Sony PCG-K40 User Manual [en, fr]

Notebook Computer

PCG-K40 Series

Quick Start

Notice to Users ............................................5

Setting Up ..................................................13

Unpacking Your Computer .......................................13

Locating Controls and Ports ......................................15

Getting Started ..........................................21

Turning On Your Computer ......................................21

Using the Touch Pad .................................................24

Registering Your Computer ......................................27

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............28

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................30

Turning Off Your Computer .....................................31

Troubleshooting Your Computer.............33

Support Options.........................................................37

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Notice to Users

© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This
manual and the software described herein, in whole or
in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced
to any machine-readable form without prior written
approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL,
THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
BE LIABLE 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 credit card
information. Financial services may require prior
arrangements with participating financial institutions.

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 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 WFA
(Wi-Fi Alliance).

Sony, DVgate, DVgate Plus, Handycam, i.LINK,
MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks
of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media,
Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel,
SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered

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trademark of IBM. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop,
Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.

ATHEROS and Atheros
Total 802.11 are
trademarks of Atheros
Communications, Inc.
The ATHEROS and
Atheros Total 802.11
logos are registered
trademarks of Atheros
Communication, Inc.

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
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: _________________________
Serial Number: ________________________

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 network 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.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are not

supplied with Limited Power Sources.

❑ To prevent possible damage to your computer

during transportation, first attach any supplied
connector covers and slot protectors in their
appropriate locations, and secure the battery
pack in the battery bay.

❑ 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 95ºF
(35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC); and high
humidity.

❑ For safety and/or optimum performance, Sony

recommends using genuine Sony rechargeable
battery packs.

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Notice to Users

.

To change the backup battery, please
contact your nearest Sony Service
Center.

Caution: The use of o ptical 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-ROM and DVD-RW
drives) 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

❑

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidité.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas

ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son
entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem

ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise

téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins
que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à

découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranche de l’interface
réseau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou

modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage

électrique.

❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour

prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près
de la fuite.

❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une

prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne

sont pas fournis avec des Sources d’Énergie
Limitées.

❑ Afin de prévenir des indemnités à votre

ordinateur pendant la transportation, attachez
d’abord tous les volets de connecteurs et
protecteurs d’emplacements comme il faut, et
insérez la batterie dans le logement de la
batterie.

❑ Évitez d'utiliser ou de ranger votre ordinateur

dans un endroit soumis à : des sources de
chaleur telles que des radiateurs ou des bouches
d'aération; la lumière directe du soleil; une
poussière excessive; l'humidité ou la pluie; des
vibrations ou des chocs mécaniques; des
aimants puissants ou des haut-parleurs
dépourvus de blindage antimagnétique; une
température ambiante supérieure à 35 °C (95°F)
ou inférieure à 5 5°C (40°F); et une forte
humidité.

❑ Pour des raisons de sécurité ed/ou de

performance, Sony recommande l’utilisation de
batteries rechargeables authentiques Sony.

Pour changer la pile de rechange,
veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.

Avertissement: L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce produit
augmente les risques pour les yeux.
Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans
ce produit est dommageable pour les
yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler
le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de
service qualifié.

(Pour le lecteurs Combo de
CD-RW/DVD-ROM) Danger: Radiation
laser visible et invisible si ouvert.
Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les risques
d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de
communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus
gros.

If you have questions about this product, you can reach
the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1­888-4-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.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: PCG-9U1L

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr

Telephone:
(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 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 installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑ 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.

San Diego, CA 92127
USA

858-942-2230

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to
the computer not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B
limits may be attached to this computer product.
Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with cables
connected to peripherals that are not shielded and
grounded may result in interference to radio and
television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On
the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identifier in the
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 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 be certain of 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##TXXXX.
The digits represented by ## are the REN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier
products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may
be required. 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 will provide advance
notice in order for you to make the necessary
modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted
service.

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Notice to Users

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 Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd.,
Ft. Myers, FL 33913; or find Sony Customer Service
on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is
resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a
Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the
Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY­PC (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. Contact the state public or provincial
utility service commission, publ ic service commission,
or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this equipment does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.

Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surges.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States)

(FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) 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).

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located
or operating with any other antenna or transmitter
except Grant condition. Users are not permitted to
modify this transmitter device. Any unauthorized
change made to this device could void your authority
to operate this device.

IC RSS-210 (Canada)

(FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, 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.

(POUR LES MODÈLES AVEZ RESEAU DE
CONNEXIONS LOCAL SANS FIL) L’utilisation de
ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce
brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au
service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé
à l’interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin
de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel
(ou son antenne d’émission) est installé a l’exterieur, il
doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

L’expression “IC:” avant le numéro
d’homologation/enregistrement signifie seulement que
les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont
été respectées.

Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or
other electronic 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.

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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 Chaudière, Tour centrale 1 promenade
du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RECYCLING INFORMATION

(For customers in the United States) This product
contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be
regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).

RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

RECYCLING
LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822­8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

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RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

RECYCLAGE DES
ACCUMULATEURS
AUX IONS DE
LITHIUM

Les accumulateurs aux
ions de lithium sont
recyclables.

Notice to Users

Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver
l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans
un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des
accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1­800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement),
ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/.

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs
aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui
fuient.

Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

The battery pack used in this device
may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C)
or incinerate. Dispose of used battery
promptly. Keep away from children.

Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium
ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui
fuient.

Une batterie non conforme présente un
danger d'explosion. La remplacer
seulement par une batterie identique
ou de type équivalent recommandé par
le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du fabricant.

