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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start

PCG-NV200 Series

Summary of Contents for PCG-9F1L

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG NV200 Series ...

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Page 3: ... Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Registering Your Computer 30 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 31 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 32 Turning Off Your Computer 33 Expanding Your Computing Power 35 Upgrading Memory 36 Locating Preinstalled Programs 36 Using the Recovery CDs 37 Application and System Recovery CDs 38 Using Your Recovery CDs 38 ...

Page 4: ... 44 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 47 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad 48 Support Options 51 Program Support Information 52 Caring for Your Computer 55 Storing Your Computer 56 Using Cables and Connections 56 Cleaning Your Computer 57 Handling the LCD Screen 57 Index 59 ...

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: ...ith each other Please refer 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 such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners M...

Page 7: ...ue 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 téléphone durant un orage électrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouill...

Page 8: ...n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Pu...

Page 9: ...ed to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company ...

Page 10: ...torisée seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit être utilisé à l interieur et devra...

Page 11: ...ironment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries RECYCLAGEDES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vo...

Page 12: ...y be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalency Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The terminat...

Page 13: ...sentant désigné par le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et des cana...

Page 14: ... CD 655 nm DVD The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam ...

Page 15: ...hase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports ...

Page 16: ...n Key Bay unit AC Adapter Compact Woofer Bay unit Rechargeable Battery 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Weight Saver Do not store anything inside the weight saver Items stored in the weight saver may break or make it difficult to remove the weight saver from the multipurpose bay ...

Page 17: ...Windows guide Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Software CDs Microsoft Word Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to your VAIO computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted o...

Page 18: ...he chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue...

Page 19: ...en LCD 8 Memory Stick media indicator 2 Speakers 9 Wireless LAN indicator 3 Keyboard 10 Left and right buttons 4 Touch pad 11 Power button 5 Power indicator 12 Num lock indicator 6 Battery indicator 13 Caps lock indicator 7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Scroll lock indicator ...

Page 20: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 20 Back 1 DC IN port 4 Printer parallel port 2 USB ports 5 Monitor VGA port 3 Serial port 6 Air vent Do not cover this vent when your computer is on ...

Page 21: ...eadphone jack 7 Telephone line jack 4 Volume control dial 8 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line 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 ...

Page 22: ...bay The multipurpose bay can house either the removable Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Compact Woofer Bay unit or the internal Ten Key Bay unit 3 Power button 7 Battery bay 4 Optical drive The optical drive installed in your computer varies depending on the model you purchased 8 Jog Dial control and BACK button The HELP button enables you to access VAIO Help and Support instantly ...

Page 23: ...Applying Ergonomics 23 Bottom 1 Reset button 2 Release switch 3 Tilt stands ...

Page 24: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 24 ...

Page 25: ...y support options You ll also learn how to locate your online VAIO Computer User Guide which contains step by step instructions for operating your computer Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide Setting Up A Dial Up Connection Turning Off Your Computer ...

Page 26: ...O Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries See also Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 To insert a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it...

Page 27: ...formation To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Connecting the AC Adapter to the Co...

Page 28: ... as follows To increase light intensity press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key To decrease light intensity press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key Opening the Computer Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off Release lever Power button Power indicator ...

Page 29: ... select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Touch pad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Touch pad Pointer Left and Right button ...

Page 30: ...pgrades Right click Press the right button once In many programs this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad...

Page 31: ... 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 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 detailed information about your computer Locating the VAIO User Guide VAIO User Guide ...

Page 32: ...connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer See To connect a telephone cable in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your online VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears VAIO User Guide Window 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Elec...

Page 33: ...turn off your computer may result in loss of data Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data To turn off your computer 1 Close or end all operations Close all programs Remove the PC Cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 3 Select the Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu The Turn off computer window appears New Connection ...

Page 34: ...l Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears Select Restart from the Shut Down menu Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using the power saving modes See Controlling Power Management in the online VAIO Computer User Guide for more information If you are still unable to turn off the computer press and hold th...

Page 35: ...5 Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software programs Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled Programs ...

Page 36: ...einstalled audio video programs The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer User Guide The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your online VAIO Computer User Guide contains a list of programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 31 for more information VAIO Computer Specifications The online ...

Page 37: ...37 Using the Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Page 38: ...ams installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs device drivers and...

Page 39: ...desktop 2 Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer 4 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 6 Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu 7 In the Har...

Page 40: ...r computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk and restore all original software programs Your comp...

Page 41: ...ive only Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and p...

Page 42: ...ure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatic...

Page 43: ...hooting topics refer to the online VAIO Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Support Options Program Support Information ...

Page 44: ...he manual that came with your display for details Remove the AC adapter and battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin...

Page 45: ...ty If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to t...

Page 46: ...our computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery from your computer If your computer stops responding while p...

Page 47: ...tart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Why did the computer LCD screen go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on The power indicator...

Page 48: ...Press the Windows key and then press P to open the All Programs menu 2 Press Enter 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter 4 Select Sony Notebook Setup again and press Enter 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab 6 Press the Tab key to select the left panel and then press the Down Arrow key to select Pointing Device 7 Press Alt S simultaneously The Mo...

Page 49: ... pointer move when I use the touch pad or mouse You should restart your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to select restart If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 P...

Page 50: ...AIO Computer Quick Start 50 You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 38 for more information ...

Page 51: ...ome programs may come with a printed guide 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 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology...

Page 52: ...SM Total Access EarthLink Inc Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 A M 5 P M Pacific time Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http help att net Web site http www easy co jp dde sony tosupportne html Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthl...

Page 53: ...8 A M 5 P M Pacific time Web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 31931 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge hours M F 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 A M 6 P M Pacific time Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help c...

Page 54: ...u call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www ita sel sony com support Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 1 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Web site http help yah...

Page 55: ...55 Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen ...

Page 56: ...omputer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the comput...

Page 57: ... a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun This can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the scr...

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Page 59: ...nline 32 storage 56 troubleshooting 44 turning off 33 turning on 26 unpacking 16 updates 32 computer screen LCD locating 19 connecting dial up 32 controls 19 brightness 28 D DC IN port 20 dial up connection 32 E Electronic Flyer 32 Energy Star 5 Ethernet port 21 F faxes laws governing 10 H handling the LCD screen 57 hard disk drive indicator 19 headphone jack 21 help 31 43 I i LINK port 21 indicat...

Page 60: ...er guide 31 output devices 9 P PC Card slot 21 phone laws governing 10 ports DC IN 20 i LINK 21 USB 20 power indicator light 19 power button 28 power source 26 programs locating 36 R radio interference 9 Recovery CDs 38 regulatory information 8 restoring data 38 S scroll lock indicator 19 shutting down computer 33 software locating 36 support information 52 Sony Service Center 54 specifications 17...

Page 61: ...Index 61 mouse and touch pad 48 startup 34 turning off computer 33 turning on computer 26 TV interference 9 U unpacking the computer 16 updates 32 USB port 20 user guide 31 W wireless LAN indicator 19 ...

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