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- Page 1 Fuji3.book Page 1 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-TR3 Series...
- Page 2 Fuji3.book Page 2 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fuji3.book Page 3 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Contents Notice to Users ..........5 Setting Up ..........15 Unpacking Your Computer ........15 Locating Controls and Ports ........17 Getting Started ..........23 Turning On Your Computer ........23 Using the Touch Pad ..........26 Registering Your Computer ........27 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ....28 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ......30 Turning Off Your Computer ........31... - Page 4 Fuji3.book Page 4 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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Page 5: Notice To Users
THE USE THEREOF. computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make dissemination of products with functions that any modification to this manual or the effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an... - Page 6 Macrovision Corporation. 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...
- Page 7 Fuji3.book Page 7 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Notice to Users Safety Information WARNING To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Service Center. expose your computer to rain or moisture.
- Page 8 Pour des raisons de sécurité et/ou de performance, Sony recommande If you have questions about this product, you l’utilisation de batteries rechargeables can write to the Sony Customer Information authentiques Sony. Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
- Page 9 Model No.: PCG-4A1L ❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Responsible Party: Sony Electronics receiver is connected. Inc. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced Address: 680 Kinderkamack radio/TV technician for help.
- Page 10 Repair of this equipment should be made only ACTA. by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For a Sony Service Center near you, call The REN is used to determine the number of 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
- Page 11 Fuji3.book Page 11 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Notice to Users This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est located or operating with any other antenna or conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. transmitter.
- Page 12 Fuji3.book Page 12 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX Do not handle damaged or leaking IONS DE LITHIUM lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is RECYCLAGE DES incorrectly replaced. Replace ACCUMULATEU only with the same or equivalent RS AUX IONS DE...
- Page 13 Fuji3.book Page 13 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Notice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
- Page 14 Fuji3.book Page 14 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Canadian Regulatory Information: Wireless Devices (IC RSS‑210) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisee seulement (1) this device may not cause interference, aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l utilisateur du dispositif and (2) this device must accept any interference, doit etre pret a accepter tout brouillage including interference that may cause undesired radioelectrique recu, meme si ce brouillage est operation of the device. susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage this device is intended to be operated indoors au service faisant l objet d une licence, il doit and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. etre utilise a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that fenetres afin de fournir un ecran de blindage is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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Page 15: Setting Up
Fuji3.book Page 15 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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... - Page 16 VAIO® Computer Specifications — An electronic 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, a selection of program CDs may be ❑...
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Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports
Fuji3.book Page 17 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front (Upper Panel) Num lock indicator MOTION EYE® camera Caps lock indicator MOTION EYE® camera indicator Scroll lock indicator CAPTURE button Computer screen (LCD) Volume buttons Speakers Magnify button... - Page 18 Fuji3.book Page 18 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Front (Lower Panel) Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator Touch pad and Power button left and right buttons Power indicator Keyboard Battery indicator Optical drive manual eject hole Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive and eject button Memory Stick®...
- Page 19 Fuji3.book Page 19 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Locating Controls and Ports Back DC IN port Battery port Opening Rubber Tabs Rubber tab Rubber tab ✍ Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the hidden ports and jacks. Make sure not to tear the rubber tab off.
- Page 20 Fuji3.book Page 20 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left VGA monitor port i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port Air vent Peripheral device DC OUT port USB port Memory Stick® media slot...
- Page 21 Fuji3.book Page 21 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Locating Controls and Ports Right Headphones jack PC Card slot Microphone jack Network (Ethernet) port USB port Modem jack PC Card eject button Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port.
- Page 22 Fuji3.book Page 22 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom UNLOCK/LOCK latch Reset button RELEASE latch Ventilation slots...
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Page 23: Getting Started
Fuji3.book Page 23 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Getting Started Getting Started The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it. To charge it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer. The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off. - Page 24 Fuji3.book Page 24 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter Power cord...
- Page 25 Fuji3.book Page 25 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Turning On Your Computer Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator ✍ If you continue to hold the power button, the computer turns off.
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Page 26: Using The Touch Pad
Fuji3.book Page 26 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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. Locating the Touch Pad Right button Touch pad... -
Page 27: Registering Your Computer
If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑... -
Page 28: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide
Fuji3.book Page 28 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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®... - Page 29 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information Link to the Sony Online List of your computer’s hardware Support Web site specifications and preinstalled software information (Internet access required)
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Page 30: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
Fuji3.book Page 30 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Up A 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 31: Turning Off Your Computer
Fuji3.book Page 31 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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. - Page 32 Fuji3.book Page 32 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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Page 33: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility
Fuji3.book Page 33 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM 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, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. - Page 34 Follow the online instructions to order the 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 or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Fuji3.book Page 35 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start? If your computer comes with a floppy disk drive, make sure the drive is ❑ empty. If you are using an external display, make sure the display is plugged into a ❑... - Page 36 Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer, and restart the computer. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup window. Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu, and then use the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values.
- Page 37 Fuji3.book Page 37 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM Troubleshooting Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. When the Setup Confirmation window appears again, select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. My computer stopped responding. How do I turn it off? Click Start on the Windows®...
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Page 38: 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 Online 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 39 Fuji3.book Page 39 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM...
- Page 40 Fuji3.book Page 42 Monday, December 15, 2003 6:34 PM http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-681-653-01...