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Sony PCG-K47 Quick Start Manual

Sony PCG-K47 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook Computer PCG-K40 Series Quick Start...

  • Page 3: Table Of 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 ...24 Registering Your Computer ...27 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...28 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...30 Turning Off Your Computer ...31 Troubleshooting Your Computer...33...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2005 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

    Atheros Communication, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 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-9U1L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr San Diego, CA 92127 Telephone: 858-942-2230 (For FCC-related matters only.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 9 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. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,...

  • Page 10: Recycling Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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.

  • Page 11: Industry Canada Notice

    Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche. Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1- 800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/. Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.
  • 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 audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Rechargeable Battery ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer’s operating system and...

  • 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, additional program CDs may be included with your computer.

  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls and Ports Front Hard disk drive indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Power button Touch pad Locating Controls and Ports Left and right buttons Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator Memory Stick®...
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back DC IN port Modem jack Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port 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 17 Left Air vent i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port6 USB 2.0 ports PC Card eject button Locating Controls and Ports PC Card slot AV OUT jack Microphone jack Headphone jack...
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Battery bay Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole Optical drive...
  • Page 19 Bottom Memory bay Hard disk drive bay Locating Controls and Ports Air vents...
  • 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 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 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. To connect the AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off.
  • Page 23 Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. To open and turn on the computer Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly.

  • Page 24: Using The Touch Pad

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning on the Computer ✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn key and tap the F6 key. ❑...

  • Page 25: Describing The Touch Pad

    Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item. Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once. Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice.
  • Page 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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.)

  • Page 27: Registering Your Computer

    Product Information Notification — By giving Sony your contact information, you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades. 1 Sony product registration is voluntary; failure to register will not diminish your limited warranty rights Registering Your Computer...

  • Page 28: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 VAIO Help and Support window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 29 VAIO® User Guide User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to Sony Online Support Web site Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Contains support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications...

  • Page 30: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 31: Turning Off Your Computer

    To set up a dial-up connection Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard Click Next. If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet. Click Next.
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 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.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting 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). What do I do if my computer won’t start? ❑...
  • Page 34 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 35 Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 11 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. What do I do if my computer stops responding? It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft®...
  • Page 36 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Press R to select restart. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down.

  • Page 37: Support Options

    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. VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
  • Page 40 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. *258515901* Printed in China 2-585-159-01...

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