Sony VGN-S150 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Personal Computer VGN-S100 Series Quick Start...
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Page 2: Shortcut Menu
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Shortcut 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...13 Locating Controls and Ports ...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Getting Started ...23 Turning On Your Computer ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Registering Your Computer ...29 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...30 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...32 Turning Off Your Computer ...34 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...37... - Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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Page 5: Notice To Users
Notice to Users © 2004 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. 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.
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Page 8: Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-6C1L PCG-6C2L PCG-6C3L 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,...
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Page 10: Recycling Information
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an... -
Page 11: Industry Canada Notice
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche. - Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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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 Unpacking Your Computer Computer AC adapter Power cord Rechargeable battery... -
Page 14: Software Cds
VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer Documents VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 30 for more information. -
Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports
Locating Controls and Ports Front Computer screen (LCD) Power button Keyboard Left and right buttons Power indicator Battery indicator * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth capabilities are available on selected models only. Locating Controls and Ports Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive indicator Memory Stick®... - Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Front S1 and S2 programmable buttons Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Speakers Touch pad Optical drive Optical drive eject button and manual eject hole Memory Stick® media slot Air vent...
- Page 17 Left Network (Ethernet) port Modem jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack. 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.
- Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port USB 2.0 ports * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports. Air Vent DC IN port...
- Page 19 Back Battery connector Bottom Reset button Memory module cover Locating Controls and Ports Port replicator connector Air vent...
- Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Your computer may also come with the optional port replicator, depending on the model that you purchased. The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. Port Replicator (Back Panel) * Optional with selected models only. USB ports Printer port DVI-D port...
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Page 21: About The Indicator Lights
About the Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is charging. - Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Indicator Function Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Bluetooth®...
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Page 23: 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 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Inserting the Battery Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position. Locking the Battery Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter” on page 25.
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Page 25: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To AC outlet Power cord (supplied) Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. - Page 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning on the computer To turn on the computer Hold the bottom of the computer firmly with one hand, and lift the LCD screen lid with the other hand. Opening the Computer Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator...
- Page 27 Turning On Your Computer Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, if necessary. Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness. Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness.
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Page 28: Using The Touch Pad
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 Touch Pad Action Description... -
Page 29: 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 have with your computer. -
Page 30: 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 Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®... - Page 31 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 about your computer List of your computer’s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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Page 32: 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 33 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection Connecting a Telephone Cable Modem jack To wall jack Telephone cable (not supplied) Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
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Page 34: Turning Off Your Computer
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 35 Turning Off Your Computer 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.
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Page 37: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility
VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 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, recover the operating system, and create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. - Page 38 Follow the on-screen instructions to order a 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 and instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to press the reset button on the bottom of the computer. For location information, see “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide.” Reinsert the power cord and the battery. Turn on the computer. For further instructions, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). - Page 40 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 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”...
- Page 41 If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer.
- Page 42 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.
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Page 43: 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 44 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-055-463-01...