VAIO® Notebook Quick Start PCG-GR200 Series
Contents Welcome.......................................................5 Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................7 Registering Your Notebook ........................................9 Setting up your dial-up connection ...........................10 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ...........15 Connecting a Power Source ......................................21 Starting Your Notebook ............................................27 Shutting Down Your Notebook............................
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting........................................57 Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 58 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 63 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices .................................................... 65 Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68 Troubleshooting the Modem...................................
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook, see the Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook. ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor that supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology* and a V.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional. ❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features. ❑ Removable Hard Disk Drive — Take advantage of the increased computing versatility and expansion capabilities that a removable drive affords.
Unpacking Your Notebook Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit* Power cord AC adapter Rechargeable battery pack Weight saver * The removable hard disk drive and removable optical disc drive are preinstalled in your notebook. Documents ❑ VAIO® Notebook Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO® notebook you purchased. Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
Registering Your Notebook Registering Your Notebook Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your notebook: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook. ❑ Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Setting up your dial-up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection for the first time. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows® XP Home Edition/Windows® XP Professional) 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
Setting up your dial-up connection Phone and Modem Options window 4 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start New Connection Wizard 5 12 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.
Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows® 2000 Professional) 1 Double-click the Connect to the Internet The Internet Connection Wizard appears. icon on the Windows desktop. Internet Connection Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection and to choose your ISP.
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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes all the controls and ports on your notebook, how to connect your notebook to a power source, and how to start and shut down your notebook.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 3 2 1 Memory Stick® indicator 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Power indicator Battery 1 and 2 indicators Hard disk drive indicator 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen Keyboard Speakers Left and right buttons Touchpad Battery bay Power button
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook Left S400 1 2 3 Back button for center Jog 4 Dial™ control Center Jog Dial™ control 5 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or 6 DVD-ROM drive in multipurpose bay* Memory Stick® slot PC Card slots i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port * This multipurpose bay can house either an optical disc drive or an optional second battery.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Right 1 2 3 18 Air vent Drive bay with removable hard disk drive Battery bay
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook Back 1 2 3 4 5 Air vent DC In port Printer port VGA port AV Out jack 6 7 8 9 10 Ethernet port USB ports Modem jack Microphone jack* Headphone jack * There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack. Only connect 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Bottom 1 2 3 20 Tilt stands Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever Port replicator connector
Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the notebook. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter is unplugged from your notebook. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter. Using battery power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook.
Connecting a Power Source 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the right side of the notebook. Inserting battery pack Battery pack (supplied) VAIO logo facing up 3 Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks. ✍ If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start There are two battery indicators on the notebook Battery indicators Battery indicators Battery Indicator 1 2 Battery Indicator Light Status On Single blink Double blink Off 24 Description Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook. Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook. Description The notebook is using battery power. The battery is running out of power.
Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it. 2 Pull out the battery pack. Removing the battery pack 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks. You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery, or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery. ❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel™ utility. See “Power Saving Modes” in the online User Guide for more information. ❑ The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time.
Starting Your Notebook Starting Your Notebook 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening the notebook LCD lock lever 2 Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power indicator turns on. Power button Power button Power indicator ✍ If you hold the power button down for more than four seconds, the notebook turns off.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Shutting Down Your Notebook To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your notebook. (For Windows® 2000) 1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3 Select Shut Down. 4 Click OK. ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 5 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. The notebook is off when the power indicator turns off.
Shutting Down Your Notebook 5 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook. ✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See “Controlling Power Management” in the online User Guide for more information. If you are unable to shut down your notebook. 1 2 Close or end all operations as follows: ❑ Close all applications. ❑ Remove the PC Cards. ❑ Disconnect USB devices. Restart the notebook.
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Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased. See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory preinstalled. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PC133 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMMs (gold lead contacts).
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook. See the bulleted list below.
Typical expansion memory configuration Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB memory* Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 * The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory-installed memory modules.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack(s). 3 After your notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate screwdriver.
Removing a memory module 5 Remove the memory module. Removing memory module 1 2 1 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow The memory module is released. 6 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow. Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover. ✍ Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To upgrade your memory, removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Installing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a memory module” for removing the preinstalled memory. 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot. Press the module into place until it clicks. Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot. 4 36 2 Press the module into place until it clicks. Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.
Viewing the amount of memory Viewing the amount of memory 1 Restart the notebook. 2 (Windows XP) Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and then click “Sony Notebook Setup.” The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. (Windows 2000) Click Start on the Windows taskbar, select VAIO, and then click “Sony Notebook Setup.” The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. 3 Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory.
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About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.
Software Overview DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®* connector and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats. Easy CD Creator™ (Windows® 2000 only) Roxio, Inc. Easy CD Creator lets you make your own data, audio and multimedia CDs.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Microsoft® Word Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents for use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file format and extends Word’s ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word also extends that easeof-use to international users, making it simple to create multilingual documents. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc.
