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Sony vaio vgn-p User Manual

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Display/LAN adapter
Let’s get started
1
 Check supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
Noise canceling headphones
(with two sizes of extra earbuds)
2
 Install  
battery pack 
1
 Slide the battery LOCK switch inward.
2
 Fit the battery pack into the battery 
compartment.
3
 Slide the battery pack toward the front of 
the computer.
4
 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward.
3
 Connect  
AC adapter 
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 connect the AC adapter to your computer 
when using it for the first few times to ensure the 
battery becomes fully charged.
4
 Power on
1
 Lift the LCD screen lid.
2
 Slide the power switch until the power 
indicator light turns on.
Attention
Your computer takes a few minutes for the 
first startup. No action is required until the 
setup window appears.
What to do next
Update your computer
Prepare for a recovery
Start the SmartWi™
Connection Utility
LCD Handling
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or 
exerting pressure on its lid when closed.
HDD Care
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.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,  
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
5
 Locate  
User Guide
1
 Click Start   > Help and Support.
2
 Click Use my VAIO.
3
 Click VAIO User Guide.
  Help and Support is easy to access, and provides 
important documents and helpful support 
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Keep your computer updated by 
downloading updates from 
Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that 
your computer can run more efficiently and 
securely.
Click Start  , All Programs, 
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
  Your computer must be connected to the Internet to 
download the updates.
You can restore the computer from the 
recovery discs (not supplied) or the recovery 
partition in case of a system failure.
Click Start  , Help and Support, 
Use my VAIO, and 
VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
  To create recovery discs, connect an external optical 
disc drive (not supplied).
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility
 to 
manage wireless connections.
  Available on selected models only. 
Click Start  , All Programs, and 
SmartWi Connection Utility.
  See the help file included with the 
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
  Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer 
before using the wireless function.
Spare pointing stick caps (2)
  On selected models only.
  The illustrations in this document may appear 
different from your model.
4-161-259-11 (1)   © 2009 Sony Corporation    Printed in China
Start the Instant Mode
With the Instant Mode, you can play music 
and videos or access the Internet without 
launching the Windows operating system.
Press the XMB (Xross Media Bar) button 
 while your computer is off or in 
Hibernate mode.
  See the Instant Mode User Guide included with 
the software for more information.
VGN-P Series
VAIO Support Homepage
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/  (USA)
http://sony.ca/support/  (Canada)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/  (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/  (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.