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... computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display. Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. Short Cut Menu +F1 +Tab +D +E +F +Ctrl+F +M Shift+ +M +R Fn+ +Insert Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn+F12 Fn+Esc Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. Switches the selected button on . Displays the Search Results - To return the system to normal operating mode, press the power button. Displays...
... computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display. Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. Short Cut Menu +F1 +Tab +D +E +F +Ctrl+F +M Shift+ +M +R Fn+ +Insert Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn+F12 Fn+Esc Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. Switches the selected button on . Displays the Search Results - To return the system to normal operating mode, press the power button. Displays...
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Contents 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 25 Registering Your Computer 26 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 27 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 29 Turning Off Your Computer 30 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 31 Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting Your Computer 33 Support Options 37 3
Contents 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 25 Registering Your Computer 26 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 27 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 29 Turning Off Your Computer 30 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 31 Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting Your Computer 33 Support Options 37 3
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Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks of products with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, DVgate Plus, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the 5 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL...
Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks of products with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, DVgate Plus, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the 5 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL...
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... connection. All products with Limited Power Sources. ❑ To prevent possible damage to the unit and easily accessible. ❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are located on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as possible to your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCG-591L Serial Number...
... connection. All products with Limited Power Sources. ❑ To prevent possible damage to the unit and easily accessible. ❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are located on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as possible to your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCG-591L Serial Number...
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... 0.3). All cables used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be provided to radio and television reception. On the bottom of devices which may make changes in interference to the telephone company. A telephone plug and jack used to connect peripherals must comply with non-compliant peripherals is likely to result in its facilities, equipment, operations, or...
... 0.3). All cables used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be provided to radio and television reception. On the bottom of devices which may make changes in interference to the telephone company. A telephone plug and jack used to connect peripherals must comply with non-compliant peripherals is likely to result in its facilities, equipment, operations, or...
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... about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found to comply with any health problems are absolutely safe. The Notebook Computer (PCG-591L) contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co-located and operating simultaneously with using low power wireless devices. Any unauthorized change made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Si...
... about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found to comply with any health problems are absolutely safe. The Notebook Computer (PCG-591L) contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co-located and operating simultaneously with using low power wireless devices. Any unauthorized change made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Si...
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...® Windows® XP operating system feature a Hard Disk Drive recovery process that eliminates the need for immediate use your computer. A searchable on-screen help file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on the model you purchased, a selection of program CDs may be included with Recovery CDs. Software CDs ❑ Depending on your new computer. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on unpacking and setting up your...
...® Windows® XP operating system feature a Hard Disk Drive recovery process that eliminates the need for immediate use your computer. A searchable on-screen help file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on the model you purchased, a selection of program CDs may be included with Recovery CDs. Software CDs ❑ Depending on your new computer. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on unpacking and setting up your...
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Speakers 2 Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ 8 Model number switch 3 Pre-programmable buttons 9 Scroll lock indicator 4 Touch pad 10 Caps lock indicator 5 Left and right buttons 11 Num lock indicator 6 Keyboard 12 Hard disk drive indicator 15
Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Speakers 2 Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ 8 Model number switch 3 Pre-programmable buttons 9 Scroll lock indicator 4 Touch pad 10 Caps lock indicator 5 Left and right buttons 11 Num lock indicator 6 Keyboard 12 Hard disk drive indicator 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 Battery indicator 2 Wireless LAN indicator 3 Bluetooth™ indicator 4 Power button 5 Modem jack 6 Air Vent 7 Optical drive eject button 8 Optical drive Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator. Do not connect any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 Battery indicator 2 Wireless LAN indicator 3 Bluetooth™ indicator 4 Power button 5 Modem jack 6 Air Vent 7 Optical drive eject button 8 Optical drive Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator. Do not connect any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive...
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... adapter as a power source. Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can begin charging it , however, you use your AC adapter. To attach and charge the battery 1 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of Sony's many support options. See also "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for more information about using batteries...
... adapter as a power source. Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can begin charging it , however, you use your AC adapter. To attach and charge the battery 1 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of Sony's many support options. See also "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for more information about using batteries...
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... battery indicator shows the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges. See "To connect the AC adapter." Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves 3 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. 22 Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to the computer. See "Powering...
... battery indicator shows the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges. See "To connect the AC adapter." Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves 3 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. 22 Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to the computer. See "Powering...
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... edge of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your contact information, you will enable Sony to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to drag an item. See the Warranty Card for more details. ❑ Product Information Notification - VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to complete...
... edge of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your contact information, you will enable Sony to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to drag an item. See the Warranty Card for more details. ❑ Product Information Notification - VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to complete...
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See "Setting up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. To set up a dial-up Internet connection" in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of your on -screen instructions. 29 The New Connection Wizard appears. Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your...
See "Setting up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. To set up a dial-up Internet connection" in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of your on -screen instructions. 29 The New Connection Wizard appears. Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your...
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... Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. * The number of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media. ❑ Create your own Recovery Media Kit, using CD or DVD media* that guide you through several recovery options to restore your preinstalled software programs and specific partitions on the computer model purchased. 31 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility (Windows® XP...
... Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. * The number of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media. ❑ Create your own Recovery Media Kit, using CD or DVD media* that guide you through several recovery options to restore your preinstalled software programs and specific partitions on the computer model purchased. 31 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility (Windows® XP...
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... computer model number (for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help. The VAIO Recovery Wizard Help appears in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar and click All Programs. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Wizard. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for example, PCV-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit...
... computer model number (for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help. The VAIO Recovery Wizard Help appears in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar and click All Programs. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Wizard. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for example, PCV-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit...
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... troubleshooting topics refer to press the reset button. 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 33 Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these steps: 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2 Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Turn on the power. ❑ Condensation may encounter when using an external display, make...
... troubleshooting topics refer to press the reset button. 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 33 Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these steps: 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2 Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Turn on the power. ❑ Condensation may encounter when using an external display, make...
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... bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 4 Turn on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Press Enter. 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on the computer. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2 Set the date...
... bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 4 Turn on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Press Enter. 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on the computer. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2 Set the date...
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... disk drive, then remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony VAIO® logo appears. Troubleshooting Your Computer ❑ If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located...
... disk drive, then remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony VAIO® logo appears. Troubleshooting Your Computer ❑ If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located...
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... and prevent the computer from entering either power saving mode. VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off . 36 Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? If you press a key or the power button while the computer is entering Standby or Hibernate mode, then the operating system may cause loss of data. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery.
... and prevent the computer from entering either power saving mode. VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off . 36 Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? If you press a key or the power button while the computer is entering Standby or Hibernate mode, then the operating system may cause loss of data. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery.
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... menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide...
... menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide...