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Sony VAIO PCG-VX80 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-VX80 Series...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome............5 Features ...............5 Unpacking Your Computer .........6 Registering Your Computer ........9 Setting up your dial-up connection ......10 Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .....13 Locating Controls and Ports ........14 Connecting a Power Source ........18 Starting Your Computer ..........24 Turning Off Your Computer ........26 Software and Support Information ..27 Software Overview............28 Software Support Information........29...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    — Your computer can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) and the Internet, all without direct cable connections. ❑ Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter i.LINK Optical Disc Drive Rechargeable Battery Pack Vertical Installation Base Cable Clip Peripheral Cable Manual Eject Pin...

  • Page 7: Recovery Cds

    Unpacking Your Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® operating system taskbar, Help and Support, and VAIO User Guide.
  • Page 8 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers ❑ Limited Warranty card...

  • Page 9: Registering Your Computer

    Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot problems you may encounter with your computer.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting up your dial-up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. Setting up your Internet connection Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard.
  • Page 11 Setting up your dial-up connection New Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Vaio Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO Computer This section describes all the controls and ports on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and shut down your computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑...

  • Page 14: Locating Controls And Ports

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front Hard disk drive indicator Left/right buttons Num Lock indicator Power indicator Caps Lock indicator Battery indicator Scroll Lock indicator Wireless LAN indicator Speakers Memory Stick® media indicator Touchpad Memory Stick® media slot Jog Dial™...
  • Page 15 Locating Controls and Ports Left Ethernet port Peripheral device DC OUT port VGA (monitor) port USB port Wireless LAN ON/OFF switch 7 PC Card Slot i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port * Compatible with certain optical disc drivers 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.
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Modem jack Microphone jack USB port Ventilation fan Headphone jack DC IN port * Do not cover the ventilation fan while the computer is on.
  • Page 17 Locating Controls and Ports Bottom Battery LOCK/UNLOCK lever 3 Ventilation fan † Battery UNLOCK lever Reset button * Do not cover the ventilation fan while the computer is on. † To press the Reset button, use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip).

  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the computer.

  • Page 19: Using Battery Power

    Connecting a Power Source ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time.
  • Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Inserting battery pack To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery. The battery indicator flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges. When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off.
  • Page 21 Connecting a Power Source Battery indicator B a t t e r y i n d i c a t o r Battery Indicator Description Indicates the status of the battery pack. Battery Indicator Status Description The computer is using battery power. Single blink The battery is running out of power.
  • Page 22 B a t t e r y L O C K l e v e r You can purchase a Sony PCGA-BP4S double-capacity battery as an optional power source. You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in a power saving mode.
  • Page 23 Connecting a Power Source ❑ The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. ❑ For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low.

  • Page 24: Starting Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Starting Your Computer Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the computer R e l e a s e l e v e r Press the power button until the green power indicator turns on.
  • Page 25 Starting Your Computer If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the Up or Right arrow key. ❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the Down or Left arrow key.

  • Page 26: Turning Off Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to turn off your computer. From the Start menu on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. Click Turn Off.

  • Page 27: Software And Support Information

    Software and Support Information Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on your computer: ❑...

  • Page 28: Software Overview

    ❑ SonicStage™ — Sony Electronics Inc. ❑ Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID — Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment ❑ Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge — Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment ❑ Sony on Yahoo! — Yahoo! Inc. ❑ VAIO Support Agent — Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 29: Software Support Information

    Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements Trial Version, (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ e-mail techdocs@adobe.com telephone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM (PST) America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com/ telephone 800-827-6364 hours...
  • Page 30 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Windows® Operating System, Office XP, Word (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...
  • Page 31 Software Support Information Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 33: Using The Recovery Cds

    Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs...

  • Page 34: Application And System Recovery Cds

    CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive, use an external optical disc drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

  • Page 35: Using Your Recovery Cds

    Reinstalling software applications with the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all open applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer’s optical disc drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
  • Page 36 CD(s), depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore. 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. To use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications.
  • Page 37 Using Your Recovery CDs The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased.
  • Page 38 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 39 Using Your Recovery CDs 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 automatically complete recovery of your system.
  • Page 40 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting 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). My computer does not start.

  • Page 42: My Computer Starts But A Bios Error Appears

    Confirmation window appears. Make sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears, and Windows does not start.
  • Page 43 If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to start the BIOS: Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer. Press F2 when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu window appears. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.

  • Page 44: The Power Management Does Not Respond

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ 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 pack from your computer.

  • Page 45: My Mouse Does Not Work

    Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected, and press Enter. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab. Press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad, and press Enter.
  • Page 46 VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was not installed. ❑ You may need to use your Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “To use the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 35 for more information.

  • Page 47: Getting Help

    Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below.
  • Page 48 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 49: Index

    Index turn off turn on AC adapter unpacking connection user guide notes connecting using dial-up AC power Internet Application Recovery CD power source controls battery pack locating charging 14, 21 indicator DC In inserting dial-up connection notes display (LCD) rechargeable troubleshooting removing status...
  • Page 50 LCD (display) software LCD display list troubleshooting support locating controls and ports Sony Fax-on-Demand 30, 31 Sony Service Center memory startup problems mouse support troubleshooting software support, Sony System Recovery CD Notebook features locating controls and ports...
  • Page 52 © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, DVgate, MovieShaker, PicoPlayer, SonicStage, ScreenBlast, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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