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Sony VAIO VGN-A140 Series Quick Start Manual

Sony VAIO VGN-A140 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Personal Computer VGN-A140 Series 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 About the Wireless Mouse ...25 Getting Started ...27 Turning On Your Computer ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Connecting the Wireless Mouse...34 Registering Your Computer ...35 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...36...
  • 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: Fcc Part

    Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-8QBL PCG-8QCL PCG-8QEL PCG-8QFL 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 Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or 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: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,...

  • 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: Num Lock Indicator

    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 and 100BASE-TX cables to the 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: Optical Drive

    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 the 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 the Wireless Mouse” on page 34 for more information about using the wireless optical mouse. RELEASE switch Battery bay CONNECT button...
  • 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 fixed at 48 kHz for all output frequencies except 32 kHz and 44.1 kHz.

  • Page 22: Air Vent

    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)

  • 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 The Scroll Lock indicator turns on to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. This function is not available with all software programs. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off. Bluetooth®...

  • Page 25: About The Wireless Mouse

    About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with a wireless optical mouse, depending on the model that you purchased. Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with your computer, see “Connecting the Wireless Mouse” on page 34. Identifying the Parts of Your Wireless Mouse Left mouse button Wheel button...
  • Page 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied with the mouse) into the wireless mouse as shown. Inserting Batteries into the Wireless Mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29 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 30. Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off. The battery indicator status.
  • Page 30 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 31 Turning on the Computer If you continue to press the power button, the computer turns off. 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.

  • Page 32: Using The Touch Pad

    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 Touch pad Right button Left button...
  • Page 33 Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item. Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once. Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice. Sliding one finger Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Wireless Mouse

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Connecting the Wireless Mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. To connect the wireless optical mouse Turn the wireless mouse over. Slide the power button on the wireless mouse to the ON position. Connecting the Mouse Turn on your computer.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    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 37 VAIO User Guide Window User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to Sony Computing Support Web site Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Includes support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications...

  • Page 38: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    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 39: Turning Off Your Computer

    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. Click Start on the Windows®...
  • Page 40 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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 48 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-177-445-01...

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