Sony vpc-z118gx Quick Setup Guide

Let’s get started

1

 Check  

supplied items

AC adapter

Power cord

Battery pack

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 takes a few minutes for the 

first 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.

 Click VAIO User Guide.

Printed manuals:

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Quick Start Guide (this sheet)

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  Help and Support is easy to access, and provides 

important documents and helpful support 

resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.

What to do next

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 

 

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, 

Windows Update or VAIO Update.

  Your computer must be connected to the Internet to 

download the updates.

Create your own recovery discs immediately, 

so that you can restore your computer to 

factory-installed settings in case of a system 

failure.
For the details, click Start  , 

Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and 

VAIO User Guide.

  Recovery discs are not provided with your computer.

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  On selected models only.

  The illustrations in this document may appear 

different from your model.

4-174-363-11 (1)   © 2010 Sony Corporation     Printed in U.S.A.

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/PT/VAIO/BR/  (Brazil)

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

Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility

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 to 

manage wireless connections.

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  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.

Noise canceling headphones

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(with two sizes of extra earbuds)