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- Page 1 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 1 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-Z1WA Series...
- Page 2 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 2 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Short Cut 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 3 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM 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 ..........25 Registering Your Computer ........26 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ....27 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ......29 Turning Off Your Computer ........30... - Page 4 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 4 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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Page 5: Notice To Users
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 5 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Notice to Users © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This information. Financial services may require prior manual and the software described herein, in whole or arrangements with participating financial institutions. - Page 6 The model number and serial number are located on Studio, SonicStage, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are the bottom of your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to the trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows model and serial number when you call your Sony Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows Service Center.
- Page 7 été débranche de l’interface 888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer réseau. Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
- Page 8 PCG-5A1L limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. result in interference to radio and television reception. Address: 680 Kinderkamack All cables used to connect peripherals must be Road shielded and grounded.
- Page 9 Telephone Consumer Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Protection Act of 1991 Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY- (United States) PC (1-888-476-6972).
- Page 10 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 10 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with RECYCLING the same or equivalent type LITHIUM-ION recommended by the manufacturer.
- Page 11 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 11 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Notice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
- Page 12 Fuji3.book Page 14 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Canadian Regulatory Information: Wireless Devices (IC RSS‑210) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisee seulement (1) this device may not cause interference, aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l utilisateur du dispositif and (2) this device must accept any interference, doit etre pret a accepter tout brouillage including interference that may cause undesired radioelectrique recu, meme si ce brouillage est operation of the device. susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage this device is intended to be operated indoors au service faisant l objet d une licence, il doit and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. etre utilise a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that fenetres afin de fournir un ecran de blindage is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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Page 13: Setting Up
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 13 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM 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 Main Unit... - Page 14 VAIO® Computer Specifications — An electronic 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, a selection of program CDs may be ❑...
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Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 15 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front Computer screen (LCD) Speakers Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ Model number switch Pre-programmable buttons Scroll lock indicator Touch pad Caps lock indicator Left and right buttons Num lock indicator Keyboard Hard disk drive indicator... - Page 16 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 16 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back DC IN port Monitor (VGA) port Battery port Network (Ethernet) port Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port.
- Page 17 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 17 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Locating Controls and Ports Left Memory Stick® media indicator 5 Microphone jack Memory Stick media slot Headphone jack USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot eject button i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) PC Card slot S400 port...
- Page 18 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 18 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Battery indicator Modem jack Wireless LAN indicator Air Vent Bluetooth™ indicator Optical drive eject button Power button Optical drive...
- Page 19 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 19 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Locating Controls and Ports Bottom Unlock/Lock latch Ventilation fans Release latch Reset button Port replicator connector...
- Page 20 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 20 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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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 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 22 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place. Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves...
- Page 23 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 23 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Turning On Your Computer 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 AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied)
- Page 24 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 24 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power button ✍ If you continue to press the power button, the computer turns off. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑...
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Page 25: Using The Touch Pad
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 25 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Using the Touch Pad 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 Pointer... -
Page 26: Registering Your Computer
If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑... -
Page 27: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 27 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 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®... - Page 28 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information Link to Sony Online Access to computer support and list of Support Web site your computer’s hardware specifications (Internet access required).
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Page 29: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 29 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 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 30: Turning Off Your Computer
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 30 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data. To turn off your computer Close all operations. -
Page 31: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility
Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 31 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM 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, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. - Page 32 Follow the online instructions to order the 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 or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using 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 Online Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won’t start? - Page 34 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Online Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if the message “Operating system not found” appears when my computer starts, and why won’t Windows start? Make sure the computer does not have a “non-bootable”...
- Page 35 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 to select the Exit menu.
- Page 36 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 36 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM 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 37: Support Options
Sony Online Support 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 Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. - Page 38 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 38 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM...
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- Page 40 Altima4_QuickStart.book Page 40 Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:18 PM http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-681-393-01...