User manual SONY VAIO VPCCB17FX/G

[. . . ] Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. [. . . ] (Figures may be different depending on options). Where Everything Is This section will explain the location of all of the buttons, LEDs and equipment needed to operate your notebook computer. Front NOTE: The protective cover will replace the fingerprint sensor if the option is not ordered. Hot Keys Fingerprint Sensor LEDs Power Button Keyboard Protective Cover Touchpad Internal Microphone Touchpad Buttons Speaker LCD Open Button/Latch Speaker Introducing Your Computer 3 Buttons and LEDs User Defined Button E-Mail Button Internet Button Power Button HDD Access LED CD Access LED FDD Access LED Scroll Lock LED Number Lock LED Caps Lock LED Play/Pause & Track Indicator Volume Up Volume Down Player Off/Stop/Eject Player On/Play/Pause MP3/CD Player Option Battery Status LED Power LED Next/Fast Search-Forward Previous/Fast Search-Reverse Without MP3/CD Player Option 4 Users Manual Right Side Flex-Bay Left Side Memory Stick Slot * Factory Option Fan Vent PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Modem Port LAN Port Headphone / S/PDIF Jack Microphone Jack Back Side Security Lock Port Fan Vent Parallel Printer Port PS/2 Port 1394 Port DC-In Port TV-Out Port(S-VHS, option) USB Ports External Monitor Port Serial Port FIR * Factory Option Introducing Your Computer 5 Bottom Flex-Bay Compartment Flex-Bay Latch Port Replicator Connector Fan Vent Battery Latch Memory Compartment Battery 6 Users Manual Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer's power for the first time: 1. Install the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide. Push the LCD open button and lift up the cover. Or if you do not have MP3/CD Player option, slide the LCD open latch to the right and lift up the cover. Press and then release the power button. The power LED is on when the computer's power is on. LCD Open Button/Latch Power LED Power Button Initial Computer Startup: The first time you start your computer you will see the operating system registration screens. Simply read each screen and follow the simple directions. You must complete this process in order to use your computer. Using Your Computer for the First Time 7 Turning Off Your Computer Prior to shutting down your computer, ensure all of your data and current work are saved. The system will ask if you wish to save any unsaved work. Saving your work first will speed the shutdown process. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area. · Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles. · Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of your files. Using Your Computer for the First Time 9 Travelling with Your Computer Air Travel If you are travelling by air, follow these tips: · Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. · Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through metal detectors, which can cause loss of data. · Make sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible. You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel. · Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing. Locking your Computer As a precaution when you are travelling or using your computer in an unsecured area, you should keep your computer as safe as possible. An option to do this is the Security Lock System. Follow the Security Lock System manufacturers instructions for specific installation and use. The following figure shows generally how to use the lock. 10 Users Manual Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following: · If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible. Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel. Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it. · If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad, unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possible. [. . . ] You can connect to the network by completing the following steps. · Step 1. Install the 'Wireless Client Manager' program. Set up a network in the target computer. To connect two computers with a computer-to-computer (peer-to-peer) network, the following procedures have to be completed for both computers. Step 1. Installing the wireless client administrator program. Install the 'Wireless Client Manager' program from the system software CD in the target computers. [. . . ]