Software Overview Quicken® Intuit Inc. Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You can even pay your bills online. RealJukebox® Real Networks Inc. RealJukebox is one of the world’s most widely used personal music management systems.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK®* connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solution to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc.
Software Overview VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs. To use your recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.
Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® 2000) Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® 2000) The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Recovery utilities. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD(s) to repair software applications. 1 Turn on your notebook.
Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® 2000) The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased. The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format. It formats the hard disk drive, then restores all the original software. Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start 6 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD. ✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program.
Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® XP) Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® XP) The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Recovery utilities. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD(s) to repair software applications.
Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® XP) Device Manager screen 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This will remove the device driver from your system. Click OK to confirm this action. Repeat as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. To restart, click Start in the Windows taskbar, Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the Windows desktop reappears, Windows will automatically reinstall the device drivers from the Driver Recovery CD.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start To use the System Recovery CD(s) This CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and applications will be lost. You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive.
Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® XP) If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook. 2 Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on. ❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If you have connected an external, optional floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Troubleshooting Your Notebook 7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/). My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start. ❑ If you have connected an external, optional floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (non-bootable).
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook. See “To use the System Recovery CD(s)” for more information. The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and applications will be lost. My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.
Troubleshooting Your Notebook The power management setting is not responding. Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state, such as Hibernate. ❑ To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability: 1 Close all open applications. 2 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and then selecting Restart from the drop-down list.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged. ❑ The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the screen. ❑ The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times.
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work. ❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector. See “Connecting a PS/2® External Mouse or Keyboard” for more information. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse. ❑ The computer should be restarted. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the “U” key to select Turn Off Computer / Shut Down, and then wait at least four seconds. 3 Press the “R” key to restart your computer. ❑ If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and then select Turn Off Computer / Shut Down on the Windows® dialog box.
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO® computers when using an i.LINK* cable 1 Disconnect the i.LINK cable from both computers and then reconnect it. 2 Wait for the computers to respond. If neither computer responds after a few moments, restart both computers. ✍ The computers may not recognize an i.LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook. 1 (Windows XP) Click Start, Control Panel, System, and then Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers are installed properly. (Windows 2000) Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, and then select Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers are installed properly.
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use. Check the connections for each device, and then restart your notebook. My PC Card is not working. ❑ Check that the PC Card is installed properly. ❑ Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. Refer to “Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs” for more information. When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optical drive” appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.
Troubleshooting Software 3 Right-click the Local Area Connection with device name “WAN Network Driver,” and select Disable. Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled. If you need to reverse this setting, repeat the steps above and select Enable.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work. ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line” in the online user guide for more information. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem.
Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound. ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the key combination Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the center Jog Dial™ control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press the key combination Fn+F4, and then press to increase the volume or you can use the or center Jog Dial control to adjust the volume.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print. ❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start 4 VAIO® Support Agent (Windows® 2000)You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows desktop. (Windows XP) You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking the Start button and then Help and Support.Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications, network settings, and other important software settings.
Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM - 5 PM (PT) America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com/ phone 800-827-6364 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc.) Web site http://www.compuserve.
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Norton AntiVirus® (Symantec Corporation) Web site http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/ phone 800-927-3991; 900-646-0007* hours M - F, 6 AM - 5 PM (PT) * Support from 1-800-927-3991 is fee-based per incident. Support from 1-900-646-0007 is fee-based per minute. Online support is free of charge. PC-Cillin® 2000(Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/ phone 949-387-7800 e-mail support@trendmicro.
Software Support Information WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.) Web site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp phone 510-651-0888 e-mail support@intervideo.com Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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Index A AC adapter 16, 21 AC power 21 adding memory 31 Application Recovery CD audio troubleshooting 71 47, 51 B battery packs 16, 22 charging 23 indicator lights 24 inserting 22 inserting into battery bay rechargeable 21 removing 25 brightness adjusting 27 buttons Start (Windows) 28 registering 9 setting up 16 shutting down 28 starting 27 troubleshooting 58 unpacking 7 connecting power source 21 controls locating 16 D 22 C cables phone 16 power cord 21 charge status indicator light 24 charging batter
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start battery 24 charge status 24 inserting battery pack 22 installing memory module 36 L LCD lock lever 27 troubleshooting 62 lever LCD 27 locating controls and ports 16 71 70 63 16 O optical drive tray troubleshooting 66 P PC Card troubleshooting peripheral devices troubleshooting phone cable 16 80 22 S N Notebook Computer 72 R rechargeable battery packs 21, recharging battery packs 23 Recovery CD 47, 51 registering your notebook 9 removing memory module 34 restoring data
Index starting computer 27 startup problems 28, 29 support software 75 support, technical 73 T technical support 73 touchpad troubleshooting 63 troubleshooting 57, 58 audio 71 drives, PC Cards, and peripheral devices LCD 62 modem 70 mouse and touchpad 63 printer 72 software 68 startup 28, 29 turning on computer 27 65 U unpacking the computer 7 V ventilation slot 19 viewing the amount of memory 37 W Windows Start button 28 taskbar 28, 60 81
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