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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® XP) — an online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed software applications for your computer.

VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® 2000) — a printed sheet that details your computer's hardware specifications.

VAIO Computer Safety Information — Explains notes on use and offers safety tips.

Software CDs

Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO® computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s) (Windows® 2000) — Enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you 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, connect the docking station (supplied with selected models) or an optional optical drive to the computer. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

Other

Packet containing special product offers

Limited Warranty Card

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Getting Help Welcome Features Documents Unpacking Your ComputerHardware Other Recovery CDsSoftware CDs About Adding Memory Accessing the User GuideRegistering Your Computer Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection Phone and Modem Options window Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows Setting Up Your Vaio Computer This section describes the followingLocating Controls and Ports Battery port Right Bottom On the Docking Station Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right lever Left lever Floppy disk driveConnecting the Docking Station To connect your computer to the docking stationSecuring the Computer to the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is offTo disconnect the docking station when the computer is on Docking Indicator Connecting a Power Source To use the AC adapterUsing battery power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Status Meaning To remove the battery packRemoving Battery Pack Vaio Computer Quick Start Starting Your Computer Turning on ComputerShutting Down Your Computer If you are unable to turn off your computerSoftware and Support Information Quicken 2002 New User Edition† Intuit Inc Software OverviewPC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc Software Support Information Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! IncVaio Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, IncEarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, IncWinDVD 2000 InterVideo, Inc Sony Service CenterSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsUsing Your Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Driver Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs On selected modelsUsing the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsTo use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting My computer does not start Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer starts but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer stops responding or does not shut down Troubleshooting the Docking Station Cannot remove the discTroubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy LCD screen is blank My mouse does not workPointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Getting Help Support OptionsVaio Computer User Guide Software Manuals and Online Help FilesSony Service Center Vaio Support AgentSony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-Demand Sony Customer SupportIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Sony Electronics Inc 664-856-01