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  • Page 1 Draft 2 Personal Computer VGN-S100 Series Quick Start...
  • Page 2 Draft 2 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

    Draft 2 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...
  • Page 4 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Draft 2 Notice to Users information. Financial services may require prior © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This arrangements with participating financial institutions. 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.
  • Page 6 Refer servicing to qualified personnel Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. only. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The Never install modem or telephone wiring during i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the a lightning storm.
  • Page 7 L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une 888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. 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 Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to PCG-6C3L result in interference to radio and television reception. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr.
  • Page 9 Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or Ft. Myers, FL 33913; or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If the other electronic device, including fax machines, to...
  • Page 10 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLING INFORMATION RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM (For customers in the United States) This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local RECYCLAGE DES authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance...
  • Page 11 Draft 2 Notice to Users Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.
  • Page 12 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    Draft 2 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...
  • Page 14 Draft 2 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

    Draft 2 Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front Computer screen (LCD) Hard disk drive indicator Power button Optical drive indicator Keyboard Memory Stick® media indicator Left and right buttons Wireless LAN indicator Power indicator Bluetooth® indicator Battery indicator Wireless switch * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth capabilities are available on selected models only.
  • Page 16 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Front S1 and S2 Touch pad programmable buttons Num lock indicator Optical drive Caps lock indicator Optical drive eject button and manual eject hole Scroll lock indicator Memory Stick® media slot Speakers Air vent...
  • Page 17 Draft 2 Locating Controls and Ports Left Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port Modem jack PC Card slot Microphone jack PC Card eject button Headphone jack Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack.
  • Page 18 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port Air Vent USB 2.0 ports DC IN port Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 19 Draft 2 Locating Controls and Ports Back Battery connector Bottom Reset button Port replicator connector Memory module cover Air vent...
  • Page 20 Draft 2 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.

  • Page 21: About The Indicator Lights

    Draft 2 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 Draft 2 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®...

  • 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 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position. Locking the Battery UNLOCK/LOCK latch Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter” on page 25.
  • Page 25 Draft 2 Turning On Your Computer 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 DC IN port To AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied)
  • Page 26 Draft 2 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 Draft 2 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.

  • Page 28: Using The Touch Pad

    Draft 2 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 Right button Touch pad...

  • 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

    Draft 2 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 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information about your computer Link to Sony Online Support List of your computer’s hardware Web site specifications and preinstalled software information.

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    Draft 2 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 Draft 2 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).

  • Page 34: Turning Off Your Computer

    Draft 2 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 Draft 2 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.
  • Page 36 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 37: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility

    Draft 2 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.

  • 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 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. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 42 Draft 2 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Remove the AC adapter and battery.

  • 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 Draft 2 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free vegetable oil based ink. VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in Japan 2-050-186-01...

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