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Let's get started

1

 Check supplied 

items

AC adapter

Power cord

Battery pack

2

 Install  

battery pack 

1

 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.

2

 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the 

battery compartment and push down.

3

 Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.

3

 Connect  

AC adapter 

Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and 

then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC 

adapter cable into your computer. 

  Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer 

when using it for the first few times to ensure the 

battery becomes fully charged.

4

 Power on

1

 Lift the LCD screen lid.

2

 Slide the power switch until the power 

indicator light turns on.

 

Attention

Your computer takes a few minutes for the 

first startup. No action is required until the 

setup window appears.

What to do next

 

Update your computer

 

Create your recovery 

discs

LCD Handling

Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or 

exerting pressure on its lid when closed.

HDD Care

Avoid moving your computer while it is turned on or in 

the process of powering on or shutting down.

Liquid Damage

Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your 

computer.

Ventilation

Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or 

table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to 

reduce heat.

AC Adapter

Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to 

your computer.

Care & Handling Tips

To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,  

we encourage you to follow these guidelines.

5

 Locate  

User Guide

1

 Click Start   > Help and Support.

2

 Click Use my VAIO.

3

 Click VAIO User Guide.

  Help and Support is easy to access, and provides 

important documents and helpful support 

resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.

Keep your computer updated by 

downloading updates from 

Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that 

your computer can run more efficiently and 

securely.
Click Start  All Programs

Windows Update or VAIO Update.

  Your computer must be connected to the Internet to 

download the updates.

Connect an external optical disc drive (not 

supplied) to create recovery discs.
For details, refer to the on-screen

VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under

Use my VAIO in Help and Support.

  Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.

  The illustrations in this document may appear 

different from your model.

4-161-261-11 (1)   © 2009 Sony Corporation    Printed in China

VPCW1 Series

VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/  (USA)
http://sony.ca/support/  (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/  (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/  (Brazil)

Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.

 

Start the SmartWi™ 

Connection Utility

Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility

 to 

manage wireless connections.

  Available on selected models only.

Click Start  All Programs, and 

SmartWi Connection Utility.

  See the help file included with the 

SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.

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