Sony VGN-P610 Quick Start Manual

VGN-P Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
4-150-269-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Let's get started
1
Check supplied items
AC adapter Display/LAN adapter *
Spare pointing stick caps (2)
Power cord
* On selected models only.
Battery pack The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Create your recovery
Update your computer
discs
Keep your computer updated by Connect an external optical disc drive (not
downloading updates from supplied) to create recovery discs.
Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that
Click Start, VAIO Documentation, and
your computer can run more efficiently and
VAIO Recovery for Windows XP.
securely.
Click Start, All Programs, Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
2 3
Install Connect
battery pack AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2
Fit the battery pack into the battery
adapter cable into your computer.
compartment.
3
Slide the battery pack toward the front of
the computer.
4
Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer
when using it for the first few times to ensure the
battery becomes fully charged.
Start the SmartWi™
Start the Instant Mode
Connection Utility
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility* to With the Instant Mode, you can play music
manage wireless connections. and videos or access the Internet without
launching the Windows operating system.
* Available on selected models only.
Click Start, All Programs, and Press the XMB (Xross Media Bar) button
while your computer is off or in
SmartWi Connection Utility.
Hibernate mode.
See the help file included with the
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
See the Instant Mode User Guide included with
the software for more information.
4 5
Locate
Power on
User Guide
1 1
Click Start > VAIO Documentation.
Lift the LCD screen lid.
2 2
Slide the power switch until the power Click VAIO User Guide.
indicator light turns on.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
LCD Handling Ventilation
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
exerting pressure on its lid when closed. table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to
reduce heat.
HDD Care
AC Adapter
Avoid moving your computer while it is turned on or in
the process of powering on or shutting down. Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
your computer.
Liquid Damage
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your
computer.