Page 2 - Short Cut Menu
Short Cut Menu +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search f...
Page 5 - Notice to Users
5 Notice to Users © 2003 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...
Page 6 - Owner’s Record
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 6 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...
Page 8 - Regulatory Information
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 8 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity 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 ...
Page 11 - INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Notice to Users 11 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...
Page 13 - Setting Up; Unpacking Your Computer; Main Unit
13 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 Rechargeable Battery Power Cord
Page 14 - VAIO Computer Documents; VAIO® Computer User Guide; — A searchable on-screen help file that; on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use.; Software CDs
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 14 VAIO Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 27 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start (this do...
Page 15 - Locating Controls and Ports; Front; Cover release latch
Locating Controls and Ports 15 Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 9 Power indicator 2 Speakers 10 Battery indicator 3 Keyboard 11 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Touch pad 12 Wireless LAN indicator * 5 Left and right buttons 13 Num lock indicator 6 Memory Stick® media indicator 14...
Page 16 - Back
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 16 Back 1 Battery port Left 1 DC IN port 6 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 2 Air vent 7 Microphone jack 3 Monitor (VGA) port 8 Headphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 9 PC Card slot 5 USB 2.0 port
Page 17 - Right
Locating Controls and Ports 17 Right 1 Memory Stick® media indicator 6 USB 2.0 port 2 Memory Stick® media slot 7 Air vent 3 CD-RW/DVD drive 8 Modem jack 4 CD-RW/DVD drive eject button 9 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Manual eject hole Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) p...
Page 18 - Removing the Protective Tabs; Protective tab
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 18 Removing the Protective Tabs ✍ Gently pull the protective tabs away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack. Protective tab
Page 19 - Bottom
Locating Controls and Ports 19 Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 Reset button 2 Battery UNLOCK/LOCK latch 5 Air vent 3 Battery RELEASE latch
Page 21 - Getting Started; Turning On Your Computer; To charge the battery; UNLOCK
21 Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, 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 You...
Page 22 - Slide the; LOCK; position to secure the; Battery
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 22 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer, and slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. 4 Connect the AC adapter to th...
Page 23 - To connect the AC adapter; Opening the Computer; DC IN port
Turning On Your Computer 23 To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. . 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 fir...
Page 24 - Using the Touch Pad; Turning on the Computer; Power indicator
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 24 2 Slide the power switch to the right until the green power indicator lights up. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn + F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key . ❑ To de...
Page 25 - Describing the touch pad; Locating the Touch Pad; Left button
Using the Touch Pad 25 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad 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. Sl...
Page 26 - Registering Your Computer
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 26 Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer. ❑ Limi...
Page 27 - Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide; To open the user guide; Locating the VAIO User Guide (Windows XP); User guide link
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 27 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and...
Page 28 - Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection; VAIO® User Guide
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 28 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 In...
Page 29 - To connect a telephone cable; Modem jack
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 29 To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer. 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack. Make sure it clicks into place. 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack. Connecting a Telephone Cable ✍ Your computer does not work wit...
Page 30 - To set up a dial-up connection; Turning Off Your Computer; To turn off your computer
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 30 To set up a dial-up connection 1 Click Start , point to All Programs , Accessories , Communications , and then click New Connection Wizard . The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 Click Next . 3 If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet . 4 Click Next ....
Page 33 - VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility; About the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility; You can create your Recovery Media Kit using CD or DVD media
33 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility (Windows® XP only) 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 ...
Page 34 - To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit; List Parts and accessories; Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help; Start
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 34 Visit the Sony Computing 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 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories an...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; What do I do if my computer won’t start?
35 Troubleshooting Your Computer 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 problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computin...
Page 36 - What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 36 What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? If the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Pres...
Page 37 - What do I do if my computer stops responding?
Troubleshooting Your Computer 37 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony VAO® logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears. 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu. 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values . The message Load default values for all SETUP ite...
Page 38 - Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 38 Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate. To restore the computer to normal operating stability: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Rest...
Page 39 - Support Options
Support Options 39 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 provides information on how to maximize your compute...
