Sony VPCEA21FX/BI Quick Start Manual page 2

VPCE Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
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
Create your recovery
Update your computer
discs
Keep your computer updated by Create your own recovery discs immediately,
downloading updates from so that you can restore your computer to
Windows Update and VAIO Update for
factory-installed settings in case of a system
enhancing your computer's efficiency, failure.
security, and functionality.
For details, click Start ,
Click Start , All Programs, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and
VAIO User Guide.
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.
download the updates.
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Install Connect
battery pack AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
unlock position. then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2 adapter cable into your computer.
Slide the battery pack diagonally into the
battery compartment and push down.
3
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the LOCK
position.
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™ Activate the Quick
Connection Utility Web Access function
With the Quick Web Access function, you can
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility  to
access the Internet without launching the
manage wireless connections.
Windows operating system.
 Available on selected models only.
1
Press the WEB button while your
Click Start , All Programs, and
computer is off.
SmartWi Connection Utility.
2
Follow the instructions in the initial setup
See the help file included with the
wizard.
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
For more information, click the icon located at
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer
the lower right corner of the screen displayed
before using the wireless function.
when using the Quick Web Access function.
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Locate
Power on
VAIO Manual
1
Lift the LCD screen lid. Your VAIO computer comes with the
following documentation.
2
Press the power button until the power
indicator light turns on.
On-screen manuals:
1
Click Start and Help and Support.
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Click VAIO User Guide.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)
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Safety Information
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Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Attention
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
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk
drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
or in the process of powering on or shutting down. your computer.
Liquid Damage
With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your solve troubles on your computer.
computer. Turn on your computer, and then press the
button to launch the software.