Sony VPCF1 - Manual

VPCF1 Series

2

Install

batter y pack

1

Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.

2

Slide the battery pack diagonally into the

battery compartment and push down.

3

Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.

3

Connect

AC adapter

Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and

then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC

adapter cable into your computer.

Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer

when using it for the first few times to ensure the

battery becomes fully charged.

4

Power on

1

Lift the LCD screen lid.

2

Press the power button until the power

indicator light turns on.

Attention

Your computer takes a few minutes for the

first startup. No action is required until the

setup window appears.

What to do next

Update your computer

Create your

Recovery Media

Start the SmartWi™

Connection Utility

LCD Handling

Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or

exerting pressure on its lid when closed.

HDD Care

If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk

drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on

or in the process of powering on or shutting down.

Liquid Damage

Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your

computer.

Ventilation

Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or

table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to

reduce heat.

AC Adapter

Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to

your computer.

With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or

solve troubles on your computer.

Turn on your computer, and then press the

button to launch the software.

Care & Handling Tips

To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,

we encourage you to follow these guidelines.

5

Locate

VAIO Manual

Your VAIO computer comes with the

following documentation.

On-screen manuals:

1

Click Start and Help and Support.

2

Click Use my VAIO.

3

Select your desired manual.

Printed manuals:

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Quick Start Guide (this sheet)

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Safety Information

Help and Support is easy to access, and provides

important documents and helpful support

resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.

Keep your computer updated by

downloading updates from

Windows Update and VAIO Update for

enhancing your computer’s efficiency,

security, and functionality.
Click Start , All Programs,

Windows Update or VAIO Update.

Your computer must be connected to the Internet to

download the updates.

Create your own Recovery Media

immediately, so that you can restore your

computer to factory-installed settings in

case of a system failure.
For details, refer to

VAIO General User Guide or

VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under

Use my VAIO in Help and Support.

Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.

Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility

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to

manage wireless connections.

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Available on selected models only.

Click Start , All Programs, and

SmartWi Connection Utility.

See the help file included with the

SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.

Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer

before using the wireless function.

4-192-003-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil)

Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.

AC adapter

Power cord

Battery pack

The illustrations in this document may appear

different from your model.

1

Check

supplied items

Let’s get started