User manual SONY VAIO VGN-Z698Y

[. . . ] The only warranties for SONY products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. SONY shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Startup Guide SONY Compaq Notebook Series First Edition August 2003 Reference Number: nc6000 Document Part Number: 334088-001 334088-001. book Page iii Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Contents 1 Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Hardware . 1­11 Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses . [. . . ] They are also compatible with Cisco standards and legacy operating systems. Disabling the Automatic Wireless Network Configuration Utility By default, the Windows automatic wireless network configuration utility will attempt to configure your wireless connection. If you do not wish to use the automatic wireless network configuration utility, you must disable it by following these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right click Wireless Network Connection, then select Properties. Startup Guide 1­9 334088-001. book Page 10 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Hardware and Software Setup 3. On the Wireless Networks tab, clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. The automatic wireless network configuration utility is disabled until you enable it again. For more information about the Windows automatic wireless network configuration utility, refer to Windows Help and Support. Once the Windows utility has been disabled, refer to the Wireless LAN Utility Installation Instructions, provided with your notebook, for help installing the SONY-preloaded utility for your wireless device. Setting Up Bluetooth Select notebooks contain a preinstalled Bluetooth device. The utility that operates your Bluetooth device has been preloaded but not preinstalled on the notebook. Before you can use this utility, you must install it using the following steps: I In Windows 2000, select Start > Programs > Software Setup, select the Bluetooth utility from the list of applications, then follow the onscreen instructions. I Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Get basic and detailed information about Windows XP for customizing your notebook. Set up your notebook for networking and for communicating on the Web. Use administration tools to manage areas such as passwords, file backups, system restore, and user accounts. Learn how to print, fax, run performance and maintenance tools, and install and configure new hardware. I I I I Startup Guide 2­3 334088-001. book Page 4 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Additional Information, Help, and Updates I I I I I I I Protect your notebook files by using security and privacy features such as antivirus software. Undo changes to your notebook with System Restore. Improve the performance of your hard drive and battery pack. Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for your notebook. View notebook information and diagnose problems. Keep your notebook up-to-date using Windows Update. Press the fn+f1 hotkey or select Start > Help and Support. Follow the onscreen directions to select the online Help and Support Center feature that you need. To access the online Help and Support Center: 2­4 Startup Guide 334088-001. book Page 5 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Additional Information, Help, and Updates Contacting Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the online Help or the documentation provided with your notebook, you can call technical support. [. . . ] Support optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 1 2 3 4 In select notebooks, one of the PC Card slots may be replaced with a factory-installed Smart Card Reader. RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. Startup Guide 3­9 334088-001. book Page 10 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Notebook Features Right side component descriptions (Continued) Item Component Bluetooth compartment Description Holds a Bluetooth device. 5 6 Security cable slot Bluetooth is not supported in all countries. Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. 3­10 Startup Guide 334088-001. book Page 11 Friday, July 11, 2003 3:39 PM Notebook Features Front View Components Front view component descriptions Item Component Infrared port Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. A light comes on when the button is pushed in and the sound is muted. Press the volume up button to increase sound. [. . . ]