Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Welcome.......................................................5 Features .......................................................................5Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................7Registering Your Notebook ........................................9Accessing t...
Page 5 - Welcome; Features; Exceptional performance —; Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®; Wireless LAN capability —; A Wireless LAN PC Card is supplied with; Portability —; Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without; Sony audio and video quality —; Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a pair of
5 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony hascombined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, andcommunications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel® Pentium® ...
Page 6 - Microsoft® Windows® operating system —; Your system includes; Communications —; Your system
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 6 ❑ Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP HomeEdition, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional. ❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and use f...
Page 7 - Unpacking Your Notebook; Documents; VAIO® Notebook User Guide —; Microsoft® Windows®; manual —
Unpacking Your Notebook 7 Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Documents ❑ VAIO® Notebook User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new notebook. (WindowsXP) Press Start on the Windows® taskbar, select VAIO H...
Page 8 - VAIO® Notebook Specifications; Software CDs; Microsoft® Word —; Recovery CDs
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 8 ❑ VAIO® Notebook Specifications — Details the hardware specifications for your notebook. Depending on the specific model you purchased, theSpecifications are either printed or an electronic file accessible via the UserGuide. Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word — Enables you t...
Page 9 - Registering Your Notebook; Sony Customer Support —; Talk to a Support Representative to; Limited Warranty —; Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for; Accessing the User Guide
Registering Your Notebook 9 Registering Your Notebook Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receivethese benefits by registering your notebook: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook. ❑ Li...
Page 10 - Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection; Setting up your dial-up connection; Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 10 Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection forthe first time. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process ofconnecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ors...
Page 15 - Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook; Locating Controls and Ports
15 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes all the controls and ports on your notebook, how toconnect your notebook to a power source, and how to start and shut downyour notebook. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑ Starting Your Notebook ❑ Shutting Down Your No...
Page 18 - Drive bay with hard disk drive; USB port
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 18 Right 1 Drive bay with hard disk drive 2 Battery bay 3 Headphone jack 4 Microphone jack * * There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack. 5 USB port
Page 20 - Tilt stands
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 20 Bottom 1 Tilt stands 2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 3 Reset button 4 Port replicator connector
Page 21 - Connecting a Power Source; Using the AC adapter; Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.; Notes on the AC adapter; Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
Connecting a Power Source 21 Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on thenotebook. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the o...
Page 22 - When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.; Using battery power; To insert the battery pack
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 22 ❑ Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using thenotebook for a long time. ❑ The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapteris unplugged from your notebook. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet....
Page 23 - Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks.
Connecting a Power Source 23 3 Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks. To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 2 Insert the battery pack. The notebook automatically charges the battery. The battery indicatorflashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges....
Page 24 - To remove the battery pack; Battery Indicator
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 24 To remove the battery pack 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it. 2 Pull out the battery pack. Battery indicators Battery Indicator Description 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay onthe right side of the notebook. 2 Indicates the status ...
Page 25 - Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks.
Connecting a Power Source 25 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks. Notes on the battery ❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying BatteryInformation” in the online User Guide for more information. ❑ When the battery power is running low, both the battery and...
Page 26 - Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 26 ❑ The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery andcan be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery doesnot affect battery life. ❑ For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your notebookmay not enter Hiberna...
Page 27 - Starting Your Notebook; To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow key.
Starting Your Notebook 27 Starting Your Notebook 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 2 Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green powerindicator turns on. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To ...
Page 28 - Shutting Down Your Notebook; Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 28 Shutting Down Your Notebook (For Windows® 2000) 1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut DownWindows dialog box. 3 Select Shut Down. 4 Click OK. 5 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatic...
Page 29 - If you are unable to shut down your notebook.
Shutting Down Your Notebook 29 If you are unable to shut down your notebook. 1 Close or end all operations as follows: ❑ Close all applications. ❑ Remove the PC Cards. ❑ Disconnect USB devices. 2 (Windows XP) Press the Crtl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. TheWindows Task Manager screen appears. Clic...
Page 32 - Software Overview
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 32 Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not beidentical to retail versions, or include supporting documentation. ❑ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® — Adobe S...
Page 33 - Sony ScreenBlastTM ACID; Sony ScreenBlastTM Sound Forge; Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment; VAIO Support Agent —; Sony Electronics Inc.; Sony Electronics Inc.; WinDVD® —
Software Overview 33 ❑ Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID * — Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment ❑ Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge * — Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment ❑ Sony on Yahoo! — Yahoo! Inc. ❑ VAIO Support Agent — Sony Electronics Inc. ❑ VisualFlow™ — Sony Electronics Inc. ❑ WinDVD® — InterVideo, Inc.
Page 34 - Software Support Information
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 34 Software Support Information Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE(Adobe Systems Inc.) America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Drag’n Drop CD (DigiOn, Inc., and Easy Systems Japan Ltd.) EarthLink Network...
Page 36 - Sony Service Center
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 36 Windows® Operating System, Word (Microsoft Corp.) WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC(1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web athttp://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Web site http://www.s...
Page 37 - Using the Recovery CDs; Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
37 Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application, Driver,and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs
Page 39 - Using Your Recovery CDs; Reinstalling device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s)
Using Your Recovery CDs 39 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery andSystem Recovery utilities. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual softwareapplications, device drivers, and...
Page 40 - From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 40 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. The ControlPanel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The SystemProperties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to select the unknown dev...
Page 41 - Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD
Using Your Recovery CDs 41 Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close allapplications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into theoptical disc drive. 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and...
Page 42 - System Recovery options; System Drive Recovery —; All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory; Change Partition Size —; All partitions, custom installations, and changes; Recovery to Original Factory Defaults —; All data and partitions are
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 42 driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application RecoveryCD(s) to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers. See “Touse the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 39 for more information. The System Recovery CD(s) contains a bac...
Page 43 - If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using Your Recovery CDs 43 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 thecomputer. 2 Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key.The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow key...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Your Notebook; My notebook does not start.
45 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so trythese suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site athttp://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ Troubleshooting Your Notebook ❑ Troub...
Page 46 - My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 46 My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed. When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your systemproperly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at thebottom of the screen. Follow these steps: 1 Press the F...
Page 47 - My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.
Troubleshooting 47 7 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then pressEnter. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8 Select Yes, then press Enter. 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Save and Exit, and then pressEnter. The message “Save configuration changes ...
Page 48 - Troubleshooting the LCD Screen; My LCD screen is blank.; Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad; My mouse does not work.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 48 ❑ Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack fromyour notebook. Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it isturned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the note...
Page 49 - The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse.
Troubleshooting 49 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys. 3 Select Enable Touchpad, and then press the Enter key. ❑ You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again. ❑ If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, you mustadjust the button assignments. Follow...
Page 51 - Getting Help; Support Options; VAIO® Computer User Guide
51 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to theseresources in the order they are listed. Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software, refer tothe follow...
Page 52 - VAIO Support Agent
VAIO® Computer User Guide 52 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Helpand Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIOSupport Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications, networksettings, and other important software settings. W...
Page 53 - Index
53 Index A AC adapter 7, 21 connection 21 notes 21 using 21 AC power 21 Application Recovery CD 39 B battery pack notes 25 battery packs 7, 22 charging 23 indicator light status 23 indicator lights 23 inserting 22 inserting into battery bay 22 rechargeable 21 removing 24 using 22 brightness adjustin...
Page 55 - unpacking the computer
Index 55 U unpacking the computer 7 V ventilation slot 19 W Windows Start button 28 taskbar 28, 47
