VAIO® C1 PictureBook® Computer Quick Start PCG-C1MV, PCG-C1MV/M PCG-C1MVP, PCG-C1MVP/M
Contents Welcome.......................................................5 Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6 Registering Your Computer ........................................8 Setting up your dial-up connection .............................9 Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13 Locating the Controls and Ports ................................14 Connecting a Power Source ......................................19 Starting Your Computer .................................
VAIO® Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer...41 DVgate application notes.......................................... 48 Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 50 Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 51 Troubleshooting........................................57 Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 58 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device.....
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features Here are just some of the features your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer has to offer: ❑ Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a fast Crusoe™ processor.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ MOTION EYE™ camera — Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can use the camera to capture still images and record video clips. ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer, see the VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer supplied with your computer.
Unpacking Your Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide. ❑ VAIO® PictureBook® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the applications included with your system, and how to solve common problems.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers ❑ Limited Warranty card Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook. ❑ Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for more details.
Setting up your dial-up connection Setting up your 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 connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. Setting up your Internet connection 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Phone and Modem Options screen 3 10 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
Setting up your dial-up connection New Connection Wizard 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.
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Setting Up Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following topics: ❑ Locating the Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑ Starting Your Computer ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer ❑ Setting Your Location for Your Modem ❑ Using Power Saving Modes 13
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating the Controls and Ports Front 16 17 18 1 2 15 3 4 5 6 5 7 8 14 9 10 11 12 13 14
Locating the Controls and Ports 1 MOTION EYE™ camera 10 Caps Lock indicator 2 LCD display 11 Scroll Lock indicator 3 Keyboard 12 Power button 4 Pointing device 13 Jog Dial™ control 5 Speakers 14 CAPTURE button 6 Left/Center/Right buttons 15 Microphone 7 Memory Stick® media slot 16 Power indicator 8 Memory Stick indicator 17 Battery indicator 9 Num Lock indicator 18 Hard disk drive indicator 15
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left 2 4 3 1 1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 3 PC Card slot 2 Peripheral device DC Out port* 4 Ventilation duct * Compatible with certain optical disc drives. ✍ There is a ventilation duct located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation duct while your computer is on.
Locating the Controls and Ports Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Headphone jack 4 USB port 2 Microphone jack 5 DC In port 3 I/O port replicator connector cover 6 Phone line jack 17
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom 3 2 1 1 Battery lock/unlock lever 2 Battery connector 18 3 Battery unlock lever
Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. Connecting Computer to AC Outlet Notebook computer AC adapter (supplied) Power Cable DC In ✍ Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Notes on the AC adapter ❑ Your computer operates on 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug.
Connecting a Power Source 3 Slide the Lock/Unlock lever into the lock position. Inserting Battery Pack Battery Grooves To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes several hours.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Battery Indicator Light Battery indicator Battery Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power. Single-blink The battery is running out of power. Double-blink The battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power. ✍ Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Slide the release levers to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer. Unlocking Battery Pack Battery release lever Battery lock/ unlock lever ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, recharge the battery. ❑ Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer. ❑ If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully-charged battery.
Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grasp the camera lens when opening the cover as this may damage the unit. Opening Your Computer Camera ✍ Turn the built-in camera toward you before closing the cover. Do not turn the built-in camera while the cover is closed.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator light turns on. Turning on Your Computer Power indicator Power button ✍ If you press the power button for at least four seconds, the computer turns off. 3 26 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.
Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the “Turn off computer” dialog box. 3 Select Turn Off. ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator turns off. 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Your Location for Your Modem Before you can use your modem to send a fax, connect to another computer, or connect to a network, you must enter information about the country or region you are located in. This information allows your modem to operate according to the standards of the phone system in your area. In Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, there are two places you must enter location information for your modem.
Setting Your Location for Your Modem To set the Modem’s Country/region 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, and click the Printers and Other Hardware category icon. The Printers and Other Hardware panel appears. 2 Click the Phone and Modem Options control panel icon. Phone and Modem Options appears. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Select your modem from the Modem list. 5 Click Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the Advanced tab.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which enables you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. ✍ Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off. 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.
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Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PCGA-MM128T modules.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Removing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the battery. ✍ The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws. 3 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that fastens the memory module cover plate on the bottom of the computer.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity, then remove the memory module, pulling it out in the direction of the arrows. Removing a Memory Module 6 36 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.
Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 as described in the “Removing a Memory Module” on page 35. To avoid damaging the computer, do not remove or loosen any other screws. 2 Touch a metal part of the computer (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body, then remove the module from its protective package.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 4 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends. Installing a Memory Module Empty Slot Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer. 5 38 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.
Confirming Added Memory Capacity Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. 3 Click the About This Notebook tab. Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed. ✍ If the amount of memory is not correct, shut down the computer, and reinstall the memory module.
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About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Adobe Acrobat® Reader™ Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe Photoshop® Elements Adobe Systems Inc.
About the Software on Your Computer ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc. ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy-to-use, advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape, portrait, free style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Microsoft® Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp. Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it. It is safe, easy to use, and you can personalize how you access the Web. Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the Web. Microsoft® Word Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents for use around the world.
