Sony PCG-FRV26 User Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start10equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surg

Notice to Users11RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUMRECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUMLes accumulateurs aux ions de lithium s

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 audio, video, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start14Unpacking Your ComputerDocuments❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed info

Applying Ergonomics15Applying ErgonomicsYour computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Power indicator 8 Left and right buttons2 Battery indicator 9 Touch pad3 Power button 10

Locating Controls and Ports17Back1 Modem jack 4 Parallel (printer) port2 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Air vent3 Monitor (VGA) port 6 USB 2.0 ports (high-

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18Left1 2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low-speed supported)5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port2 A/V OUT jack 6 Air vent3 Microphon

Locating Controls and Ports19Right1 DC IN port 3 Optical drive2 EJECT button 4 Battery bayQS_Mondavi.book Page 19 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Bottom1 Reset buttonQS_Mondavi.book Page 20 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM

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 Start22Turning On Your ComputerTo use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied bat

Turning On Your Computer233 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC

VAIO® Computer Quick Start24To 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 Computer252 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on.3 To increase brightness of the computer screen, press the Fn+F5

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Registering Your Computer27Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide292 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. A second Help and Support Center window appears, whic

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

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connecti

Turning Off Your Computer31Turning 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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33Expanding Your Computing PowerThis section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs. ❑ U

VAIO® Computer Quick Start34Upgrading MemoryDepending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For info

35Caring for Your ComputerThis section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.❑ Storing Your Computer❑ Using Cables and Connecti

VAIO® Computer Quick Start36Storing Your Computer❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air

Cleaning Your Computer37company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem.Cleaning Your Computer❑ Clean the computer with

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39VAIO Recovery Options(For Windows® XP models only) The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating

VAIO® Computer Quick Start4Cleaning Your Computer... 37Handling the LCD Screen...

VAIO® Computer Quick Start40About Recovery OptionsYou have several options when recovering software or your computer’s operating system.Accessing the

About Recovery Options41option, you lose all data and settings on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Wind

VAIO® Computer Quick Start42About the Recovery Media KitThe Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery

About the Recovery Media Kit43To create the Recovery Media Kit1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® R

VAIO® Computer Quick Start444 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combin

About the Recovery Media Kit457 When prompted, eject the disc. Label the top of the disc with a permanent marker according to the on-screen instructio

VAIO® Computer Quick Start46Using the VAIO Recovery WizardThe VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You can access this t

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard47To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only)1 Turn off your notebook computer.2 P

VAIO® Computer Quick Start48To recover drive C1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next.2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next.

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard494 Read the on-screen information. Click Next.5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. When it is finished, click Next

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 Start50❑ Remove the Recovery Drive.5 Choose the size of drive C. Any remaining disk space is allocated to drive D (minus the spac

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard513 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next.4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next.5 Click to

VAIO® Computer Quick Start526 As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. You may see installation wizards, mes

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard53To perform a complete hard disk drive recoveryYou must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk driv

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55TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics r

VAIO® Computer Quick Start56Troubleshooting Your ComputerWhy doesn’t my computer start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sourc

Troubleshooting Your Computer573 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter.4 Press t

VAIO® Computer Quick Start588 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.9 Select Yes , and press Enter.10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and pre

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad59Why won’t the power management respond?Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power

VAIO® Computer Quick Start6Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are tra

VAIO® Computer Quick Start60❑ If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, adjust the button assignments. Follow these steps:1 Pr

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad61❑ Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer.What do I do if the pointer doesn’t move when

VAIO® Computer Quick Start62Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for

Support Options634 VAIO Support AgentYou can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic techn

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65IndexAA/V OUT jack 18AC adapter 22connecting 24applicationssoftware programs 50Bbatterycharging 22indicator 16brightnessadjusting 25buttonsleft 16po

VAIO® Computer Quick Start66caps lock 16hard disk drive 16num lock 16power 16scroll lock 16input devices 9interference 8Internet connection 30JjacksA/

Index67creating 43DVDs 42ordering 45recovery partition 49Recovery Wizardstarting 46regulatory information 8reset button 20Sscroll lock indicator 16shu

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Notice to Users7❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.❑ Use c

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Bl

Notice to Users9❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the comput