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Sony VAIO VGN-FW Series Quick Start Manual
Sony VAIO VGN-FW Series Quick Start Manual

Sony VAIO VGN-FW Series Quick Start Manual

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VGN-FW 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.
4-146-476-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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  • Page 1 VGN-FW 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. 4-146-476-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China...
  • Page 2: Let's Get Started

    Let’s get started C heck supplied items AC adapter Power cord Battery pack The illustrations in this document may appear different from your model.
  • Page 3 I nstall battery pack Slide the battery LOCK switch inward. Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment and push down. Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
  • Page 4 C onnect AC adapter Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC adapter cable into your computer. 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.
  • Page 5 Power on Lift the LCD screen lid. Press the power button until the power indicator light turns on. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. No action is required until the setup window appears.
  • Page 6 L ocate User Guide Click Start > Help and Support. Click Use my VAIO. Click VAIO User Guide. Help and Support is easy to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
  • Page 7: What To Do Next

    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.
  • Page 8 Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs immediately, Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer so that you can restore your computer to when using it for the first few times to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. For details, refer to the on-screen VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in Help and Support. Recovery discs are not provided with your computer. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility* to manage wireless connections. * Available on selected models only. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. See the help file included with the SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
  • Page 9 Care & Handling Tips To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan, Help and Support is easy to access, and provides we encourage you to follow these guidelines. important documents and helpful support LCD Handling resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or exerting pressure on its lid when closed. HDD Care 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.