Sony VPCCB490X Quick Start Manual

VPCC Series
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Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
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Let's get started
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C heck
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Create your
Update your computer
Recovery Media
Keep your computer updated with Create your own Recovery Media
Windows Update and VAIO Update. immediately, so that you can restore your
computer to factory-installed settings in
Click Start , All Programs, and
case of a system failure.
Windows Update.
For details, refer to the supplied Recovery,
Click Start , All Programs, VAIO Care,
Backup and Troubleshooting Guide.
VAIO Software, and VAIO Update.
Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
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I nstall C onnect
battery pack AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
unlock position. then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2 adapter cable into your computer.
Slide the battery pack diagonally into the
battery compartment and push down.
3
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the LOCK
position.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer
when using it for the first few times to ensure the
battery becomes fully charged.
Start wireless Activate the Quick
communications Web Access function
Use the VAIO Smart Network software to With the Quick Web Access function, you can
manage wireless communications. access the Internet without launching the
Windows operating system.
Click Start , All Programs, and
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VAIO Smart Network.
Press the WEB button while your
computer is off.
See the on-screen User Guide for more
2
information. Follow the instructions in the initial setup
wizard.
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer
For more information, click the icon located at
before using the wireless function.
the lower right corner of the screen displayed
when using the Quick Web Access function.
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L ocate
P ower on
VAIO Manual
1
Lift the LCD screen lid. Your VAIO® computer comes with the
following documentation.
2
Press the power button until the power
indicator light turns on.
On-screen manuals:
1
Click Start and Help and Support.
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Select your desired manual.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)
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Recovery, Backup and
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Troubleshooting Guide
Safety Regulations
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Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
Attention
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Your computer will take a few minutes
during the initial startup. No action is
required until the setup window appears.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
LCD Handling Ventilation
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
exerting pressure on its lid when closed. table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to
reduce heat.
HDD Care
AC Adapter
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk
drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
or in the process of powering on or shutting down. your computer.
Liquid Damage
With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your solve troubles on your computer.
computer. Turn on your computer, and then press the ASSIST
button to launch the software.