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QS_Mondavi.book Page 3 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Contents Notice to Users ............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................14 Applying Ergonomics ...............................................15 Locating Controls and Ports ......................................16 Getting Started ..........................................21 Turning On Your Computer ...............................
QS_Mondavi.book Page 4 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Cleaning Your Computer.......................................... 37 Handling the LCD Screen......................................... 37 VAIO Recovery Options............................39 About Recovery Options .......................................... 40 About the Recovery Media Kit ................................. 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard ........................... 46 Troubleshooting.............................
QS_Mondavi.book Page 5 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 6 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 7 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ ❑ Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 8 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 9 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the computer not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 10 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surges.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 11 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 12 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 13 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 14 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 15 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Applying Ergonomics Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 17 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Locating Controls and Ports Back 1 2 3 Modem jack Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port 4 5 6 Parallel (printer) port Air vent USB 2.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 18 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left 1 2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low- 5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port speed supported) 2 3 4 A/V OUT jack Microphone jack Headphone jack 6 7 8 Air vent PC Card slots Memory Stick® media slot 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.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 21 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 22 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it, however, you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter. See “Powering Your Computer” in your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries. See also “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 23 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Turning On Your Computer Inserting the Battery Battery (supplied) 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter.” Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off. The battery indicator shows the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 24 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port 2 . AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 25 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Turning On Your Computer Opening the Computer Release latch 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer Power indicator Power button ✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off. 3 To increase brightness of the computer screen, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press or . To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press or .
QS_Mondavi.book Page 26 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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. Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Pointer Touch pad Left and right buttons Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 27 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Registering Your Computer Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item. Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 28 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 29 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. A second Help and Support Center window appears, which offers information about your computer. VAIO User Guide Window 1 2 User guide table of contents Link to the Electronic Flyer 3 Link to the VAIO Computer Specifications List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information List of specifications and programs.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 30 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Up A 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 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.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 31 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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 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.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 33 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 34 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 35 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 37 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Cleaning Your Computer company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem. Cleaning Your Computer ❑ Clean the computer with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer. You can use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 39 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO Recovery Options (For Windows® XP models only) The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 40 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have several options when recovering software or your computer’s operating system. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 41 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM About Recovery Options option, you lose all data and settings on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 42 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You should also have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 43 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM About the Recovery Media Kit To create the Recovery Media Kit 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 44 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting Create Recovery Media Kit 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combining media types, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW1 or DVD±RW drive.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 45 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM About the Recovery Media Kit ✍ The time required to create each CD or DVD may vary, depending on your optical drive’s recording speed. 7 When prompted, eject the disc. Label the top of the disc with a permanent marker according to the on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat steps step 6 through step 7 for each CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click OK. 10 Click Finish.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 46 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You can access this tool from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key1 on your notebook computer. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 47 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on the computer’s screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 48 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting Windows System Restore To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip this step. 3 48 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 49 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting C Drive Recovery 4 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. To recover drives C and D (and reclaim all space on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 50 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option 5 Choose the size of drive C. Any remaining disk space is allocated to drive D (minus the space allocated for the recovery drive). Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you to set the drive D to zero. 6 The wizard starts implementing recovery. When it is finished, click Next.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 51 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 3 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. ✍ If you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting Application Recovery 5 Click to select the check box for each software program you want to recover. Click Next.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 52 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting applications 6 As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or message. When the selected software has been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window appears.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 53 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 55 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).
QS_Mondavi.book Page 56 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer Why doesn’t my computer start? ❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and is on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. See “Turning On Your Computer” on page 22 for more information. ❑ Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. ❑ If the computer is connected to an external floppy disk drive, make sure the floppy disk drive is empty.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 57 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Troubleshooting Your Computer 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter. 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. 5 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 6 Select Yes, and press Enter. 7 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 58 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start 8 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 9 Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 11 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 59 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Why won’t the power management respond? Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate, is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 60 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ ❑ If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, adjust the button assignments. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key appears. and the E keys. The My Computer window 2 Click the Tools menu, and select Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears with the General tab open. 3 In the Click items as follows box, click to select Single-click to open an item (point to select).
QS_Mondavi.book Page 61 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad ❑ Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer. What do I do if the pointer doesn’t move when I use the mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ If you are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you still cannot use the pointer, restart the computer.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 62 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM 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 User Guide The online VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems.
QS_Mondavi.book Page 63 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Support Options 4 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 program settings. When your program is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring your program to any previously protected state.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 66 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start caps lock 16 hard disk drive 16 num lock 16 power 16 scroll lock 16 input devices 9 interference 8 Internet connection 30 O online support 62 online user guide 28 ordering Recovery Media Kit 45 output devices 9 P partition recovery 49 PC Card slots 18 phone laws governing 10 ports DC IN 19 i.
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 68 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed in USA © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc.
