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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-V505DC2 Series
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Short Cut Menu +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu. +Ctrl+F Displays the Search Results - Computers window, where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Search, and then Computer from the Start menu.
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Contents Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................13 Locating Controls and Ports......................................15 Getting Started ..........................................21 Turning On Your Computer......................................21 Using the Touch Pad .................................................24 Registering Your Computer ........
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VAIO® Computer User Guide 4
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Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. As an ENERGY SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO STAR® Partner, Sony WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, Corporation has THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER I
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Safety Information Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft WARNING Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM. your computer to rain or moisture. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are tradema
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Notice to Users . ❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources d’Énergie Limitées. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service ❑ Afin de prévenir des indemnités à votre Center. ordinateur pendant la transportation, attachez Caution: The use of optical instruments d’abord tous les volets de connecteurs et with this product will increase eye protecteurs d’emplacements comme il faut, et hazard. As the laser beam used in this in
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV Regulatory Information technician for help. Declaration of Conformity You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the computer not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Sony Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B Model No.: PCG-681L, limits may be attached to this computer produ
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Notice to Users modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, service. this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, you can Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center outdoors is subject to licensing. at 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Service C
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1 promenade RECYCLAGE DES du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian LITHIUM ICES-003. Les accumulateurs aux Cet appa
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Notice to Users Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries (REN) de cet équipement terminal est 0,2. Le REN attribué à chaque équipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de Do not handle damaged or leaking terminaux que l’on peut connecter à une interface lithium ion batteries. téléphonique. Il est possible de raccorder à une Danger of explosion if battery is interface plusieurs combinaisons d’appareils, mais la incorrectly replaced. Replace only with somme des Nombres Équivalents de Sonneries d
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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 state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord 13
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Computer 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 27 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start (this document) — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use. Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your comput
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 9 Power indicator 2 Speakers 10 Battery indicator 3 Keyboard 11 Hard disk drive indicator * 4 Touch pad 12 Wireless LAN indicator 5 Left and right buttons 13 Num lock indicator 6 Memory Stick® media 14 Caps lock indicator indicator 7 Power switch 15 Scroll lock indicator * 8 Wireless LAN switch * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only. 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 Battery port Left 1 DC IN port 6 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 2 Air vent 7 Microphone jack 3 Monitor (VGA) port 8 Headphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 9 PC Card slot 5 USB 2.0 port 16
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Locating Controls and Ports Right 1 Memory Stick® media indicator 6 USB 2.0 port 2 Memory Stick® media slot 7 Air vent 3 CD-RW/DVD drive 8 Modem jack 4 CD-RW/DVD drive eject button 9 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Manual eject hole 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 an electric current overload and could
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Removing the Protective Tabs ✍ Gently pull the protective tabs away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack. 18
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Locating Controls and Ports Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 Reset button 2 Battery UNLOCK/LOCK 5 Air vent latch 3 Battery RELEASE latch 19
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