Sony EB1E0E User manual

Your Sony EB1E0E laptop guide
Read this first. It’ll help you get started.
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Tips before getting started
• Some messages from McAfee might pop up while you set up your laptop.
Close them down until you’ve registered. Within two days of buying your laptop,
we’ll send you your username and password so you can register your McAfee
internet security. But don’t worry, the software will still work and you’ll still
be protected.
• If you need to download Windows Updates, use a Wi-Fi or home broadband
connection. Updates are often large files, so it’ll be quicker – and it won’t use up
your data allowance.
• There’s a glossary at the end for any names or terms you’re not sure about.
• For peace of mind, you have an extended warranty (up to two years). You need
to activate the second year’s warranty on the Sony Vaio website within your
first year. Do this at http://www.vaio.eu/register. There’s also more information
about this in the box.

Contents
Getting started
1. What to do first..................................................1
2. Setting up Windows™........................................2
3. Connecting to the internet................................4
4. Once you’re connected......................................5
Using your laptop
1. Windows updates...............................................6
2. About McAfee Internet security.......................7
3. Adding McAfee security....................................7
4. How to get your password...............................8
5. How to register...................................................9
6. My ø...................................................................10
7. Open Office™......................................................10
8. Registering for your second year warranty......11
Safety information............................................11
Glossary..................................................................12

