VPCZ1 Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French)
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.
4-258-536-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Let's get started
1
Check
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
Noise canceling headphones
(with two sizes of extra earbuds)
On selected models only.
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Create your
Update your computer
Recovery Media
Keep your computer updated by
Create your own Recovery Media
downloading updates from
immediately, so that you can restore your
Windows Update and VAIO Update for
computer to factory-installed settings in
enhancing your computer's efficiency,
case of a system failure.
security, and functionality.
For details, refer to the supplied Recovery,
Click Start
, All Programs,
Backup and Troubleshooting Guide.
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
2
3
Connect
AC adapter
1
Before using your computer for the first time,
Lift the LCD screen lid.
connect the computer to a power source
2
Press the power button until the power
with the AC adapter. Otherwise, your
indicator light turns on.
computer does not turn on.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
adapter cable into your computer.
Attention
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
first startup. No action is required until the
setup window appears.
Be sure to charge the battery pack when using the
computer for the first time because the battery pack is
not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Start wireless communications
Use the wireless connection utility installed on your computer to manage wireless
communications.
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer before using the wireless function.
The following wireless connection utilities may not be installed on the model you purchased.
On models with VAIO Smart Network
Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.
On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility
Click Start
, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.
See the help file included with your wireless connection utility for more information.
4
Locate
Power on
VAIO Manual
Your VAIO computer comes with the
following documentation.
On-screen manuals:
1
Click Start
and Help and Support.
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Select your desired manual.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)
Recovery, Backup and
Troubleshooting Guide
Safety Information
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
LCD Handling
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or
exerting pressure on its lid when closed.
HDD Care
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk
drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on
or in the process of powering on or shutting down.
Liquid Damage
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your
computer.
Ventilation
Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to
reduce heat.
AC Adapter
Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
your computer.
With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or
solve troubles on your computer.
Turn on your computer, and then press the
button to launch the software.
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