VAIO Computer Quick Start
PCG-FRV Series
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Expanding Your Computing Power
Contents
Setting Up
Getting Started
VAIO Recovery Options
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad
Index
Troubleshooting
Notice to Users
As an ENERGY
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
End User / Product Activation Requirements
Safety Information
Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm
Owner’s Record
AVERTISSEMENT
Notice to Users
Regulatory Information
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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Part
Notice to Users
RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
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RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
Notice to Users
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
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Setting Up
Unpacking Your Computer Applying Ergonomics
Locating Controls and Ports
Documents
Unpacking Your Computer
Power Cord
Main Unit AC Adapter
Applying Ergonomics
Applying Ergonomics
Locating Controls and Ports
Front
Parallel printer port
Back
Modem jack
Network Ethernet port
A/V OUT jack
Left
i.LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port
Air vent
DC IN port
Battery bay
Right
Optical drive
1 Reset button
Bottom
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Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection Turning Off Your Computer
Getting Started
Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad
Registering Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide
Turning On Your Computer
To charge the battery
Opening the Battery Bay
Inserting the Battery
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
To connect the AC adapter
To open and turn on the computer
Opening the Computer
If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off
Power indicator Power button
Turning on the Computer
Locating the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad
Describing the touch pad
Description
Description
Registering Your Computer
Touch Pad Action
Registering Your Computer
Batteries
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide
Features
PC Cards and Floppy Disks
VAIO User Guide Window
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
To set up a dial-up connection
New Connection Wizard
Turning Off Your Computer
To turn off your computer
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Expanding Your Computing Power
Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled Programs
Locating Preinstalled Programs
Upgrading Memory
Caring for Your Computer
Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections
Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen
Using Cables and Connections
Storing Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Handling the LCD Screen
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VAIO Recovery Options
About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
System and software recovery options
About Recovery Options
Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard
Create the Recovery Media Kit
Recover software programs
Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
About Recovery Options
About the Recovery Media Kit
Recovery Media Kit overview
Creating the Recovery Media Kit
To create the Recovery Media Kit
The VAIO Recovery Wizard
About the Recovery Media Kit
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Create Recovery Media Kit
9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click OK
To order the Recovery Media Kit
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit
2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard
3 Select Windows System Restore, and click Next
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Windows System Restore
To recover drive C
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4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting C Drive Recovery
3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
Keep the Recovery Drive Recommended
Remove the Recovery Drive
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option
To recover software applications
3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Application Recovery
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting applications
9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
8 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Support Options
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Why doesn’t my computer start?
Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts?
7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The
message Load default values for all SETUP items appears
Why doesn’t my computer respond or turn off?
Why won’t the power management respond?
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad
Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?
What do I do if the pointer doesn’t move when I use the touch pad?
What do I do if the computer doesn’t recognize the mouse?
What do I do if the pointer doesn’t move when I use the mouse?
2 Software Manuals and Online Help Files
Support Options
1 VAIO Computer User Guide
3 Operating System Online Support
5 Sony Computing Support
6 Sony Service Center
4 VAIO Support Agent
Support Options
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Index
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Printed in USA
2003 Sony Electronics Inc
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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 in the port. To connect the unit to a network, refer to your online VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” for more information.