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Sony PCG-Z1V Quick Start Manual

Sony PCG-Z1V Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-Z1V Series...
  • Page 2 Short Cut Menu Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays the desktop. Displays the My Computer window. Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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 ...25 Registering Your Computer ...26 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...27 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...29 Turning Off Your Computer ...30 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...31...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    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...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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.
  • Page 7 If you have questions about this product, 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.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-591L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 (For FCC-related matters only.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 9 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-SONY- PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 10: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start disponible sur le site Web de Sante Canada, a l'adresse suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. 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...

  • Page 11: Industry Canada Notice

    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.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Rechargeable Battery AC Adapter Power Cord...

  • Page 14: Software Cds

    ❑ 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, a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer.

  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls and Ports Front Computer screen (LCD) Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ switch Pre-programmable buttons Touch pad Left and right buttons Keyboard Locating Controls and Ports Speakers Model number Scroll lock indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator...
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back DC IN port Battery port Monitor (VGA) port Network (Ethernet) port...
  • Page 17 Left Memory Stick® media indicator Memory Stick® media slot USB 2.0 ports i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port Locating Controls and Ports Microphone jack Headphone jack PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot...

  • Page 18: Battery Indicator

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Battery indicator Wireless LAN indicator Bluetooth™ indicator Power button Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the 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.
  • Page 19 Bottom Unlock/Lock latch Release latch Port replicator connector Locating Controls and Ports Ventilation fans Reset button...
  • Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place. Inserting the Battery Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
  • Page 23 To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer D C I N p o r t Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. ✍...
  • Page 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer ✍ If you continue to press the power button, the computer turns off. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑...

  • Page 25: 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. Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Sliding one finger Tapping once Tapping twice...

  • Page 26: Registering Your Computer

    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: ❑...

  • Page 27: 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 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 28 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to VAIO Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Access to computer support and list of your computer’s hardware specifications (Internet access required).

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    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.

  • Page 30: Turning Off Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 Close all operations.

  • Page 31: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility

    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 recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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). Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won’t start?
  • Page 34 Select Yes, 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? ❑...
  • Page 35 Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer. Press the F2 key when the Sony VAIO® logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears. Press the Right Arrow key Press the Down Arrow key message Load default values for all SETUP items appears.
  • Page 36 VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery. Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? If you press a key or the power button while the computer is entering Standby or Hibernate mode, then the operating system may become unstable and prevent the computer from entering either power saving mode.

  • Page 37: Support Options

    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. Support Options...
  • Page 40 *467933101* Printed in Japan © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-679-331-01...

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