Sony Laptop PCG FRV30 User Manual

VAIO® Computer  
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PCG-FRV30 Series  
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Contents  
Notice to Users............................................5  
Setting Up ..................................................15  
Unpacking Your Computer .......................................15  
Locating Controls and Ports......................................16  
Getting Started ..........................................21  
Turning On Your Computer......................................21  
Using the Touch Pad .................................................23  
Registering Your Computer ......................................24  
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............25  
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................27  
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................28  
VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...................29  
Troubleshooting........................................31  
Support Options.........................................................34  
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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.  
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.  
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  
As an ENERGY  
STAR® Partner, Sony  
Corporation has  
INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL  
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,  
determined that this  
product meets the  
ENERGY STAR®  
guidelines for energy  
efficiency.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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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, confirm  
their operating system compatibility and  
required operating conditions. All other  
trademarks are trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
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).  
End User / Product  
Activation Requirements  
* Selected models may come with a  
Wireless LAN PC Card.  
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).  
Sony, DVgate Plus, Handycam, i.LINK,  
Mavica, 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 trademark of  
IBM. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop  
Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated. PowerPanel is a  
trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.  
Owner’s Record  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights owned by  
Macrovision Corporation. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses only unless  
The model number and serial number are  
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO®  
computer. Record the model and serial numbers  
in the space provided here, and keep in a secure  
location. Refer to the model and serial numbers  
when you call your Sony Service Center.  
Model Number: ______________________  
Serial Number:________________________  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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Notice to Users  
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Safety Information  
WARNING  
To change the backup battery,  
please contact your nearest Sony  
Service Center.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose your computer to rain or moisture.  
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.  
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.  
(For optical drive) Danger: Visible  
and invisible laser radiation when  
open. Avoid direct exposure to  
beam.  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire  
or terminals unless the telephone line has  
been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire,  
use only No. 26 AWG or larger  
telecommunication line cord.  
Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Avoid using the modem during an  
electrical storm.  
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à  
l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.  
Do not use the modem or a telephone to  
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,  
ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et  
ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne  
qualifiée.  
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.  
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil  
modem ou téléphone durant un orage  
électrique.  
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.  
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.  
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If you have questions about this product, you  
can 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:  
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.  
Regulatory Information  
L’appareil doit être le plus près possible  
d’une prise murale pour en faciliter  
l’accès.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Sony  
Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et  
USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources  
d’Énergie Limitées.  
Model No.:  
PCG-9L1L  
Responsible Party:  
Sony Electronics  
Inc.  
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.  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack  
Road  
Oradell, NJ 07649  
Telephone:  
201-930-6972  
(For FCC-related  
matters only.)  
Pour changer la pile de rechange,  
veuillez contacter votre centre de  
service Sony le plus près.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
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.  
(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 FCC 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  
(Pour le lecteur optique) 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.  
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Notice to Users  
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  
information must be provided to the telephone  
company.  
This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone  
jack.  
A telephone plug and jack used to connect this  
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone  
network must comply with the applicable FCC  
Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the  
ACTA.  
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.  
The REN is used to determine the number of  
devices which may be connected to the  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and the receiver.  
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone  
line may result in the devices not ringing in  
response to an incoming call. In most, but not  
all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed  
five (5.0). To be certain of the number of  
devices that may be connected to a line, as  
determined by the total RENs, contact the  
telephone company. 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.  
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.  
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. But 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.  
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.  
The telephone company may make changes in  
its facilities, equipment, operations, or  
FCC Part 68  
procedures that could affect the operation 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.  
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  
If trouble is experienced with this equipment,  
for repair or warranty information, please  
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this  
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contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972),  
or write to the Sony Customer Information  
Service Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge,  
NJ 07656. 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.  
IC RSS-210 (Canada)  
(Applies to wireless LAN models only)  
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.  
Repair of this equipment should be made only  
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized  
agent. For a Sony Service Center near you, call  
1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).  
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.  
Connection to party line service is subject to  
state tariffs. Contact the state public utility  
commission, public service commission, or  
corporation commission for information.  
The term “IC:” before the certification /  
registration number only signifies that the  
Industry Canada technical specifications were  
met.  
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.  
(S’applique aux modèles sans fil de LAN  
seulement) 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.  
Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical  
surges.  
