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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-Z1V 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 .................................................25 Registering Your Computer ........
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Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This information. Financial services may require prior manual and the software described herein, in whole or arrangements with participating financial institutions. 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, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION Corpor
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Safety Information Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel WARNING Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems your computer to rain or moisture. Incorporated. PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Lt
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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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to Regulatory Information the computer not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B Trade Name: Sony limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to Model No.: PCG-591L result in int
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Notice to Users notice in order for you to make the necessary This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted or operating with any other antenna or transmitter service. except Grant condition. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for The Notebook Computer (PCG-591L) contains a repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888- Wireless LAN transmitter which is co-located and 4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start disponible sur le site Web de Sante Canada, a l'adresse RECYCLING LITHIUM ION suivante : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. BATTERIES Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 RECYCLING (United States) LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or Lithium-Ion batteries other electronic device, including FAX machines, to are recyclable. send any message unless such message clearly contains in a ma
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Notice to Users AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA Le present materiel est conforme aux specifications Do not handle damaged or leaking techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada. lithium ion batteries. L’indice d’equivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert a Danger of explosion if battery is indiquer le nombre maximal de termiaux qui peuvent incorrectly replaced. Replace only with etre raccordes a une interface telephonique. La the same or equivalent type terminaison d’une interface peut consister en
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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 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. ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the in
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Speakers 2 Wireless LAN / Bluetooth™ 8 Model number switch 3 Pre-programmable buttons 9 Scroll lock indicator 4 Touch pad 10 Caps lock indicator 5 Left and right buttons 11 Num lock indicator 6 Keyboard 12 Hard disk drive indicator 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 DC IN port 3 Monitor (VGA) port 2 Battery port 4 Network (Ethernet) port 16
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Locating Controls and Ports Left 1 Memory Stick® 5 Microphone jack media indicator 2 Memory Stick® media slot 6 Headphone jack 3 USB 2.0 ports 7 PC Card slot eject button 4 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 8 PC Card slot S400 port 17
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right 1 Battery indicator 5 Modem jack 2 Wireless LAN indicator 6 Air Vent 3 Bluetooth™ indicator 7 Optical drive eject button 4 Power button 8 Optical drive 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 cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire
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Locating Controls and Ports Bottom 1 Unlock/Lock latch 4 Ventilation fans 2 Release latch 5 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector 19
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