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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

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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 Documentation

The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO® 
Computer Quick Start provide 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. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on-screen Help 
files. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific 
program. To see a list of the preinstalled programs, click 

Start

 on the 

Windows® taskbar, and select 

All Programs

 (or 

Programs

 for Windows 

2000 models).

3

Operating System Online Support

Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft® Windows® 
operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft® 
customer 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 the corresponding solutions online. 
You can visit Sony Computing Support at: 
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Summary of Contents for PCG-TR2A - VAIO - Pentium M 1 GHz

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG TR2 Series ...

Page 2: ... equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Fn F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Together with the or keys it increases volume Together with the or keys it decreases volume Fn F5 Together with the or keys it increases brightness Together with th...

Page 3: ... and Ports 16 Getting Started 23 Turning On Your Computer 23 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 Support Options 36 ...

Page 4: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 ...

Page 5: ...nsed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge...

Page 6: ... to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners End User Product Activation Requirements Certain software produ...

Page 7: ...heir appropriate locations and secure the battery pack in the battery bay AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque d incendie ou d électrocution garder cet appareil à l abri de la pluie et de l humidité Pour prévenir tout risque d électrocution ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu à une personne qualifiée Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou téléphon...

Page 8: ... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce ...

Page 9: ...uested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Exc...

Page 10: ...s of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research The notebook computer PCG 491L PCG 492L has been tested and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines on radio frequency energy RF exposures The maximum SAR levels test...

Page 11: ...é 6 disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada à l adresse suivante www hc sc gc ca rpb Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including FAX machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted...

Page 12: ...22 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries 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 Pour plus d informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs t...

Page 13: ...e plusieurs combinaisons d appareils mais la somme des Nombres Équivalents de Sonneries de tous ces appareils ne doit pas dépasser cinq Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The batt...

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Page 15: ...eo computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery Recovery CDs are not included with your computer Instead a hard disk drive recovery program is built into your computer For more information see VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility on page 31 ...

Page 16: ... Controls and Ports Front Upper Panel 1 Num lock indicator 6 MOTION EYE Camera 2 Caps lock indicator 7 MOTION EYE Camera indicator 3 Scroll lock indicator 8 CAPTURE button 4 Computer screen LCD 9 Volume buttons 5 Speakers 10 Magnify button ...

Page 17: ... 1 Wireless LAN switch 6 Memory Stick media indicator 2 Touch pad and left and right buttons 7 Wireless LAN indicator 3 Power indicator 8 Power button 4 Battery indicator 9 Keyboard 5 Hard disk drive indicator 10 CD RW DVD ROM drive and eject button ...

Page 18: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 18 Back 1 DC IN port 2 Battery port ...

Page 19: ...Locating Controls and Ports 19 Left 1 VGA monitor port 4 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 2 Air vent 5 Peripheral device DC OUT port 3 USB port 6 Memory Stick media slot ...

Page 20: ... 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 To connect the unit to a network refer to your online VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide o...

Page 21: ... and Ports 21 Removing Rubber Tabs Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the hidden ports and jacks Bottom 1 UNLOCK LOCK latch 3 Reset button 2 RELEASE latch 4 Ventilation slots Rubber tab Rubber tab ...

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Page 23: ...de for more information Turning On Your Computer To turn on your computer 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the back of the computer and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch into the LOCK position to secure the batte...

Page 24: ...ower button until the power indicator turns on Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Turning on the Computer If you continue to hold the power button the computer turns off DC IN port Power cord supplied supplied AC adapter Power button Power indicator ...

Page 25: ...croll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Locating the Touch Pad 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 Touch pad Left button Right button ...

Page 26: ...essing 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 The scroll function is available only with programs...

Page 27: ...To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears displaying information about your VAIO computer and Microsoft Windows operating system 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 Locating the VAIO User Guide ...

Page 28: ...e of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to the Sony Computing Support Web site List of your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Internet access required ...

Page 29: ... 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer See Setting up a dial up Internet connection in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 3 Click Next 4 If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet 5 Click N...

Page 30: ...o display the Turn off computer window and select Turn Off 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer is off when the power indicator turns off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes See Conserving Battery Power in the VAIO Computer User Guide for more information If you are u...

Page 31: ...efault selections or customizing your computer s recovery Discover the advantages of recovering your computer without using CDs or other external media Create your own Recovery Media Kit using your purchased CD or DVD media Creating a Recovery Media Kit You can create your Recovery Media Kit using CD or DVD media that can be used if your system does not start The Recovery Media Kit enables you to ...

Page 32: ...O Recovery Wizard Help For more information about recovery options or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help Access the Help by following these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Click Start in the Microsoft Windows taskbar and click All Programs 3 Click VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears 4 Click Help The VAIO Recove...

Page 33: ... charged You will know the power is on by the blinking power indicator If the computer is properly connected to a power source and still does not work follow these steps 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery 2 Wait one minute 3 Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery 4 Turn on the power Condensation may have accumulated on the computer causing it to malfunction If this is the...

Page 34: ...on bootable floppy disk in the drive If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive remove the floppy disk and restart the computer You may need to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer and restart the computer 3 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup window 4 Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit men...

Page 35: ...dialog box appears select the Shut Down menu and click Turn Off If these options do not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off You can also remove the power supply as a final alternative Recommended if the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer wit...

Page 36: ...k as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program To see a list of the preinstalled programs click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs or Programs for Windows 2000 models 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft ...

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