Sony VGN-S380P User Manual

Personal ComputerVGN-S380, VGN-S380P, VGN-S380BQuick Start

VAIO® Computer Quick Start10except Grant condition. Users are not permitted to modify this transmitter device. Any unauthorized change made to this de

Notice to Users11RECYCLING INFORMATION(For customers in the United States) This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if

VAIO® Computer Quick Start12INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specificati

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 Hard disk drive indicator2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicat

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Front1 S1 and S2 programmable buttons 6 Touch pad2 Num lock indicator 7 Optical drive3 Caps lock indicator 8 Optical drive

Locating Controls and Ports17Left1 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Monitor (VGA) port2 Modem jack 6 PC Card slot3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card eject button4 He

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18 Right1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 3 Air vent2 USB 2.0 ports** Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.4 DC IN port✍ Gently pu

Locating Controls and Ports19Back** The bottom panel illustration may vary slightly from the actual computer.1 Battery connectorBottom1 Memory bay cov

VAIO® Computer Quick Start2Shortcut Menu+F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.+Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.+D Displ

VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Your computer may also come with the optional port replicator, depending on the model that you purchased.✍ The printer por

About the Indicator Lights21About the Indicator LightsIndicator FunctionPower Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, a

VAIO® Computer Quick Start22Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to activate the Scroll Lock indicator. The Scroll Lock feature changes how you scrol

23Getting 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 Start243 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place.4 Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position.5 Co

Turning On Your Computer25Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.2 Plug the power cord into

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer1 Hold the bottom of the computer firmly with one hand, and lift the LCD scr

Turning On Your Computer273 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, if necessary.❑ Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness.❑ Press the Fn and

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Registering Your Computer29Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

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

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide31VAIO® User Guide1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connecti

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection33Connecting a Telephone Cable ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated t

VAIO® Computer Quick Start34To set up a dial-up connection 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Conne

Turning Off Your Computer35Turning Off Your ComputerUsing the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps belo

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37 37Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure

VAIO® Computer Quick Start381 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.3 Press the Down Arrow key

Troubleshooting394 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears.5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.6

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start40Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for

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5Notice to Users© 2005 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 Start6Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep

Notice to Users7❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction.❑ If using wireless LAN n

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8Sécurité du réseau local sans filLa création de paramètres de sécurité pour le réseau local sans fil est extrêmement import

Notice to Users9❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.❑ Consult the dealer or an ex