FCC Radio Frequency  
Exposure (United States)  
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  
(Applies to wireless LAN models only) 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).  
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.  
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-  
located or operating with any other antenna or  
transmitter. Users are not permitted to modify  
this transmitter device. Any unauthorized  
change made to this device could void your  
authority to operate this device.  
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Notice to Users  
Telephone Consumer  
Protection Act of 1991  
(United States)  
RECYCLING LITHIUM ION  
BATTERIES  
RECYCLING  
LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
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 or  
other entity, or other 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  
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 which charges exceed local or long-distance  
transmission charges.)  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-  
In order to program this information into your  
facsimile machine, see your fax software  
documentation.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
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.  
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RECYCLAGE DES  
ACCUMULATEURS AUX  
IONS DE LITHIUM  
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  
RECYCLAGE DES  
ACCUMULATEU  
RS AUX IONS DE  
LITHIUM  
Les accumulateurs  
aux ions de lithium  
sont recyclables.  
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.  
Vous pouvez  
contribuer à  
préserver  
l’environnement en  
rapportant les piles  
usées dans un point  
de collection et  
recyclage le plus  
proche.  
Ne pas utiliser des batteries au  
lithium ionisé qui sont  
endommagées ou qui fuient.  
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage  
des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro  
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et  
Canada uniquement), ou visitez  
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.  
Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des  
accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont  
endommagées ou qui fuient.  
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.  
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE  
AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA  
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable  
Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical  
Specifications.  
REMARQUE: Cet équipement est conforme  
aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements  
Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur.  
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.  
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.  
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Setting Up  
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  
Power Cord  
Rechargeable Battery  
Recovery CDs are not included with your computer. Instead, a hard disk drive recovery  
program is built into your computer. For more information, see “VAIO Recovery  
Wizard Utility” on page 29.  
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Locating Controls and Ports  
Front  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Power indicator  
8
Left and right buttons  
Touch pad  
Battery indicator  
9
Power button  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Memory Stick® media indicator  
Keyboard  
Scroll lock indicator  
Caps lock indicator  
Num lock indicator  
Hard disk drive indicator  
Model name  
Speakers  
Computer screen (LCD)  
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Locating Controls and Ports  
Back  
1
2
3
Modem jack  
4
5
6
Parallel (printer) port  
Network (Ethernet) port  
Monitor (VGA) port  
Air vent  
USB 2.0 port (high-/full-/low-speed  
supported)  
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 online VAIO®  
Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator. See “Locating  
Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 25 for more information.  
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Left  
1
2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low- 5  
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port  
speed supported)  
2
3
4
A/V OUT jack  
Microphone jack  
Headphone jack  
6
7
8
Air vent  
PC Card slots  
Memory Stick® media slot  
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Locating Controls and Ports  
Right  
1
2
DC IN port  
3
4
Optical drive  
Battery bay  
EJECT button  
Bottom  
1
Reset button  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it. To charge it for future  
use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer.  
The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off. See  
the “Powering Your Computer” chapter of your on-screen VAIO® Computer  
User Guide for more information.  
Turning On Your Computer  
To turn on your computer  
1
2
3
Slide the RELEASE latch to the right and lift the lid while holding the  
bottom of the computer firmly.  
Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out  
but does not detach from the computer.  
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  
RELEASE latch  
Battery  
(supplied)  
4
Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.  
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5
6
Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.  
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.  
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer  
DC IN port  
AC adapter  
(supplied)  
Power cord  
(supplied)  
.
Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.  
7
Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.  
Turning on the Computer  
Power indicator  
Power button  
If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off.  
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Using the Touch Pad  
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.  
Locating the Touch Pad  
Touch pad  
Left and right buttons  
Touch Pad Action Description  
Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item.  
Tapping once  
Tapping twice  
Equivalent to pressing the left button once.  
Equivalent to pressing the left button twice.  
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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 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.  
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.  
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Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide  
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 Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information  
about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system.  
Locating the VAIO User Guide  
User Guide 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 Window  
1
2
User guide table of contents  
Link to Electronic Flyer  
List of computer help topics  
List of updates and supplemental  
information  
3
Link to the Sony Computing  
Support Web site  
List of your computer’s hardware  
specifications and preinstalled software  
information (Internet access required)  
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Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection  
Setting Up A 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  
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.  
