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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

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VAIO User Guide 

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User guide table of contents

List of computer help topics

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Link to Electronic Flyer 

List of updates and supplemental 
information

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Link to VAIO Computing 
Support Web site

Access to computer support and list of 
your computer’s hardware specifications 
(Internet access required).

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Summary of Contents for PCG-591L

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG Z1V Series ...

Page 2: ... 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 the or keys it d...

Page 3: ...tting 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 ...

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

Page 5: ...es 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 Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions The International ENERGY ...

Page 6: ...es Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfiguration of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO computer Refer to the mod...

Page 7: ...la batterie If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4 SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of opti...

Page 8: ... a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested 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 A...

Page 9: ...ion of right side of display at a middle channel of band This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter except Grant condition The Notebook Computer PCG 591L contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co located and operating simultaneously with a 1 6mW Bluetooth module FCC ID CWTUGPZ3 Users are not permitted to modify these transmitter de...

Page 10: ...r more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudière Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Io...

Page 11: ...ifs n excede pas 5 L indice d equivalence de la sonnerie de ce materiel est de 0 2 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 battery pack used in this device may present a fire or ch...

Page 12: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 12 ...

Page 13: ...rchase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in video audio computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord ...

Page 14: ...Computer Specifications An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer Go to http www sony com pcsupport for more information Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer About System Recovery operations Only computers equipped with the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional o...

Page 15: ... Front 1 Computer screen LCD 7 Speakers 2 Wireless LAN Bluetooth switch 8 Model number 3 Pre programmable buttons 9 Scroll lock indicator 4 Touch pad 10 Caps lock indicator 5 Left and right buttons 11 Num lock indicator 6 Keyboard 12 Hard disk drive indicator ...

Page 16: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 16 Back 1 DC IN port 3 Monitor VGA port 2 Battery port 4 Network Ethernet port ...

Page 17: ...g Controls and Ports 17 Left 1 Memory Stick media indicator 5 Microphone jack 2 Memory Stick media slot 6 Headphone jack 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 PC Card slot eject button 4 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 8 PC Card slot ...

Page 18: ...work Ethernet port 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 on screen VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your VAIO ...

Page 19: ...Locating Controls and Ports 19 Bottom 1 Unlock Lock latch 4 Ventilation fans 2 Release latch 5 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector ...

Page 20: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 20 ...

Page 21: ...omputer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as a power source Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it however you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries See also Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 27 To attach and charge the battery 1 Move the...

Page 22: ... to secure the battery on the computer 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See To connect the AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more informati...

Page 23: ...e power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet To open and turn on the computer 1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Opening the Computer AC adapter supplied DC IN port Power cord supplied ...

Page 24: ... 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 Turning on the Computer If you continue to press the power button the computer turns off Power button ...

Page 25: ...the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the 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 Pointer ...

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: ... of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to VAIO Computing Support Web site Access to computer support and list of your computer s hardware specifications Internet access required 2 1 3 ...

Page 29: ...Internet To set up a dial up connection 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 ...

Page 30: ...Start menu to 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 ...

Page 31: ...ng the default 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...

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: ...ty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove t...

Page 34: ...default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer ...

Page 35: ...ppears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click ...

Page 36: ...tart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedu...

Page 37: ...es 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 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 p...

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Page 40: ...http www sony com vaio Printed in Japan 2003 Sony Electronics Inc 4 679 331 01 467933101 ...

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