Sony VPCSA41FX Quick Start Manual

VPCSA Series / VPCSB Series /
VPCSC Series / VPCSE 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
1
C heck supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack 1
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.
2
C onnect
AC adapter
Extended battery pack 2 and Before using your computer for the first time,
connect the computer to a power source
battery adapter 2
with the AC adapter. Otherwise, your
computer does not turn on.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
adapter cable into your computer.
1 The battery pack is installed on your computer at
the time of delivery.
2 On selected models only.
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
Be sure to charge the battery pack when using the
computer for the first time because the battery pack is
not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Start wireless Activate the Quick
communications Web Access function
Use the VAIO Smart Network software to
With the Quick Web Access function
manage wireless communications.
can access the Internet without launching
the Windows operating system.
Click Start , All Programs, and
VAIO Smart Network.
 T he Quick Web Access function is available only on
models with the WEB button.
See the on-screen User Guide for more
1
Press the WEB button while your
information.
computer is off.
2
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer Follow the instructions in the initial setup
before using the wireless function.
wizard.
3 4
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
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Select your desired manual.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)

Recovery, Backup and

Troubleshooting Guide
Safety Regulations
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Attention
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
Your computer will take a few minutes resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
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.
 , you
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.
and Help and Support.