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Sony VAIO VGN-A130 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook Computer VGN-A130 & VGN-A170 Quick Start...

  • Page 2: Shortcut Menu

    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

    Contents Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...13 Locating Controls and Ports ...15 About the Indicator Lights ...23 Getting Started ...25 Turning On Your Computer ...25 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Registering Your Computer ...32 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...33 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...35 Turning Off Your Computer ...36 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...37...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This 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. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 7 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at:...
  • Page 8 PCG-8Q3L PCG-8Q4L PCG-8Q5L PCG-8Q6L PCG-8Q7L PCG-8Q8L PCG-8Q9L VGP-PRAV1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92127 Telephone: 858-942-2230 (For FCC-related matters only.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
  • Page 9 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For a Sony Service Center near you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 10: Recycling Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an...

  • Page 11: Industry Canada Notice

    RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer These hardware components are included. Carton Contents Main unit Multi-media...

  • Page 14: Software Cds

    VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online 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, additional program CDs may be included with your computer.

  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls and Ports Front LCD screen Mute button Volume buttons Brightness button Magnify screen button S1 button Keyboard Touch pad Memory Stick® media slot * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality available on selected models only. † Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo™ media and Memory Stick PRO™ high speed and high capacity capabilities.
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot as it may damage the computer. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the slot. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. Front Speakers Num lock indicator...
  • Page 17 Back DC In port USB 2.0 ports Network (Ethernet) port 6 * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Only connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TX cables to the (Ethernet) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port.
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left Air vent Microphone jack Headphone jack i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. USB 2.0 port PC Card slot PC Card eject button...
  • Page 19 Right Drive eject button Optical drive Drive eject button You can use either drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray. The drive eject button located next to the optical drive functions only with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Locating Controls and Ports Manual eject hole Modem jack...
  • Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom Port replicator connector Air vents LOCK/UNLOCK switch * On selected models with wireless mouse functionality. See “Connecting a Wireless Mouse” in the Mice and Keyboards chapter of your on- screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about using the wireless optical mouse.
  • Page 21 The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. A/V Port Replicator Composite Audio In jacks Composite Video In jack S Video In port Air vent VHF/UHF port ‡ USB 2.0 ports Monitor (VGA) port Volume jack DVI-D port * Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44.1 kHz.
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. Business Port Replicator Composite Audio In jacks Air vent USB 2.0 ports Monitor (VGA) port DVI-D port Optical Out port † Output frequency (48 kHz /44 kHz) Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-TX...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Opening the Battery Bay Slide the battery (with the logo facing up) into the battery bay cover. The two hooks on each side of the battery bay cover should click into the grooves on the battery. Inserting the Battery Battery (supplied) VAIO logo facing up...
  • Page 27 Securing the Battery Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch to LOCK. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter” on page 28. If a port replicator is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.
  • Page 28 VAIO® Computer Quick Start To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer AC adapter (supplied) DC IN port Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.
  • Page 29 Turning On Your Computer Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator If you continue to press the power button, the computer turns off.
  • Page 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start If necessary, adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Your computer comes with a brightness sensor that automatically increases and decreases the LCD screen’s brightness level depending on the amount of external light. To override the automatic setting and manually adjust the brightness, follow these steps: Press the Brightness button, located next to the Volume buttons.

  • Page 31: Using The Touch Pad

    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 Touch pad Right button Left button...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to Sony Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Includes support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Turning Off Your Computer

    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 37: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility

    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

    Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one hour. For further instructions, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? If the message “Press <F1>...
  • Page 40 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 Press the Down Arrow key message Load factory default values.
  • Page 41 Press the Enter key. The Load Optimal Defaults? window appears. Select Ok, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Save configuration changes and exit setup? window appears. 11 Select Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts. What do I do if my computer stops responding? It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft®...

  • Page 42: 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 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-055-913-01...

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