Sony PCG-FR130 User Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start10NJ 07656. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect

Notice to Users11sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other nu

VAIO® Computer Quick Start12RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUMRECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUMLes accumulateurs aux ions d

Notice to Users13INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This i

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15Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Unpacking Your ComputerDocuments❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed info

Unpacking Your Computer17Recovery CDs❑ Application Recovery CDs — Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers.❑ System Recovery CD

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18Applying ErgonomicsYour computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you

Applying Ergonomics19Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Power indicator 8 Serial number2 Battery indicator 9 Hard disk drive indicator3 Computer screen

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Back1 DC IN port 5 Air vent2 USB 2.0 ports 6 Monitor (VGA) port3 A/V OUT jack 7 Parallel (printer) port4 Modem jackQS_M

Applying Ergonomics21Left1 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Air vent2 Microphone jack 6 PC Card slots3 Headphone jack 7 Floppy disk drive4 i.LINK® (IEEE

VAIO® Computer Quick Start22 Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port. Do not connect any other type of network cab

Applying Ergonomics23Bottom1 Reset buttonQS_Mondavi.book Page 23 Thursday, January 2, 2003 10:44 AM

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25Getting 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 Start26Turning On Your ComputerTo use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied bat

Turning On Your Computer274 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28To 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

Turning On Your Computer292 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on.3 Adjust the brightness of the computer screen by pressing the F

3ContentsNotice to Users...5Setting Up ...15Unpacking Your Com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Turning On Your Computer31Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regis

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Turning On Your Computer33Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection

VAIO® Computer Quick Start34To set up a dial-up connection1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. See “Setting up a dial-up Internet connection”

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

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37Expanding Your Computing PowerThis section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs. ❑ U

VAIO® Computer Quick Start38Upgrading MemoryDepending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For info

39Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDsYou can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery a

VAIO® Computer Quick Start4Using Your Recovery CDs ...40Caring for Your Computer...47Storing

VAIO® Computer Quick Start40Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Yo

Using Your Recovery CDs41To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all ope

VAIO® Computer Quick Start425 Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver.To reinstall device d

Using Your Recovery CDs4312 Navigate to the optical drive, and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are displayed.13 Click the

VAIO® Computer Quick Start44System Recovery options❑ Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and

Using Your Recovery CDs457 On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system.8 Follow the on-screen ins

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47Caring for Your ComputerThis section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.❑ Storing Your Computer❑ Using Cables and Connecti

VAIO® Computer Quick Start48Storing Your Computer❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air

Cleaning Your Computer49company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem.Cleaning Your Computer❑ Clean the computer with

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

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51TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics r

VAIO® Computer Quick Start52Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plu

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)535 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.6 Select Ye s, and press Enter.7 Select Exit (Save Ch

VAIO® Computer Quick Start5410 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.11 Select Yes, and press Enter

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)551 Close all open programs.2 Restart the computer. Follow these steps:1 Press the Windows key .2 Press U.3

VAIO® Computer Quick Start56To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes:1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.2 Click Perf

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)57Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the comp

VAIO® Computer Quick Start584 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. Th

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)599 Select Ye s, and press Enter.10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation wi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start6participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stic

VAIO® Computer Quick Start60Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if the operatin

Support Options61Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in

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63IndexAA/V OUT jack 20AC adapter 26connecting 28Application Recovery CD 40Bbatterycharging 26indicator 19brightnessadjusting 29buttonsleft 19power 19

VAIO® Computer Quick Start64interference 9internal speaker 19Internet connection 33JjacksA/V OUT 20headphone 21microphone 21modem jack 20Kkeyboard 19L

65Uunpacking the computer 16updates 33USB port 20user guide 32QS_Mondavi.book Page 65 Thursday, January 2, 2003 10:44 AM

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Notice to Users7Safety InformationWARNING❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture.❑ To avoid electrical shock

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un ora

Notice to Users9will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which