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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