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  • Page 1 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 1 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-NVR Series...
  • Page 2 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 2 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 3 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Contents Welcome............5 Features ...............6 Unpacking Your Computer .........7 Registering Your Computer ........10 Accessing the User Guide .........10 About Adding Memory ..........10 Setting up your dial-up connection ......11 Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .....13 Locating Controls and Ports ........14 Connecting a Power Source ........19 Turning On Your Computer ........25...
  • Page 4 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 4 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting........41 Troubleshooting Your Computer......42 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ......44 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ....45 Getting Help..........47 Support Options ............48 Index............49...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 5 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

  • Page 6: Features

    Athlon™ XP processor. Portability — The rechargeable battery provides hours of use without AC ❑ power. Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables ❑ you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia programs, games, and entertainment software.

  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 7 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main Unit AC Adapter Ten-Key Bay unit Rechargeable Battery Compact Woofer Bay unit Weight Saver 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Power Cord * Do not store anything inside the weight saver.
  • Page 8 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 8 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Documents VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that ❑ contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To access this file, click Start on the Windows® operating system taskbar, Help and Support, and VAIO User Guide.
  • Page 9 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 9 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Unpacking Your Computer Other Packet containing special product offers ❑ ❑ Limited Warranty card...

  • Page 10: Registering Your Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 10 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot ❑...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 11 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Setting up your dial-up connection Setting up your dial-up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.
  • Page 12 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 12 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Vaio Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 13 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Setting Up Your VAIO Computer This section describes all the controls and ports on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and turn off your computer.

  • Page 14: Locating Controls And Ports

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 14 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Hard disk indicator screen Speakers Memory Stick® media indicator Keyboard Left and right buttons Touchpad Num Lock indicator Power indicator Caps Lock indicator Battery indicator...
  • Page 15 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 15 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Setting Up Your VAIO Computer Left PC Card slot AV Out jack Microphone jack Ethernet port Headphone jack Telephone jack Volume dial control i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port * There is a protruding dot on the left side of the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and ports.
  • Page 16 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 16 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Help button Multipurpose Bay Power button Battery bay CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Center Jog Dial™ Control and Back button Eject button * This Multipurpose Bay can house either the removable Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit, Com- pact Woofer Bay unit, or the internal Ten-Key Bay unit.
  • Page 17 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 17 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Setting Up Your VAIO Computer Back DC In port Printer (parallel) port USB port VGA (monitor) port Serial port Air vent ✍ There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel. Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.
  • Page 18 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 18 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom Reset button Release switch Tilt stands...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Power Source

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 19 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery as a power source. To use the AC adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the computer.
  • Page 20 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 20 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter ❑ is unplugged from your computer. When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑...
  • Page 21 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 21 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Connecting a Power Source Insert the battery into the battery bay on the right side of the computer. Inserting the battery Battery (supplied) VAIO logo facing up Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks. To charge the battery Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
  • Page 22 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 22 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Battery indicator Battery indicator Battery Indicator Description Indicates the status of the battery in the battery bay. Battery Indicator Light Status Description The computer is using battery power. Single blink The battery is running out of power.
  • Page 23 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 23 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery Push the battery bay cover down to open it. Pull out the battery. Removing the battery Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks. You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in a power saving mode.
  • Page 24 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 24 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start You can extend battery life by changing the power schemes. See ❑ “Controlling Power Consumption” in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. ❑ The battery supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time.

  • Page 25: Turning On Your Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 25 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening the Computer LCD lock lever Press the power button on top of the computer. The power indicator turns on if you are using AC power, or the power and battery indicators turn on if you are using battery power.

  • Page 26: Turning Off Your Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 26 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to turn off your computer. To turn off your computer From the Start menu, click Turn Off Computer. The “Turn off computer” dialog box appears.

  • Page 27: Software And Support Information

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 27 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Software and Support Information Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. For more information on the software installed on your computer, see the VAIO®...

  • Page 28: Software Overview

    -- Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® -- Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment ❑ ❑ Sony on Yahoo! -- Yahoo! Inc. VAIO Support Agent -- Sony Electronics Inc. ❑ ❑ WinDVD® -- InterVideo, Inc. WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard -- Corel Corp. ❑...

  • Page 29: Software Support Information

    Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/support telephone 510-859-0308;...
  • Page 30 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support...
  • Page 31 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 31 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Software Support Information WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.) Web site http://www.intervideo.com telephone 510-651-0888 WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard (Corel Corp.) Web site http://www.corel.com telephone 613-274-0500 hours M-F, 8:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (eastern time)
  • Page 32 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 32 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 33: Using The Recovery Cds

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 33 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs ❑...

  • Page 34: Application And System Recovery Cds

    Recovery CDs. You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical drive, use an external optical disc drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

  • Page 35: Using Your Recovery Cds

    When the Windows desktop appears, insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer’s optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. Double-click the Software folder icon.
  • Page 36 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 36 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and right-click My Computer. Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager.
  • Page 37 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 37 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Using Your Recovery CDs If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4- SONY-PC. Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software programs.
  • Page 38 Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
  • Page 39 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 39 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Using Your Recovery CDs ✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.
  • Page 40 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 40 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 41 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 42 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. ❑ ❑ Make sure the power indicator indicates that the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
  • Page 43 Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn the computer back on. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu appears. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 44 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO Computer Quick Start My computer stops responding or does not turn off. It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows® Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad

    ❑ into the mouse connector. See “Connecting the USB Device” in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse, make sure the mouse is ❑ plugged into the USB port.
  • Page 46 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 46 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM VAIO Computer Quick Start If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to use your Application ❑ Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 35 for more information. The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse.

  • Page 47: Getting Help

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 47 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed.

  • Page 48: Support Options

    VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states.

  • Page 49: Index

    Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 49 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM Index online support opening AC adapter connection notes registering using shutting down AC power starting Application Recovery CD unpacking user guide connecting battery Internet charging power source inserting controls notes locating removing using brightness...
  • Page 50 19, 20 power source connecting recharging battery Recovery CDs registering your computer restoring data shutting down software overview support information Sony Service Center starting computer startup problems support software Sony System Recovery CD technical support...
  • Page 51 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 51 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM...
  • Page 52 Andes_Quick_Start.book Page 52 Thursday, August 1, 2002 11:30 AM http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed in Japan © Sony Electronics Inc. 4-664-901-01...

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