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Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

31

To set up a dial-up connection (Windows XP)

1

Click 

Start

, point to 

All Programs

, 

Accessories

, 

Communications

, and 

then click

 New Connection Wizard

. The 

New Connection Wizard 

appears.

2

Click 

Next

.

3

If it is not already selected, click 

Connect to the Internet

.

4

Click 

Next

.

5

Follow the on-screen instructions.

New Connection Wizard 

Summary of Contents for PCG-V505DC2K

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG V505DC2 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: ...rts 15 Getting Started 21 Turning On Your Computer 21 Using the Touch Pad 24 Registering Your Computer 26 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 27 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 29 Turning Off Your Computer 32 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 35 Troubleshooting Your Computer 37 Support Options 41 ...

Page 4: ...VAIO Computer User Guide 4 ...

Page 5: ...r 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 Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institut...

Page 6: ...full compliance with applicable product activation procedures 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 locate...

Page 7: ...z la batterie dans le logement de 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 Serv...

Page 8: ...CTA On the bottom of this equipment is 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 The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in ...

Page 9: ...to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outd...

Page 10: ...r environment 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 RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclabl...

Page 11: ...ce 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 bat...

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

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

Page 14: ...ument Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased additional program CDs may be included with your computer About System Recovery operations Only computers equipped with the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system come with Recovery CDs DVDs Computers with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system f...

Page 15: ...cator 3 Keyboard 11 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Touch pad 12 Wireless LAN indicator 5 Left and right buttons 13 Num lock indicator 6 Memory Stick media indicator 14 Caps lock indicator 7 Power switch 15 Scroll lock indicator 8 Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only 4 Cover release latch ...

Page 16: ...omputer Quick Start 16 Back 1 Battery port Left 1 DC IN port 6 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 2 Air vent 7 Microphone jack 3 Monitor VGA port 8 Headphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 9 PC Card slot 5 USB 2 0 port ...

Page 17: ...TX cables to the Network 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...

Page 18: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 18 Removing the Protective Tabs Gently pull the protective tabs away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack Protective tab ...

Page 19: ...Locating Controls and Ports 19 Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 Reset button 2 Battery UNLOCK LOCK latch 5 Air vent 3 Battery RELEASE latch ...

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

Page 21: ... use your computer 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 charge the battery 1 Switch t...

Page 22: ...cure 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 information Ins...

Page 23: ...pter and an AC outlet To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the release latch to the right and 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 DC IN port AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied Release latch ...

Page 24: ...nd 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 Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Turning on the Computer If you hold the power switch to the right the computer turns...

Page 25: ... one finger while pressing 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 availabl...

Page 26: ...tension Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details Product Information Notification By giving Sony your contact information you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to regist...

Page 27: ...dows XP 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 Windows XP User...

Page 28: ...d click VAIO User Guide The VAIO User Guide appears VAIO User Guide Windows XP 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to Sony Computing Support List of your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information ...

Page 29: ...vider ISP or setting up an existing account and connecting to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack VAIO User Guide Windows 2000 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of up...

Page 30: ...ne and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Modem jack Telephone cable not supplied ...

Page 31: ...1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 2 Click Next 3 If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet 4 Click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions New Connection Wizard ...

Page 32: ...uter Using the power switch to 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 all operations 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 3 Windows XP Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window and select Turn Off Windows 2000 Click Shut ...

Page 33: ...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 the VAIO Computer User Guide for more information If you are unable to turn off the computer slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off This operation may result in data loss ...

Page 34: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...ible 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 the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert...

Page 38: ...ter 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 does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the ...

Page 39: ...lect Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Windows 2000 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows window appears make sure Shut down is selected and click OK If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously Windows XP When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu Windows 2000 When...

Page 40: ...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 procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide...

Page 41: ...puter 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 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...

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Page 44: ...http www sony com vaio Printed in USA 2003 Sony Electronics Inc 4 679 216 01 ...

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