User manual SONY PCG-V505BC QUICK START

[. . . ] VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-V505B Series Contents Notice to Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Unpacking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Applying Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Locating Controls and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Registering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Expanding Your Computing Power . . . . . . . . . 39 Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 VAIO Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 About Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 About the Recovery Media Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 3 VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Caring for Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Storing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using Cables and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cleaning Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs, descriptions, and information: VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows XP) -- The on-screen file details your computer's hardware specifications and lists preinstalled programs, descriptions, and support information. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on page 32 for more information. All Programs (Windows XP) -- The All Programs menu, which you can access from the Start menu, contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer. Programs (Windows 2000) -- The Programs menu, which you can access from the Start menu, contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer. 40 VAIO Recovery Options (For Windows® XP models only) The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation. This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 49 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have several options when recovering software or your computer's operating system. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery. Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the Recovery Media Kit, or from using the F10 key1 on notebook computers. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you have different system and software recovery options. System and software recovery options Create the Recovery Media Kit You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs, which enable you to recover your computer at a later date if the software stops working properly. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, and create a Recovery Media Kit. Windows® System Restore Return your computer's operating system to a previous working state by performing a System Restore. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the Windows XP System Restore Wizard. Recover drive C Returns the drive C to its original factory-installed settings. All previous data and settings on drive C are deleted. You can preserve data on other partitions, such as drive D. To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to their original factory-installed settings. With this 1 This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 About Recovery Options option, you lose all data and settings on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to restore the hidden recovery drive. Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option by using Disc 1 from your Recovery Media Kit. Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. 51 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. [. . . ] If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security dialog box appears, click Shut Down, and select Shut Down again from the Shut Down Windows window. If your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer shuts down. If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. [. . . ]