Sony VGN-P Quick Start Manual

VGN-P Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
4-161-259-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Let's get started
1
Check supplied items
AC adapter Display/LAN adapter 
Power cord
Spare pointing stick caps (2)
 On selected models only.
Battery pack
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
Noise canceling headphones 
(with two sizes of extra earbuds)
What to do next
Update your computer Prepare for a recovery
Keep your computer updated by You can restore the computer from the
downloading updates from recovery discs (not supplied) or the recovery
Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that partition in case of a system failure.
your computer can run more efficiently and
Click Start , Help and Support,
securely.
Use my VAIO, and
Click Start , All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
To create recovery discs, connect an external optical
disc drive (not supplied).
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 inward.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2
Fit the battery pack into the battery
adapter cable into your computer.
compartment.
3
Slide the battery pack toward the front of
the computer.
4
Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
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.
Start the SmartWi™
Start the Instant Mode
Connection Utility
With the Instant Mode, you can play music
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility  to
and videos or access the Internet without
manage wireless connections.
launching the Windows operating system.
 Available on selected models only.
Press the XMB (Xross Media Bar) button
Click Start , All Programs, and
while your computer is off or in
SmartWi Connection Utility.
Hibernate mode.
See the help file included with the
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
See the Instant Mode User Guide included with
the software for more information.
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer
before using the wireless function.
4 5
Locate
Power on
User Guide
1 1
Click Start > Help and Support.
Lift the LCD screen lid.
2 2
Slide the power switch until the power Click Use my VAIO.
indicator light turns on. 3
Click VAIO User Guide.
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
Attention
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
first startup. No action is required until the
setup window appears.
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.