VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-TR2 Series
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Short Cut Menu +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu. +Ctrl+F Displays the Search Results - Computers window, where you can locate other computers.
Contents Notice to Users ............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................15 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................15 Locating Controls and Ports ......................................16 Getting Started ..........................................23 Turning On Your Computer ......................................23 Using the Touch Pad .................................................25 Registering Your Computer ...............
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Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start The Wireless LAN functionality*, which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). * Selected models may come with a PC Card. Sony, DVgate Plus, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Notice to Users Safety Information . WARNING ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ ❑ To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. ❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources d’Énergie Limitées.
Notice to Users harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For a Sony Service Center near you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).
Notice to Users (S’applique aux modèles sans fil de LAN seulement) L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Notice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
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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 Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery ✍ Recovery CDs are not included with your computer. Instead, a hard disk drive recovery program is built into your computer. For more information, see “VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility” on page 31.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front (Upper Panel) 1 2 Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator 6 7 3 4 5 Scroll lock indicator Computer screen (LCD) Speakers 8 9 10 16 MOTION EYE® Camera MOTION EYE® Camera indicator CAPTURE button Volume buttons Magnify button
Locating Controls and Ports Front (Lower Panel) 1 2 3 4 5 Wireless LAN switch Touch pad and left and right buttons Power indicator Battery indicator Hard disk drive indicator 6 7 Memory Stick® media indicator Wireless LAN indicator 8 9 10 Power button Keyboard CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and eject button 17
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 2 18 DC IN port Battery port
Locating Controls and Ports Left 1 2 3 VGA monitor port Air vent USB port 4 5 6 i.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 2 3 4 Headphones jack Microphone jack USB port PC Card eject button 5 6 7 PC Card slot Network (Ethernet) port Modem jack Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port.
Locating Controls and Ports Removing Rubber Tabs Rubber tab Rubber tab ✍ Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the hidden ports and jacks.
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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. See the “Powering Your Computer” chapter of your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) . ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. 1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. 2 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.
Using the Touch Pad 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 Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item. Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once. Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item. Moving your finger Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is along the right edge available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll of the touch pad feature.) Moving your finger Equivalent to scrolling horizontally.
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 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 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window 1 2 User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to the Sony Computing Support Web site 28 List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information List of your computer’s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information (Internet access required)
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 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. To set up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. See “Setting up a dial-up Internet connection” in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 1 Close all operations. 2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. 3 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off. ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
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.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit. Go to http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html. To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer model number (for example, PCG-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories.
Troubleshooting 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 power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the guide that came with your display for details.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 3 Use the Down Arrow key to select System Time, set the time (hour: minute: second), and press Enter. 4 Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears. 5 Press Enter. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, select Yes, and press Enter. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter.
Troubleshooting My computer stopped responding. How do I turn it off? ❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Turn Off Computer and click OK. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears, select the Shut Down menu and click Turn Off.* ✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer Documentation The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides.
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