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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-FRV Series
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 3 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Contents Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................14 Applying Ergonomics ...............................................15 Locating Controls and Ports......................................16 Getting Started ..........................................21 Turning On Your Computer......................
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 4 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Cleaning Your Computer.......................................... 37 Handling the LCD Screen......................................... 37 VAIO Recovery Options............................39 About Recovery Options ..........................................40 About the Recovery Media Kit................................. 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard........................... 46 Troubleshooting.....................
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 5 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights transported or used outside the United States. reserved. This manual and the software Software specifications are subject to change described herein, in whole or in part, may not without notice and may not necessarily be be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any identical to current retail versions. machine-readable form without prior written Updates and additions to software may
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 6 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, End User / Product MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick, Activation Requirements MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Certain software product(s) included with this Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and computer may include features such as copy the Windows logo are registered trademarks of protection and content mana
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 7 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, or terminals unless the telephone line has ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et been disconnected at the network ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne interface. qualifiée. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil telephone lines. modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique. ❑
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 8 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Pour changer la pile de rechange, Oradell, NJ 07649 veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Telephone: 201-930-6972 (For FCC-related Avertissement: L'utilisation matters only.) d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour This device complies with Part 15 of the les yeux. Puisque le faisceau FCC rules. Operation is subject to the la
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 9 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users determined by the total RENs, contact the ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced telephone company. For products approved radio/TV technician for help. after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is You are cautioned that any changes or part of the product identifier that has the format modifications to the computer not expressly US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented approved in this manual could void your by #
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 10 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start equipment, consult your telephone company or RECYCLING LITHIUM ION a qualified installer. BATTERIES Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surges. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Telephone Consumer BATTERIES Protection Act of 1991 Lithium-Ion (United States) batteries are recyclable. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a You can help computer or other
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 11 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Notice to Users RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX Do not handle damaged or leaking IONS DE LITHIUM lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is RECYCLAGE DES incorrectly replaced. Replace ACCUMULATEU only with the same or equivalent RS AUX IONS DE type recommended by the LITHIUM manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the Les accumulateurs manufacturer’s instructions. aux ions de lithium The battery pack used
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 12 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combi
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 13 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Applying Ergonomics ❑ Locating Controls and Ports 13
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 14 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 28 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use. ❑ VA
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 15 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Applying Ergonomics Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper ar
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 16 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Power indicator 8 Left and right buttons 2 Battery indicator 9 Touch pad 3 Power button 10 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 11 Keyboard 5 Caps lock indicator 12 Model name 6 Num lock indicator 13 Speakers 7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Computer screen (LCD) 16
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 17 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Locating Controls and Ports Back 1 Modem jack 4 Parallel (printer) port 2 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Air vent 3 Monitor (VGA) port 6 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low-speed supported) 17
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 18 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left 1 2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low- 5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port speed supported) 2 A/V OUT jack 6 Air vent 3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card slots 4 Headphone jack 8 Memory Stick® media slot Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 19 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM Locating Controls and Ports Right 1 DC IN port 3 Optical drive 2 EJECT button 4 Battery bay 19
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QS_Mondavi.book Page 20 Friday, May 23, 2003 9:17 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom 1 Reset button 20