Getting started
1. What to do first
1. Put in the battery. With the laptop upside down, line up the battery hinge holes
at the ends of the battery with the hinges on the laptop. Twist the battery towards
you to close the battery. Then close the battery lock.
2. Remove all the packaging and plastic film from your laptop's lid and screen.
3. Plug it in.
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4. Turn it on.
The first time you use the battery, charge it for at least two and a half hours.
(You can use your laptop while it’s charging.)
2. Setting up Windows
This will take about fifteen minutes.
Windows will start to prepare your laptop as soon as you turn it on.
1. Choose your country or region, time and currency, and your keyboard layout.
Click Next.
2. Type a username. You can choose a computer name too. Click Next.
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3. Type a password (you don't have to enter a password, but if you do, remember
to make a note of it). Click Next.
4. Read the agreements. If you accept, tick the boxes. Click Next.
5. Choose Ask me later. We'll tell you how to turn Windows updates on later.
6. Set your time and date. Click Next.
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7. Choose Skip. We'll tell you how to set up wireless networks later.
Windows will now configure your laptop. Your ø Software will also be installed now.
It might take a while, so make sure you keep your computer plugged in.
8. On the Sony Vaio Welcome screen click Continue.
9. On the Windows Live screen, click Accept.
10. On the Windows Live Settings screen, choose whether you want to help improve
Microsoft software and services and click Finish.
3. Connecting to the internet
Open your ø Mobile Broadband box and follow the user guide. It’ll tell you all you
need to know.
There’s more to come
You still need to set up your virus protection to keep your laptop safe. Once you’re
online, come back to this guide and carry on with the set up.
Tip: As you connect to the internet for the first time you may see the pop ups listed in
section 4.
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4. Once you’re connected
These boxes might pop up:
• A McAfee warning telling you your computer isn’t fully protected. Your computer
is protected, you just haven’t registered your software yet. Close this box for now.
We’ll show you how to register with McAfee later in the guide.
• A McAfee box asking you to choose what sort of network you’re connected to.
Follow the instructions, choose your network and click OK. We recommend you
add ‘O2-UK’ network as Trusted (If you’re connected to any other network,
choose the appropriate option).
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Using your Laptop
Here's some information on how to get the best out of your laptop.
1. Windows updates
Updates are often large files, so it will be quicker if you use a Wi-Fi or home
broadband connection – and it won't use up your data allowance. Follow these
steps to keep Windows up to date:
1. Click at the bottom left of the screen.
2. Choose All Programs.
3. Click Windows Update.
4. Click Let me choose my settings.
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5. Select Check for updates but let me choose whether to download
and install them from the dropdown menu. Click OK. Windows will now check
for updates.
Tip: Updates are often large files, so it’ll be quicker if you use a Wi-Fi or
home broadband connection – and it won’t use up your data allowance.
2. About McAfee Internet Security
You’ve got McAfee Internet Security for the life of your ø contract.
It protects you and your family when you’re online.
McAfee Internet Security includes:
• Anti-virus
• Anti-spyware
• Anti-spam
• Anti-phishing
• Two-way Firewall
• Web Site Safety Ratings
• Parental Controls
3. Registering McAfee security
McAfee Internet Security is included in your contract. Your computer will be protected
by McAfee as soon as you set it up. But you’ll need to register to get updates and
keep your computer as safe as possible.
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4. How to get your password
Within two days of buying your laptop, we’ll send you your username and password
in two ways:
– By email
We’ll send this to the address you gave us when you set up your ø contract.
– To Connection Manager
1. Double click the Connection Manager icon on your desktop.
2. Click on the envelope icon to open your texts.
Your username and password will be in your text inbox.
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5. How to register:
1. Make sure you’re connected to the internet, then open up McAfee by
double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
2. After a few minutes you'll see this screen. Type your username and password.
Read and accept the licence agreement and click Next.
3. Click Finish.
Once you’re registered, we suggest you connect to Wi-Fi and run an update.
You can open up McAfee any time by clicking the icon on the desktop.
4. When McAfee's finished updating, it might ask you to restart your computer.
We recommend you click Restart my computer now.
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Open Office Disclaimer
‘These binaries (installable software) are in development. They may not be fully stable and should be used with caution.
We make no claims about them.’
6. My ø
My ø can do a number of things. Some features that you might find helpful are:
– it spots and fixes problems (by itself, or with your help)
– it checks for updates and messages from ø
– it lets you chat online with the customer service team
– it helps our customer service team fix any problems over the phone
My ø works best if you always have it running on your laptop.
My ø doesn’t affect anything else on your computer. And it won’t send us any
information about you or any websites you’ve visited.
7. Open Office
Open Office is on your laptop and ready to use. It has word processing, spreadsheet
and presentation applications. For more information visit openoffice.org.
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8. Registering for your second year warranty
For peace of mind, you have an extended warranty of up to two years. You need to
activate the second year’s warranty within your first year. Follow the steps below to do
this. There’s also more information about this in the box.
1. Go to http://www.vaio.eu/register.
2. Fill in the form. You will need:
• Your laptop serial number (on the bottom of your laptop)
• The Vaio Plus Guarantee Contract Number which can be found in the Vaio Plus
Warranty Extension pack in your box.
Safety information
Reduction of hazardous substances
This laptop complies with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
(directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council).
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Glossary
1. Automatic Windows Updates
Sometimes your computer will ask you if you want to download new software.
You don’t have to, but it will keep your software up to date. These updates can
use up quite a lot of data, so we suggest you connect to Wi-Fi to download them.
2. McAfee Internet Security
McAfee Internet Security keeps your computer safe from viruses and other threats
from the internet.
3. My ø
My ø spots and fixes problems on your computer, and can be a useful way of
contacting ø Technical Support. It also checks for any new software or messages
from ø.
4. Open Office
Your word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
5. ø Mobile Broadband
ø Mobile Broadband lets you use the internet almost anywhere by using the
ø network. You’ll see this network as ‘O2-UK’ on Connection Manager.
6. Username
Your own personal profile for using Windows.
7. Wi-Fi/wireless
Wi-Fi or wireless lets you connect to the internet without having to plug anything in.
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o2.co.uk
Telefónica O2 UK Limited, 264 Bath Road, Slough, Berks, SL1 4DX.
Registered in England No.1743099. Registered office as above.
© Telefónica O2 UK Limited 2010. Correct at time of going to press O2CN1154N ICE (05/10).
Help
You can get help over the phone or online.
Online
Go to o2.co.uk/help/broadband. Then go to ‘Mobile Broadband
and ø Laptop Help’.
By phone
If you’ve got a laptop question, call 0844 809 0202.
Business customer? If you’ve got an IT help desk, call them first. If not,
call 0800 9777 337.
More help
If you’ve got any questions about your bill, or about setting up ø services,
our contact details are on your bill.