Notebook Computer PCG-K40 Series Quick Start
Notice to Users ............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................13 Locating Controls and Ports ......................................15 Getting Started ..........................................21 Turning On Your Computer ......................................21 Using the Touch Pad .................................................24 Registering Your Computer .........................
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Notice to Users © 2005 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 trademark of IBM. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Safety Information WARNING ❑ ATHEROS and Atheros Total 802.11 are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The ATHEROS and Atheros Total 802.11 logos are registered trademarks of Atheros Communication, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.
Notice to Users . To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ ❑ (For CD-RW/DVD-ROM and DVD-RW drives) Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-9U1L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice to Users If trouble is experienced with this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913; or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. RECYCLING INFORMATION (For customers in the United States) This product contains mercury.
Notice to Users Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche. Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/. Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
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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 Rechargeable Battery Power Cord ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer 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 Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information.
Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hard disk drive indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Power button Touch pad 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Left and right buttons Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator Memory Stick® media indicator Memory Stick media slot Keyboard Speakers Computer screen (LCD) 15
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 2 3 4 DC IN port Modem jack Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port 5 6 7 Parallel (printer) port Air vent Security lock 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 Left 1 2 3 4 Air vent 5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port6 USB 2.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 2 Battery bay 3 Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole 18 Optical drive
Locating Controls and Ports Bottom 1 2 Memory bay Hard disk drive bay 3 Air vents 19
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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. 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.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Slide the battery (with the logo facing up) into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery. Inserting the Battery Battery (supplied) 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. 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.
Turning On Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To wall plug AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) DC IN port . ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the Computer Release latch 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning on the Computer Power indicator Power button ✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn key and tap the F6 key. ❑ To decrease brightness, press the Fn key and tap the F5 key. Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad.
Using the Touch Pad Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Pointer 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.
Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. You can also register your computer online at http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration.
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. To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support window appears, displaying information about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO® User Guide 1 2 3 1 2 User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to Sony Online Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Contains support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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 connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer. 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack. Make sure it clicks into place.
Turning Off Your Computer To set up a dial-up connection 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard 2 Click Next. 3 If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet. 4 Click Next. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when the power indicator turns off. ✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes. See the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. ✍ If you are unable to turn off the computer, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. This operation may result in data loss.
Troubleshooting Your Computer 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). What do I do if my computer won’t start? ❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears. 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. 8 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts.
Troubleshooting Your Computer 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. What do I do if my computer stops responding? It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located on the taskbar. Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of unsaved data.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 3 3 Press R to select restart. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 4 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down. 3 Press Enter. 4 Press R to select restart. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off.
Support Options 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 on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide provides detailed 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.
For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
