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... other computers. 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. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu. Together with the or keys, it decreases volume. Together...
... other computers. 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. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu. Together with the or keys, it decreases volume. Together...
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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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...SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of license agreements enclosed with the interoperability specifications established by third parties....the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 prior written approval.
...SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of license agreements enclosed with the interoperability specifications established by third parties....the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 prior written approval.
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...policies will be detailed during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in the battery bay. 6 Model Number: PCG-591L Serial Number Safety Information WARNING ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. End User / ...telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the bottom of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Windows logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop...
...policies will be detailed during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in the battery bay. 6 Model Number: PCG-591L Serial Number Safety Information WARNING ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. End User / ...telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the bottom of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Windows logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 201-... may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-591L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. All cables used in a residential installation. The digits represented by ## are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 201-... may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-591L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. All cables used in a residential installation. The digits represented by ## are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance...
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.... RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your fax software documentation. VAIO® Computer Quick Start disponible sur le site Web de Sante Canada, a l'adresse suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS...
.... RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your fax software documentation. VAIO® Computer Quick Start disponible sur le site Web de Sante Canada, a l'adresse suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS...
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Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony VAIO® computer. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord 13
Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony VAIO® computer. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord 13
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...that contains detailed information on page 27 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start (this document) - See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. Go to use . ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications - Contains information on your new computer. About ... CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer for Recovery CDs. 14 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide -
...that contains detailed information on page 27 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start (this document) - See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. Go to use . ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications - Contains information on your new computer. About ... CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer for Recovery CDs. 14 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide -
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... the unit to a network, refer to the Network (Ethernet) port. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port. 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. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" for more information. 18
... the unit to a network, refer to the Network (Ethernet) port. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port. 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. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" for more information. 18
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...can begin charging it when you can take advantage of the computer to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries. UNLOCK/LOCK Latch UNLOCK/ LOCK... RELEASE latch 21 Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately, use your AC adapter. See also "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on the bottom of Sony's many support options. To attach and charge the battery 1 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on page 27. You'll ...
...can begin charging it when you can take advantage of the computer to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries. UNLOCK/LOCK Latch UNLOCK/ LOCK... RELEASE latch 21 Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately, use your AC adapter. See also "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on the bottom of Sony's many support options. To attach and charge the battery 1 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on page 27. You'll ...
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... the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges. See "To connect the AC adapter." See "Powering Your Computer" in your on or off. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and slide the battery... it clicks into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. 4 Connect the AC adapter to charge whether the computer is on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. 22 Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves 3 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place.
... the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges. See "To connect the AC adapter." See "Powering Your Computer" in your on or off. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and slide the battery... it clicks into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. 4 Connect the AC adapter to charge whether the computer is on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. 22 Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves 3 Move the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place.
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power button ✍ If you continue to press 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+F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key . ❑ To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key . 24
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power button ✍ If you continue to press 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+F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key . ❑ To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key . 24
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades. 26 Protect your finger along the right edge of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you will enable Sony... benefits by registering your contact information, you may have with additional registration opportunities later. By giving Sony your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Warranty Card for more details. ❑ Product Information Notification - Take...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades. 26 Protect your finger along the right edge of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you will enable Sony... benefits by registering your contact information, you may have with additional registration opportunities later. By giving Sony your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Warranty Card for more details. ❑ Product Information Notification - Take...
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...is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Locating the VAIO User Guide User guide link 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... VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your new ...
...is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Locating the VAIO User Guide User guide link 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... VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your new ...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide 1 2 3 1 User guide table of contents 2 Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to VAIO Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Access to computer support and list of your computer's hardware specifications (Internet access required). 28
VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide 1 2 3 1 User guide table of contents 2 Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to VAIO Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Access to computer support and list of your computer's hardware specifications (Internet access required). 28
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... chapter of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet. 5 Click Next. 6 Follow the on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide. 2 Click Start, point to your dial-up connection.
... chapter of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet. 5 Click Next. 6 Follow the on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide. 2 Click Start, point to your dial-up connection.
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See "Conserving Battery Power" in data loss. 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer and avoid losing data. The computer is off ... to turn off automatically. This operation may result in loss of the Start menu to display the Turn off your computer may result in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for your computer to turn off the computer, press the power button and hold it until the computer turns off. Follow...
See "Conserving Battery Power" in data loss. 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer and avoid losing data. The computer is off ... to turn off automatically. This operation may result in loss of the Start menu to display the Turn off your computer may result in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for your computer to turn off the computer, press the power button and hold it until the computer turns off. Follow...
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...easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and application recovery utility enables you to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help...of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media. ❑ Create your own Recovery Media Kit, using your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is equipped with your purchased CD or DVD media. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs,...
...easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and application recovery utility enables you to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help...of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media. ❑ Create your own Recovery Media Kit, using your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is equipped with your purchased CD or DVD media. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs,...
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... recovery options or instructions on your computer. 2 Click Start in a separate window*. * If you do not perform a recovery operation, your computer when closing the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility. 32 Go to http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html. Access the Help by following these steps: 1 Turn on using the...
... recovery options or instructions on your computer. 2 Click Start in a separate window*. * If you do not perform a recovery operation, your computer when closing the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility. 32 Go to http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html. Access the Help by following these steps: 1 Turn on using the...
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...See the guide that came with your computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do not use the computer for details. ❑ Disconnect the AC ...10065; Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on , follow these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using an external display, make...
...See the guide that came with your computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do not use the computer for details. ❑ Disconnect the AC ...10065; Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on , follow these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using an external display, make...