Sony Vaio VGN-P500 Series Quick Start Manual page 2

VGN-P500 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)
Let's get started
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Check supplied items
AC adapter Display/LAN adapter *
Power cord
Spare pointing stick caps (2)
* On selected models only.
Battery pack
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model, depending on the country
or area of your purchase.
Noise canceling headphones *
(with two sizes of extra earbuds)
What to do next
Update your computer
Download and install the latest updates
regularly by using the preinstalled software
applications, such as Windows Update and
VAIO Update, so that your computer can
run more efficiently and securely.
Click Start, All Programs, and name of the
application.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
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Install Connect
battery pack AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter
2
Fit the battery pack into the battery
cable into your computer.
compartment.
3
Slide the battery pack toward the front of
the computer.
4
Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to
secure the battery pack.
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.
Create your recovery Start the SmartWi™
discs Connection Utility
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility* to
You need to connect an external optical disc drive (not
manage wireless connections such as
supplied) to create recovery discs.
WWAN, WLAN, Bluetooth®, and GPS
Create your own recovery discs immediately after
technologies.
your computer is ready for use. With the recovery
* Available on wireless WAN models only.
discs, you can restore your computer to factory-
installed settings in case of a system failure. Click Start, All Programs, and
SmartWi Connection Utility.
Click Start, Help and Support,
Use my VAIO, and
See the help file included with the
VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
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Locate
Power on
User Guide
1 1
Click Start > Help and Support.
Lift the LCD screen lid.
2 2
Slide the power switch until the power Click Use my VAIO.
indicator light turns on. 3
Click VAIO User Guide.
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
When you start up your computer for the first time, it
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
will take longer than on successive boots. Be sure not
to turn off the computer before the setup window
appears.
VAIO Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
LCD Handling Ventilation
Lift the LCD lid gently. Do not place heavy objects on Proper air circulation is important to reduce heat.
top of your computer or exert pressure when closed. Do not block your computer's air vents or place the
computer on porous surfaces, such as a pillow or
HDD Care
blanket. Be sure to place your computer on hard
Do not move your computer while the power is on or
surfaces, such as a desk or table.
while it is attempting to power on or shut down.
AC Adapter
Otherwise, you may damage your hard disk drive.
Do not place stress on the AC adapter cable connected
Liquid Damage
to your computer. Otherwise, you may cause damage to
Avoid any liquids from coming into contact with your
internal components.
computer. This may damage internal components
which will cause malfunctions.