Sony VAIO PCG-NVR Series User manual

VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-NVR Series
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Contents
Welcome.......................................................5
Features .......................................................................6
Unpacking Your Computer .........................................7
Registering Your Computer ......................................10
Accessing the User Guide .........................................10
About Adding Memory .............................................10
Setting up your dial-up connection ...........................11
Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13
Locating Controls and Ports......................................14
Connecting a Power Source ......................................19
Turning On Your Computer......................................25
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................26
Software and Support Information ..........27
Software Overview....................................................28
Software Support Information...................................29
Using the Recovery CDs...........................33
Application and System Recovery CDs ....................34
Using Your Recovery CDs........................................35
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Troubleshooting........................................41
Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 42
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 44
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 45
Getting Help...............................................47
Support Options ........................................................ 48
Index...........................................................49
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
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Features
❑Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a mobile AMD
Athlon™ XP processor.
❑Portability — The rechargeable battery provides hours of use without AC
power.
❑Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables
you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia programs, games, and
entertainment software.
❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your computer is equipped
with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
❑Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive
e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.
✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® computer, see the
VAIO® Computer Specifications supplied with your computer.
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Unpacking Your Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
Main Unit
AC Adapter
Ten-Key Bay unit Rechargeable Battery
Compact Woofer Bay unit Weight Saver*
* Do not store anything inside the weight saver. Items stored in the weight saver may break or
make it difficult to remove the weight saver from the multipurpose bay.
3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Power Cord
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Documents
❑VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that
contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To access
this file, click Start on the Windows® operating system taskbar, Help and
Support, and VAIO User Guide.
❑VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and
setting up your computer, the features of your computer, and how to solve
common problems.
❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features
of the Windows® operating system installed on your computer.
❑VAIO® Computer Safety Information — Explains notes on using your
computer and offers safety tips.
❑VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the
hardware specifications and lists the installed software programs for your
computer. To access this file, open the VAIO® User Guide and click the
specifications link on the Welcome page.
Software CD
❑Microsoft® WordPerfect — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft
WordPerfect to your VAIO computer, if the application becomes corrupted
or is erased.
Recovery CDs
❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual
programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the operating system and
software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are
erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so
user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will
be lost.
✍To use these recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” in the online VAIO®
Computer User Guide for information on how to use these CDs.
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Other
❑Packet containing special product offers
❑Limited Warranty card
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Registering Your Computer
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 encounter with your computer.
❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for
more details.
Accessing the User Guide
The online VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that
contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open this
file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click
VAIO User Guide.
About Adding Memory
Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept
additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer
to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. The
specifications supplied with your computer (online or printed, depending on the
configuration you purchased) lists the amount of installed memory and required
memory modules for upgrades.
✍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.
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Setting up your 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 connecting to the Internet
and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.
Setting up your Internet connection
1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click
New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions, and click OK. The Phone and Modem
Options screen appears.
3Select the location from where you are dialing, and click OK. The New
Connection Wizard appears.
Location Information screen
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4Follow the on-screen instructions.
New Connection Wizard
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Setting Up Your VAIO Computer
This section describes all the controls and ports on your computer, how to
connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and turn off your
computer.
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Locating Controls and Ports
Front
1LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
screen
7Hard disk indicator
2Speakers 8Memory Stick® media indicator
3Keyboard 9Left and right buttons
4Touchpad 10 Num Lock indicator
5Power indicator 11 Caps Lock indicator
6Battery indicator 12 Scroll Lock indicator
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Left
1PC Card slot 5AV Out jack
2Microphone jack*
* There is a protruding dot on the left side of the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from
other jacks and ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack.
6Ethernet port
3Headphone jack 7Telephone jack
4Volume dial control 8i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400
port
Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not
connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. 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 the network, contact your network administrator.
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Right
1Help button 5Multipurpose Bay*
* This Multipurpose Bay can house either the removable Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit, Com-
pact Woofer Bay unit, or the internal Ten-Key Bay unit.
2Power button 6Battery bay
3CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive 7Center Jog Dial™ Control and
Back button
4Eject button
✍There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel. Do not cover the
ventilation slot when your computer is on.
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Back
1DC In port 4Printer (parallel) port
2USB port 5VGA (monitor) port
3Serial port 6Air vent
✍There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel. Do not cover the
ventilation slot when your computer is on.
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Bottom
1Reset button
2Release switch
3Tilt stands
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery as a power source.
To use the AC adapter
1Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the
computer.
2Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Notes on the AC adapter
❑Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
❑Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
a copy machine or shredder.
❑You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
❑Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
❑To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
computer for a long time.
Connecting the AC adapter
AC adapter (supplied) Power cord
(supplied)
DC In
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❑The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter
is unplugged from your computer.
❑When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
❑Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
Using battery power
You can use the battery as a power source. The battery that comes with your
computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
To insert and charge the battery
1Push the battery bay cover down to open it.
✍The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach.
Battery bay
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