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Contents

Notice to Users ............................................5

Setting Up ..................................................15

Unpacking Your Computer .......................................15
Locating Controls and Ports ......................................17

Getting Started ..........................................23

Turning On Your Computer......................................23
Using the Touch Pad .................................................26
Registering Your Computer ......................................27
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............28
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................30
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................31

VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...................33

Troubleshooting ........................................35

Support Options.........................................................38

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-TR3 Series

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG TR3 Series Fuji3 book Page 1 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 2: ...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 decreases br...

Page 3: ...rted 23 Turning On Your Computer 23 Using the Touch Pad 26 Registering Your Computer 27 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 28 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 30 Turning Off Your Computer 31 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 33 Troubleshooting 35 Support Options 38 Fuji3 book Page 3 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 4: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Fuji3 book Page 4 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 5: ... 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 Subscriptions to online ...

Page 6: ...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 confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners End User Product Activation Requirements Certain software product s...

Page 7: ...or safety and or optimum performance Sony recommends using genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque 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...

Page 8: ... recommande l utilisation de batteries rechargeables authentiques Sony If you have questions about this product you can 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 Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près Avertissement L util...

Page 9: ...equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shi...

Page 10: ...ausing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For a Sony Service Center near you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commi...

Page 11: ...t be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Cha...

Page 12: ...valent 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 chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient...

Page 13: ...that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five AVIS D INDUSTRIE CANADA REMARQUE Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d Industrie Canada en vigueur Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries REN de cet équipement terminal est 0 2 Le REN attribué à chaque équipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de terminaux que l on ...

Page 14: ...nada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb L utilisationdecedispositifestautoriseeseulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit etre pret a accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique recu meme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisan...

Page 15: ...AIO 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 Power Cord Rechargeable Battery Fuji3 book Page 15 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 16: ...ter for immediate use VAIO Computer Specifications An electronic 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 Computers with the Microsoft Windows XP...

Page 17: ... Upper Panel 1 Num lock indicator 6 MOTION EYE camera 2 Caps lock indicator 7 MOTION EYE camera indicator 3 Scroll lock indicator 8 CAPTURE button 4 Computer screen LCD 9 Volume buttons 5 Speakers 10 Magnify button Fuji3 book Page 17 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 18: ...icator 2 Touch pad and left and right buttons 8 Power button 3 Power indicator 9 Keyboard 4 Battery indicator 10 Optical drive manual eject hole 5 Hard disk drive indicator 11 Optical drive and eject button 6 Memory Stick media indicator Fuji3 book Page 18 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 19: ... IN port 2 Battery port Opening Rubber Tabs Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the hidden ports and jacks Make sure not to tear the rubber tab off Rubber tab Rubber tab Fuji3 book Page 19 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 20: ...Computer Quick Start 20 Left 1 VGA monitor port 4 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 2 Air vent 5 Peripheral device DC OUT port 3 USB port 6 Memory Stick media slot Fuji3 book Page 20 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 21: ... 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 online VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 29 for more inform...

Page 22: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 22 Bottom 1 UNLOCK LOCK latch 3 Reset button 2 RELEASE latch 4 Ventilation slots Fuji3 book Page 22 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 23: ...een VAIO Computer User Guide for more information Turning On Your Computer To turn on your computer 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the back of the computer and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch into the LOCK po...

Page 24: ...o the Computer Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer When opening or lifting the computer avoid exerting any kind of pressure to the LCD screen or the edges of the LCD screen Open the computer by holding the base with one hand and gently lifting the cover with the other Do not hold the computer by the LCD screen DC IN port Power cord supplied supplied AC adapter Fuji3 book Page 24 Mo...

Page 25: ... 7 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you continue to hold the power button the computer turns off Power button Power indicator Fuji3 book Page 25 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 26: ...reen using the built in 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 Fuji3 book Page 26 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 27: ...ivalent 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 that support a touch pad ...

Page 28: ...tart 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 User Guide Link Fuji3 book Page ...

Page 29: ... of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to the Sony Online Support Web site List of your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Internet access required Fuji3 book Page 29 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

Page 30: ... 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 click Connect to the Internet 5 Click Next 6 Follow the on screen i...

Page 31: ...puter 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 If you are unable to turn off the comp...

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Page 33: ...mizing 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 you to reclaim the space reserved...

Page 34: ...ng the VAIO 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 V...

Page 35: ... battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged You will know the power is on by the blinking power indicator If the computer is properly connected to a power source and still does not work follow these steps 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery 2 Wait one minute 3 Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery 4 Turn on the power Condensation may have accumul...

Page 36: ...arts What do I do if the Windows operating system does not start For models with a floppy disk drive make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the drive If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive remove the floppy disk and restart the computer You may need to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer and restar...

Page 37: ...simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears select the Shut Down menu and click Turn Off If these options do not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off You can also remove the power supply as a final alternative Recommended if the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys s...

Page 38: ...ng 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 Online Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corre...

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Page 40: ...Japan 2004 Sony Electronics Inc 4 681 653 01 Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink http www sony com vaio Fuji3 book Page 42 Monday December 15 2003 6 34 PM ...

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