Sony VPCZ214GX Quick Setup Guide

1

Check supplied items

2

Connect

AC adapter

Before using your computer for the first time,

connect the computer to a power source

with the AC adapter. Otherwise, your

computer does not turn on.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and

then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC

adapter cable into your computer.

 Be sure to charge the battery pack when using the

computer for the first time because the battery pack is

not fully charged at the time of delivery.

3

Power on

Lift the LCD screen lid.

Press the power button until the power

indicator light turns on.

Your computer will take a few minutes

during the initial startup. No action is

required until the setup window appears.

4

Locate

VAIO Manual

Your VAIO® computer comes with the

following documentation.

On-screen manuals:

Click Start   and Help and Support.

Click Use my VAIO.

Select your desired manual.

Printed manuals:



 Quick Start Guide (this sheet)



 Recovery, Backup and



 Safety Information

 Help and Support is easy to access, and provides

important documents and helpful support

resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.

LCD Handling
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or

exerting pressure on its lid when closed.
HDD Care
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk

drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on

or in the process of powering on or shutting down.
Liquid Damage
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your

computer.

Ventilation
Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or

table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to

reduce heat.
AC Adapter
Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to

your computer.

 With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or

solve troubles on your computer.

Turn on your computer, and then press the ASSIST

button to launch the software.

Care & Handling Tips

To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,

we encourage you to follow these guidelines.

Keep your computer updated by

downloading updates from

Windows Update and VAIO Update for

enhancing your computer’s efficiency,

security, and functionality.
Click Start  , All Programs, and

Windows Update or VAIO Update.

 Your computer must be connected to the Internet to

download the updates.

Create your own Recovery Media

immediately, so that you can restore your

computer to factory-installed settings in

case of a system failure.
For details, refer to the supplied Recovery,

Backup and Troubleshooting Guide.

 Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.

4-286-115-11 (1)  © 2011 Sony Corporation  Printed in Japan

VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/  (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/  (Canada: English)
http://www.fr.sony.ca/support  (Canada: French)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/  (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/  (Brazil)

Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.

Use the VAIO Smart Network software to

manage wireless communications.
Click Start  , All Programs, and

VAIO Smart Network.

 See the on-screen User Guide for more

information.

 Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer

before using the wireless function.

Let’s get started

What to do next

With the Quick Web Access function, you can

access the Internet without launching the

Windows operating system.

Press the WEB button while your

computer is off.

Follow the instructions in the initial setup

wizard.

 For more information, click the   icon located at

the lower right corner of the screen displayed

when using the Quick Web Access function.

AC adapter

1

Power cord

1  On models with the docking station, the small size

adapter is intended for use with your computer

only. The large size adapter can be used with the

computer as well as the docking station.

2  The battery pack is installed on your computer at

the time of delivery.

3  On selected models only.

 The illustrations in this document may appear

different from your model.

Extended battery pack

3

and

battery adapter

3

Noise canceling headphones

3

(with two sizes of extra earbuds)

Docking Station

3

and AC adapter

1 3

Battery pack

2