VGC-JS 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)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
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Let's get started
1
C heck
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
USB keyboard
USB mouse
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
C onnect
C onnect
USB keyboard
USB mouse
1
Plug the keyboard cable to your desired USB
Plug the mouse cable to your desired USB
port on the back of the computer.
port on the back of the computer.
2
Route the mouse cable through the cable
clamp.
Create your recovery
Locate the User Guide
discs
Create your own recovery discs immediately,
You can locate the User Guide from
so that you can restore your computer to
Help and Support, which provides helpful
factory-installed settings in case of a system
information with the following categories:
failure.
Get started with my VAIO
Click Start
, Help and Support,
Use my VAIO
Use my VAIO, and
Troubleshoot my VAIO
VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
Click Start
, Help and Support,
Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide.
Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.
4
5
C onnect
Power on
AC adapter
1
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter
Press the power button until the power
and an AC outlet, and then plug the AC
indicator light turns on.
adapter cable into your computer.
2
Route the AC adapter cable through the
cable clamp.
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
Do not exert pressure on the computer while cleaning.
Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
Otherwise, you may make scratches on the LCD.
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.