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Let’s get started

1

 Check  

supplied items

AC adapter

Power cord

Battery pack

2

 Connect  

AC adapter 

Before using your computer for the first time, 

connect the computer to a power source 

with the AC adapter. Otherwise, your 

computer does not turn on.
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 charge the battery pack when using the 

computer for the first time because the battery pack is 

not fully charged at the time of delivery.

3

 Power on

1

 Lift the LCD screen lid.

2

 Press the power button 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.

4

 Locate  

VAIO Manual

Your VAIO computer comes with the 

following documentation.

On-screen manuals:

1

 Click 

Start

   and 

Help and Support

.

2

 Click 

Use my VAIO

.

3

 Select your desired manual.

Printed manuals:

 

Quick Start Guide

 (this sheet)

 

Safety Information

 

Help and Support

 is easy to access, and provides 

important documents and helpful support 

resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.

What to do next

 

Update your computer

 

Create your  

Recovery Media

LCD Handling

Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or 

exerting pressure on its lid when closed.

HDD Care

If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk 

drive, 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.

  With the 

VAIO Care

 software, you can prevent or 

solve troubles on your computer. 

Turn on your computer, and then press the 

 

button to launch the software.

Care & Handling Tips

To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,  

we encourage you to follow these guidelines.

Keep your computer updated by 

downloading updates from 

Windows Update

 and 

VAIO Update

 for 

enhancing your computer’s efficiency, 

security, and functionality.
Click 

Start 

All Programs

Windows Update 

or 

VAIO Update

.

  Your computer must be connected to the Internet to 

download the updates.

Create your own Recovery Media 

immediately, so that you can restore your 

computer to factory-installed settings in 

case of a system failure.
For details, refer to 

VAIO General User Guide

 or 

VAIO Care Rescue User Guide

 under 

Use my VAIO

 in 

Help and Support

.

  Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.

  On selected models only.

  The illustrations in this document may appear 

different from your model.

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VPCZ1 Series

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

  Turn on the 

WIRELESS

 switch on your computer 

before using the wireless function.

Noise canceling headphones

(with two sizes of extra earbuds)

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