Sony PCG-NV100 VAIO User manual

VAIO® Computer

Quick Start

PCG-NV100 Series

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Features .......................................................................5

Unpacking Your Computer.........................................6

Registering Your Computer ........................................9

Setting up your dial-up connection ...........................10

Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13

Locating Controls and Ports......................................14

Connecting a Power Source ......................................19

Starting Your Computer............................................25

Turning Off Your Computer .....................................26

Software and Support Information..........27

Software Overview....................................................28

Software Support Information...................................30

Using the Recovery CDs...........................33

Application and System Recovery CDs....................34

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................35

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Troubleshooting........................................41

Getting Help...............................................47

Support Options........................................................47

Index...........................................................49

Welcome

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.

Features

Here are just some of the features your VAIO® computer has to offer:

❑Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a mobile Intel®

Pentium® 4 processor-M.

❑Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

AC power.

❑Wireless functionality*— Your computer can connect to a Local Area

Network (LAN) and the Internet, all without direct cable connections.

❑Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables

you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games,

and entertainment software.

❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes a

Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

❑Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive

e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

* Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® computer, see the

VAIO® Computer Specifications supplied with your computer.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Unpacking Your Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Ten-Key Bay unit Rechargeable Battery Pack

Compact Woofer Bay unit Weight Saver*

* Your weight saver may look different than the one shown.

3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Bay unit AV Cable

Unpacking Your Computer

Documents

❑VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that

contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To access

this file, click Start on the Windows® operating system taskbar, Help and

Support, and VAIO User Guide.

❑VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and

setting up your computer, the features of your computer, and how to solve

common problems.

❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features

of the Windows® operating system installed on your computer.

❑VAIO® Computer Safety Information — Explains notes on using your

computer and offers safety tips.

❑VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the

hardware specifications and lists the installed software applications for your

computer. To access this file, open the VAIO® User Guide and click on the

specifications link on the Welcome page.

Software CD

❑Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to your

VAIO computer, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enablesyou to restore the operating system and

software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are

erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so

user data and applications installed since you started using your computer

will be lost.

✍To use these recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” in the online VAIO®

Computer User Guide for information on how to use these CDs.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Other

❑Packet containing special product offers

❑Limited Warranty card

Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive

these benefits by registering your computer:

❑Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot

problems you may encounter with your computer.

❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

Accessing the User Guide

The online VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that

contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open this

file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click

VAIO User Guide.

About Adding Memory

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept

additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer

to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. The

specifications supplied with your computer (online or printed, depending on the

configuration you purchased) lists the amount of installed memory and required

memory modules for upgrades.

✍You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not

able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with

additional registration opportunities later.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Setting up your dial-up connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The

Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet

and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.

Setting up your Internet connection

1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click

New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

2Follow the on-screen instructions, and click OK. The Phone and Modem

Options screen appears.

3Select the location from where you are dialing, and click OK. The New

Connection Wizard appears.

Location Information screen

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