La manutention incorrecte du module
de batterie de cet appareil présente un
risque d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer
ou exposer à une température de plus
de 60°C. Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de portée
des enfants.

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 DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

REMARQUE: Cet équipement est conforme aux
Spécifications Techniques des Équipements
Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur.

Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries (REN) de cet
équipement terminal est 0,2. Le REN attribué à chaque
équipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de
terminaux que l’on peut connecter à une interface
téléphonique. Il est possible de raccorder à une
interface plusieurs combinaisons d’appareils, mais la
somme des Nombres Équivalents de Sonneries de tous
ces appareils ne doit pas dépasser cinq.

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

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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

✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use

the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer’s operating system and
preinstalled software.

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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 28 for more
information.

❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the

hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer.
Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information.

Software CDs

Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be
included with your computer.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that
recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For more
information about hard disk drive recovery, do the following:

1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.

✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single-layer DVD+R, or single

layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical disc
drive.
DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media cannot be
used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.

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Locating Controls and Ports

Front

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1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons
2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch
3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator
4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick® media indicator
5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot
6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard
7 Power button 15 Speakers
8 Touch pad 16 Computer screen (LCD)

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Back

1 DC IN port 5 Parallel (printer) port
2 Modem jack 6 Air vent
3 Network (Ethernet) port 7 Security lock
4 Monitor (VGA) port

Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet)
port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to
this port. 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 a network, refer to your on-screen VAIO®
Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator. See “Locating
Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28 for more information.

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Left

Locating Controls and Ports

1 Air vent 5 PC Card slot
2 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port6 AV OUT jack
3 USB 2.0 ports 7 Microphone jack
4 PC Card eject button 8 Headphone jack

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Right

1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive
2 Optical drive eject button, optical

drive indicator, and manual eject
hole

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Locating Controls and Ports

Bottom

1 Memory bay 3 Air vents
2 Hard disk drive bay

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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 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 28.

To insert the battery

1 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

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2 Slide the battery (with the logo facing up) into the battery bay. If the

computer is on, it automatically detects the battery.

Inserting the Battery

Battery
(supplied)

3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.

To connect the AC adapter

Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the 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.

1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.

2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.

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Turning On Your Computer

Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer

To wall plug

AC adapter

DC IN port

.

(supplied)

Power cord
(supplied)

✍ 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.

Opening the Computer

Release latch

2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.

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Turning on the Computer

Power indicator

Power button

✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off.

3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:

❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn key and tap the F6 key.
❑ To decrease brightness, press the Fn key and tap the F5 key.

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.

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Describing the touch pad

Locating the Touch Pad

Using the Touch Pad

Pointer

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.

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Touch Pad Action Description

Sliding one finger
while pressing the
left button

Moving your finger
along the right edge
of the touch pad

Moving your finger
along the bottom to
scroll horizontally

Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item.

Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is
available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll
feature.)

Equivalent to scrolling horizontally. (The scroll function is
available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll
feature.)

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Registering Your Computer

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. You can also register your computer online at
http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration.

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

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problems you may have with your computer.

❑ Product Information Notification — By giving Sony your contact

information, you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance
updates and upgrades.

1 Sony product registration is voluntary; failure to register will not diminish your limited

warranty rights

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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 Support.

The VAIO Help and Support window appears, displaying information
about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

Locating the VAIO User Guide

User guide link

Hard disk drive
recovery link

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.

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VAIO® User Guide

1

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 Sony Online Support

Web site

Contains support information and list of
your computer’s hardware specifications
and preinstalled software information.

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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 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

Modem jack

Telephone cable (not supplied)

✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated

telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch
exchange (PBX). Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current
and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.

If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected
device may not work properly.

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Turning Off Your Computer

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.

New Connection Wizard

2 Click Next.

3 If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet.

4 Click Next.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning Off Your Computer

Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data.
Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data.

To turn off your computer

1 Close all operations.

2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.

3 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the

Turn off computer window, and select Turn O ff.

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✍ 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.

✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using power saving

modes. See the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

✍ If you are unable to turn off the computer, press and hold the power button until the

computer turns off. This operation may result in data loss.

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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 Computing
Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

What do I do if my computer won’t start?

❑ 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.

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). Press Enter.

3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time

(hour: minute: second). Press Enter.

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4 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.

5 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.

6 Select Ye s , and press Enter.

7 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation

window appears again.

8 Select Ye s , 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).

❑ If a non-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.

❑ 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 the F2 key when the Sony VAIO® 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 items appears.

8 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.

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9 Select Ye s , and press Enter.
10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation

window appears again.

11 Select Ye s , and press Enter. The computer restarts.

What do I do if my computer stops responding?

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.

❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then

click Tu rn Off.

❑ If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys

simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears,
click Tu rn Off from the Shut Down menu.

❑ 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.

❑ 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.

✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the

power button may cause loss of data.

❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery.

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 Restart the computer. Follow these steps:

1 Press the Windows key .
2 Press U.

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3 Press R to select restart.

3 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 key to select Shut Down.
3 Press Enter.
4 Press R to select restart.

4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and

hold the power switch until the computer turns off.

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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 provides detailed
information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve
common problems.

2 Program Guides and Help Files

The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual
help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on-screen Help
files. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific
program.

3 Operating System Online Support

Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft® Windows®
operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft®
customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/.

4 Sony 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.

5 VAIO Update

When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update
automatically notifies you when critical software and security information
is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to open
the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. You can also right­click the VAIO Update icon in the Taskbar Notification area and
select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site.

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For customer support information, go to:

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

VAIO Homepage
http://www.vaio.net

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