About the Software on Your Computer RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. RealJukebox is one of the world’s most widely used personal music management systems. Using RealJukebox,you can capture the contents of a music CD, manage and play back your music, and view various music-related information via the Internet. This Custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check-out capabilities to a wide range of Sony personal audio devices, and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Smart Capture Premium Sony Electronics Inc. Sony’s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture from the built-in Sony MOTION EYE™ camera, an analog Video In device such as a VCR, TV, or Playstation®, or a digital video device connected to the PC through an i.LINK or USB interface. Transfer your compressed video or still images through e-mail, upload them to the ImageStationSM service, or export to MovieShaker™ software for further video editing fun.
About the Software on Your Computer VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick® media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow, and Windows® Explorer.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start DVgate application notes Digital video captures If your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck’s power status, cable connection…,” while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software, close all open applications, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur. For more information on DVgate software, see the DVgate online help.
DVgate application notes To defragment a partition Before you begin to defragment a partition, make sure you back up all files that you want to save. ❑ Click the Start button in the Windows® taskbar. ❑ Click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window appears. Select the drive you want to defragment from the list, and click the Defragment button. See Windows® Help for more information on defragmenting.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Your computer is supplied with the following application, driver, and system recovery CDs. To use your recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 51 for more information. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.
Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Recovery utilities. You must connect an optional optical disc drive to use the Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process.
Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box 8 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 9 Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD. 10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start To use the System Recovery CD(s) This CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and applications will be lost. You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk drive.
Using Your Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). ❑ Troubleshooting Your Computer ❑ Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ❑ Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device ❑ Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices ❑ Troubleshooting i.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged. ❑ If you have connected an external floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Troubleshooting Your Computer 4 Press Î to select Exit, then press Ð to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 5 Select Yes and press Enter. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The computer restarts. My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start My computer stops responding or does not shut down. It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data. ❑ Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.
Troubleshooting Your Computer The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information. Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised? This is normal.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the computer is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the screen. ❑ The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times.
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device My mouse does not work. ❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse cable is plugged into the USB port. See “Connecting a USB Mouse” in the online User Guide for details. Note that a serial mouse or PS/2® mouse is not compatible with the VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer. ❑ If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ If you cannot restart your computer as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time) to stop playback and restart the computer.
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear even though it is connected. ❑ Make sure that the floppy disk drive is properly connected. Wait a few moments to allow the computer to recognize the drive. ❑ Close all open applications and restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears. 3 Double-click the DVD/CD-ROM drive name. The Properties window appears. 4 Click the Properties tab, and then select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” check box. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD. The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction.
Troubleshooting i.LINK devices Troubleshooting i.LINK devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1 Disconnect the i.LINK®* cable from both computers and reconnect it. 2 Wait for the computers to respond. If neither computer responds after a few moments, restart both computers. ✍ The computers may not recognize an i.LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the “About the Software on Your Computer” on page 39 for more information. When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM (DVD-ROM) drive” appears, and the software does not start. ❑ Make sure that your optical drive is connected to your computer.
Troubleshooting Software What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD-R and CD-RW capability. Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD-burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work. ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line” in the online User Guide for details. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer’s modem.
Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound. ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press the Fn+F4 keys, and then press to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial or control to control the volume.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 1 Right-click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar, and click “Edit/create profiles. The Profile editor window appears. 2 In the left portion of the window, click the power management profile you want to set. Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power. 3 In the right portion of the window, double-click CPU Control. The list of CPU control options appears. 4 Click Performance. 5 Click the File menu and select Save.
Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot. ❑ By the default setting, VisualFlow™ software starts automatically when you insert Memory Stick® media into the slot. ❑ If VisualFlow software is active and the image files in Memory Stick media are not displayed, the format type of the Memory Stick media can be different.
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Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Support Options 1 VAIO® User Guide and VAIO® Quick Start The online VAIO® Computer User Guide and printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems. To access the online user guide, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click on VAIO User Guide. The Quick Start is supplied in the box with your computer.
Support Options 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, provides answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics, then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). 7 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PST America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime™ (Apple Computer Inc.) Web site http://www.apple.
Software Support Information PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/ phone 949-387-7800 e-mail support@trendmicro.com hours M - F 8 AM - 5 PM (PST) Quicken® (Intuit Inc.) Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone 800-644-3193 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day RealJukebox®, RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.) Web site http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html e-mail http://service.real.com/help/call.html Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Index A AC adapter 19 AC power 19 adding memory 33 Application Recovery CD audio troubleshooting 71 50, 51 B batteries 23 using 23 battery pack 20 charging 21 indicator light status 22 indicator lights 21 inserting 20 loading 20 power status 21 rechargeable 19 removing 23 brightness adjusting 26 buttons Start (Windows) 27 C charge status indicator light 21 charging battery pack 21 choosing power source 20 computer features 5 registering 8 setting up 13, 14 starting 25 unpacking 6 connecting Internet 28
VAIO® Computer Quick Start L LCD troubleshooting 62 loading battery pack 20 M memory adding 33 confirming added capacity 39 removing 35 Memory Stick troubleshooting 73 microphone troubleshooting 72 modem setting your location 28 troubleshooting 70 mouse troubleshooting 63 P PC Card troubleshooting 65 peripheral devices troubleshooting 65 pointing device troubleshooting 63 ports DC In 19 USB 17 power saving modes 30 Hibernate 30 Standby 30 power source connecting 19 power sources 20 connecting 19 82 S s
Index startup 27 Turn Off Computer dialog box shutting down 27 turning on computer 25 27 U unpacking USB 17 6 W Windows Start button 27 taskbar 27, 60 83
VAIO® Computer Quick Start © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Handycam, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
