Sony PCG-Z1VA User Manual

VAIO® ComputerQuick StartPCG-Z1V Series

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Notice to Users11INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICEThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number(REN

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13Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start14VAIO Computer Documents❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information o

Locating Controls and Ports15Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Speakers 2 Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ switch8 Model number3 Pre-

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Back1 DC IN port 3 Monitor (VGA) port2 Battery port 4 Network (Ethernet) port

Locating Controls and Ports17Left1 Memory Stick® media indicator5 Microphone jack2 Memory Stick® media slot 6 Headphone jack3 USB 2.0 ports 7 PC Card

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18 Right1 Battery indicator 5 Modem jack2 Wireless LAN indicator 6 Air Vent3 Bluetooth™ indicator 7 Optical drive eject

Locating Controls and Ports19Bottom1 Unlock/Lock latch 4 Ventilation fans2 Release latch 5 Reset button3 Port replicator connector

Short Cut Menu+F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.+Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.+D Displays the desktop.+E Display

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21Getting StartedThis section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll als

VAIO® Computer Quick Start222 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and slide the battery toward the

Turning On Your Computer23To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an A

VAIO® Computer Quick Start242 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the

Using the Touch Pad25Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by reg

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide27Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that c

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28VAIO User Guide 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection29Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Con

3ContentsNotice to Users...5Setting Up ...13Unpacking Your Com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Turning Off Your ComputerUsing the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps bel

31VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility(Windows® XP only) System and Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Medi

33TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics r

VAIO® Computer Quick Start344 Turn on the computer. What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?If the message “Press <F1> to r

Troubleshooting Your Computer35❑ If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS:1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk dr

VAIO® Computer Quick Start36❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery.Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?If you press a key or the power

Support Options37Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in

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5Notice to Users© 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repro

VAIO® Computer Quick Start6Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered

Notice to Users7.AVERTISSEMENT❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ P

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

Notice to Users9notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.If trouble is experienced with