New Connection Wizard  
3
4
5
6
Click Next.  
If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet.  
Click Next.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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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
2
3
Close all operations.  
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.  
Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the  
Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off.  
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 “Conserving Battery Power” in 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. Data that is not saved when the computer is turned off may be  
lost.  
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VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility  
VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility  
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 recover preinstalled software programs, the  
operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.  
About the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility  
Use the several recovery options to restore your preinstalled software  
programs and specific partitions on your hard disk drive.  
Follow the instructions that guide you through several recovery options  
choosing the default selections or customizing your computer's recovery.  
Discover the advantages of recovering your computer without using CDs or  
other external media.  
Create your own Recovery Media Kit, using your purchased CD or DVD  
media.  
Creating a Recovery Media Kit  
You can create your Recovery Media Kit using CD or DVD media* that can be  
used if your system does not start. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to  
reclaim the space reserved for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB).  
For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO  
Recovery Options online guide:  
1
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and  
Support.  
2
From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery  
Options.  
* The number of CDs and/or DVDs required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary,  
depending on the computer model purchased.  
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Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for the latest information about using  
the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit.  
To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit  
1
2
3
Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at  
Enter your computer model number (for example, PCG-XXXX), and click  
List Parts and accessories.  
Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit.  
If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site,  
contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669.  
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help  
For more information about recovery options or instructions on using the VAIO  
Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.  
Access the Help by following these steps:  
1
2
3
4
Turn on your computer.  
Click Start in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar and click All Programs.  
Click VAIO Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears.  
Click Help. The VAIO Recovery Wizard Help appears in a separate  
window*.  
* If you do not perform a recovery operation, your system prompts you to restart your  
computer when closing the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
What do I do if my computer won’t start?  
If your computer comes with a floppy disk drive, make sure the drive is  
empty.  
If you are using an external display, make sure the display 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.  
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.  
Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source or, if you  
are using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and  
charged. You will know the power is on by the blinking power indicator. If  
the computer is properly connected to a power source and still does not  
work, follow these steps:  
1
2
Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery.  
Wait one minute.  
If your computer has a reset button, you can use a thin, straight object (such as a  
paper clip) to press this button to reset the computer. See “Locating Controls and  
Ports” on page 16 for a description of the buttons on your computer.  
3
4
Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery.  
Turn on the power.  
Condensation may have accumulated on the computer causing it to  
malfunction. If this is the case, wait at least one hour to use the computer.  
What do I do if the message, “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to  
setup” appears at the bottom of the screen?  
1
2
Press the F2 key to launch the BIOS Setup window.  
Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.  
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4
Use the Down Arrow key  
minute: second), and press Enter.  
to select System Time, set the time (hour:  
Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and press the Down  
to select Get Default Values. The message Load default  
Arrow key  
values for all SETUP items appears.  
5
6
Press Enter. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, select Yes,  
and press Enter.  
Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. When the Setup  
Confirmation window appears again, select Yes, and press Enter. The  
computer restarts.  
If you receive this message on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support  
(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).  
What do I do if the Windows operating system does not start?  
For models with a floppy disk drive, make sure the computer does not have a  
non-bootable floppy disk in the drive. If a non-bootable floppy disk is in the  
drive, remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.  
You may need to initialize the BIOS.  
1
2
Turn off the computer.  
Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer, and restart  
the computer.  
3
4
Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup  
window.  
Use the Right Arrow key  
to select the Exit menu, and then use the  
Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load  
default values for all SETUP items appears.  
5
6
Press Enter. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, select  
Yes, and press Enter.  
Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. When the Setup  
Confirmation window appears again, select Yes, and press Enter. The  
computer restarts.  
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Troubleshooting  
My computer stopped responding. How do I turn it off?  
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer.  
Select Turn Off Computer and click OK.  
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task  
Manager dialog box appears, select the Shut Down menu and click Turn  
Off.*  
Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the  
power button or switch may cause loss of data.  
If these options do not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold  
the power switch until the computer turns off. You can also remove the power  
supply as a final alternative.  
* Recommended if the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD.  
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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
2
VAIO® Computer Documentation  
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. To see a list of the preinstalled programs, click Start on the  
Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs (or Programs for Windows  
2000 models).  
3
4
Operating System Online Support  
Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft® Windows®  
operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft®  
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:  
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