1 User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information 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 set up a dial up connection Windows XP 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 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection New Connection Wizard A un A U New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Setup 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 Follow the on screen instructions VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up a dial up connection
50. tem and all original preinstalled programs If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased you can restore your computer to the original factory settings The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual programs and device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased When you successfully complete your system recovery you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process o o VAIO Computer Quick Start System Recovery options Q Q Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only Change Partition Size and Recover All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original
51. tered so you can take advantage of Sony s many support options You ll 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 Using the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide Setting Up A Dial Up Connection DO D D Turning Off Your Computer VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 using batteries See also Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 To charge the battery 1 Open the computer lid 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay 3 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Turning On Your Computer Inserting the Battery Battery supplied SS 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place 5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See To connect the AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer th
52. vice or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears 1 Unknown devices are identified by a yellow question mark A device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exclamation mark ee VAIO Computer Quick Start 5 Follow the on screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver s follow the steps in the next section to reinstall the device driver s using the Application Recovery CD s To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CDs Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application y PP Ty PP Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the application or driver you want to restore 1 Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop 2 Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive The VAIO welcome window appears Click OK then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility Leave the CD in the optical drive 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears 4 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 6 Right click the unknown device or the device that require

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