VGN-GS100 Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil)
4-131-660-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
Let's get started
1
Check
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Update your computer
Keep your computer updated by
downloading updates from
Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that
your computer can run more efficiently and
securely.
Click Start
, All Programs,
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
2
3
Install
Connect
battery pack
AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter
2
Slide the battery pack diagonally into the
cable into your computer.
battery compartment and push down.
3
Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.
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.
Create your recovery
Register your
discs
computer
Create your own recovery discs immediately,
Register your computer online at the
so that you can restore your computer to
following URLs:
factory-installed settings in case of a system
http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration/ (USA)
failure.
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration/ (Canada)
http://vaio.sony-latin.com/ (Latin America)
Click Start
, Help and Support,
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil)
Use my VAIO, and
VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
Sony product registration is voluntary. Failure to
register will not diminish your limited warranty rights.
Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.
4
5
Locate
Power on
User Guide
1
1
Click Start
> Help and Support.
Lift the LCD screen lid.
2
2
Press the power button until the power
Click Use my VAIO.
indicator light turns on.
3
Click VAIO User Guide.
Attention!
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
first startup. No action is required until the
setup window appears.
VAIO 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
Avoid moving your computer while it is turned on or in
the process of powering on or shutting down.
Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
your computer.
Liquid Damage
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your
computer.