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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-NV200 Series
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Contents Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................15 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................16 Applying Ergonomics ...............................................18 Locating Controls and Ports......................................19 Getting Started ..........................................25 Turning On Your Computer......................................26 Using the Touch Pad ................
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting........................................43 Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................44 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen .............................47 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad .............48 Support Options ........................................................ 51 Program Support Information................................... 52 Caring for Your Computer........................55 Storing Your Computer ...................
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Notice to Users © 2002 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 require approval. an additional charge. Subscriptions
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The The Wireless LAN * i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the functionality , software applications, operating system, and which is compatible i.LINK devices. All products with incorporated into an i.LINK connection may not communicate selected models with each other. Please refer to the only, has passed Wi- documentatio
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Notice to Users . Safety Information WARNING To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Service Center. expose your computer to rain or moisture. Caution: The use of optical ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the instruments with this product will cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified increase eye hazard. As the laser personnel only. beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not ❑ Never install modem or tele
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. Regulatory Information ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone Declaration of Conformity pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite. Trade Name: Sony ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en
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Notice to Users will not occur in a particular installation. If this This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone equipment does cause harmful interference to jack. radio or television reception, which can be The REN is used to determine the quantity of determined by turning the equipment off and devices which may be connected to the on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the interference by one or more of the following telephone line may result in
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du the state or provincial utility service brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une commission, public service commission, or licence, il doit être utilisé à l’interieur et devrait corporation commission, for information.) être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé a FCC Radio Frequency l’
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Notice to Users Telephone Consumer RECYCLAGE DES Guidelines (Canada) ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU CRTC RS AUX IONS DE Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale LITHIUM 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium This Class B digital apparatus complies with sont recyclables. Ca
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies Do not handle damaged or leaking certified equipment. This certification means lithium ion batteries. that the equipment meets certain Danger of explosion if battery is telecommunications network protective, incorrectly replaced. Replace operational and safety requirements as only with the same or equivalent prescribed in the appropriate Terminal type recommended by the Equipment Technical R
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Notice to Users devices subject only to the requirement that the Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter sum of the RENs of all the devices does not de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2. avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie CANADA (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal AVIS: L’étiquette d’Indust
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start DVD-RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output: 330 µW (CD) 82.7 µW (DVD) Wave Length: 785 nm (CD) 655 nm (DVD) The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 14
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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 you with state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Applying Ergonomics ❑ Locating Controls and Ports 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Power Cord Ten-Key Bay unit AC Adapter Compact Woofer Bay unit Rechargeable Battery * 3.5 Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit Weight Saver * Do not store anything inside the weight saver. Items stored in the weight saver may break or make it difficult to remove the weight saver from the multipurpose bay. 16
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Unpacking Your Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 31 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use. ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed software programs on your c
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 for both stationary and portable environments. ❑ 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 arms
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Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 8 Memory Stick® media indicator 2 Speakers 9 Wireless LAN indicator 3 Keyboard 10 Left and right buttons 4 Touch pad 11 Power button 5 Power indicator 12 Num lock indicator 6 Battery indicator 13 Caps lock indicator 7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Scroll lock indicator 19
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 DC IN port 4 Printer (parallel) port 2 USB ports 5 Monitor (VGA) port * 3 Serial port 6 Air vent * Do not cover this vent when your computer is on. 20
