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Personal Computer
VGN-S100 Series
Quick Start
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Shortcut 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 Com
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Contents Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................13 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................13 Locating Controls and Ports......................................15 About the Indicator Lights ........................................21 Getting Started ..........................................23 Turning On Your Computer......................................23 Using the Touch Pad ................
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Notice to Users © 2004 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 Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows Safety Information logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep, and Pentium are WARNING trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and your computer to rain or moisture. Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ❑ To avoid
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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-6C1L limits may be attached to this computer product
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Notice to Users The telephone company may make changes in its change made to this device could void your authority facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that to operate this device. could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance IC RSS-210 (Canada) notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device m
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Telephone Consumer RECYCLING INFORMATION Protection Act of 1991 (For customers in the United States) This product (United States) contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or (http://www.eiae.org). other
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Notice to Users RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS Une batterie non conforme présente un AUX IONS DE danger d'explosion. La remplacer LITHIUM seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par Les accumulateurs aux le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries ions de lithium sont usées selon les directives du fabricant. recyclables. La manutention
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Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your Computer Computer AC adapter Power cord Rechargeable battery 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 30 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 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick® media indicator * 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator * 5 Power indicator 11 Bluetooth® indicator * 6 Battery indicator 12 Wireless switch * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth capabilities are available on selected models only. 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Front 1 S1 and S2 6 Touch pad programmable buttons 2 Num lock indicator 7 Optical drive 3 Caps lock indicator 8 Optical drive eject button and manual eject hole 4 Scroll lock indicator 9 Memory Stick® media slot 5 Speakers 10 Air vent 16
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Locating Controls and Ports Left 1 Network (Ethernet) port 5 Monitor (VGA) port 2 Modem jack 6 PC Card slot 3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card eject button 4 Headphone jack ✍ Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack. 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
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 3 Air Vent * 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 DC IN port * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ✍ Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports. 18
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Locating Controls and Ports Back 1 Battery connector Bottom 1 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector 2 Memory module cover 4 Air vent 19
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Your computer may also come with the optional port replicator, depending on the model that you purchased. ✍ The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. * Port Replicator (Back Panel) * Optional with selected models only. * 1 USB ports 4 Monitor (VGA) port 2 Printer port 5 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 3 DVI-D port 6 DC IN port * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. 20
