VPCP1 Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
4-192-019-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Let's get started
1
Check supplied items
AC adapter
Display/LAN adapter
2
Power cord
Spare pointing stick cap
Battery pack
1
Hand strap
Noise canceling headphones
2
1 The battery pack supplied with your computer may
(with two sizes of extra earbuds)
be installed on your computer at the time of
delivery.
2 On selected models only.
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Update your computer
Prepare for a recovery
Keep your computer updated by
You can restore the computer from the
downloading updates from
Recovery Media (not supplied) or the
Windows Update and VAIO Update for
recovery area in case of a system failure.
enhancing your computer's efficiency,
For details, refer to
security, and functionality.
VAIO General User Guide or
Click Start
, All Programs,
VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Use my VAIO in Help and Support.
To create Recovery Media, connect an external optical
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to an AC
download the updates.
power source.
2
3
Install
Connect
battery pack
AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2
Fit the battery pack into the battery
adapter cable into your computer.
compartment.
3
Slide the battery pack toward the front of
the computer.
4
Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer
when using it for the first few times to ensure the
battery becomes fully charged.
If the battery pack is installed on your computer at
the time of delivery, you can skip the steps above.
Start the SmartWi™
Activate the Quick
Connection Utility
Web Access function
With the Quick Web Access function, you can
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility
to
access the Internet without launching the
manage wireless connections.
Windows operating system.
Available on selected models only.
1
Press the WEB button while your
Click Start
, All Programs, and
computer is off.
SmartWi Connection Utility.
2
Follow the instructions in the initial setup
See the help file included with the
wizard.
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
For more information, click the icon located at
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer
the lower right corner of the screen displayed
before using the wireless function.
when using the Quick Web Access function.
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5
Locate
Power on
VAIO Manual
1
Lift the LCD screen lid.
Your VAIO computer comes with the
following documentation.
2
Press the power button until the power
indicator light turns on.
On-screen manuals:
1
Click Start
and Help and Support.
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Select your desired manual.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)
Safety Information
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Attention
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
first startup. No action is required until the
setup window appears.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
LCD Handling
Ventilation
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or
Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
exerting pressure on its lid when closed.
table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to
reduce heat.
HDD Care
AC Adapter
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk
drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on
Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
or in the process of powering on or shutting down.
your computer.
Liquid Damage
With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your
solve troubles on your computer.
computer.
Turn on your computer, and then press the
button to launch the software.