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Sony PCG-GRV670 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 QS_Newton.book Page 1 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRV600 Series...
  • Page 2 QS_Newton.book Page 2 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:18 AM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QS_Newton.book Page 3 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...17 Unpacking Your Computer ...18 Applying Ergonomics ...20 Locating Controls and Ports ...21 Getting Started ...27 Turning On Your Computer ...28 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Registering Your Computer ...33 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...34 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...35...
  • Page 4 QS_Newton.book Page 4 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Cleaning Your Computer... 51 Handling the LCD Screen... 51 Troubleshooting...53 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)... 54 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000).. 59 Support Options ... 63 Index...65...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 6 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    PC Card, and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources. Notice to Users To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser...

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 9 If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...

  • Page 10: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
  • Page 11 QS_Newton.book Page 11 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

  • Page 12: Industry Canada Notice

    QS_Newton.book Page 12 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 13 QS_Newton.book Page 13 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA REMARQUE: Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur. Le numéro d’identification en est la preuve. L’abréviation IC, avant le numéro d’identification, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est déroulé...
  • Page 14 QS_Newton.book Page 14 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
  • Page 15 QS_Newton.book Page 15 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Notice to Users...
  • Page 16 QS_Newton.book Page 16 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 17: Setting Up

    QS_Newton.book Page 17 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑...

  • Page 18: Unpacking Your Computer

    QS_Newton.book Page 18 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Weight Saver Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide”...
  • Page 19 QS_Newton.book Page 19 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Software CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CDs — Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers.

  • Page 20: Applying Ergonomics

    QS_Newton.book Page 20 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Position of your computer —...

  • Page 21: Locating Controls And Ports

    QS_Newton.book Page 21 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Locating Controls and Ports Front Memory Stick® media indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Second battery indicator Applying Ergonomics Hard disk drive indicator Computer screen (LCD) Power button Keyboard...
  • Page 22 QS_Newton.book Page 22 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back Air vent DC IN port Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port Printer port USB port AV Out jack Modem jack Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the port.
  • Page 23 QS_Newton.book Page 23 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Left Memory Stick® media slot USB port i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port Applying Ergonomics PC Card slot Optical drive eject button Optical drive...
  • Page 24 QS_Newton.book Page 24 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Air vent Headphone jack Microphone jack USB port Internal Hard Disk Drive Battery port...
  • Page 25 QS_Newton.book Page 25 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Bottom UNLOCK/LOCK latch Reset button Applying Ergonomics Port replicator connector Air vent...
  • Page 26 QS_Newton.book Page 26 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.

  • Page 28: Turning On Your Computer

    QS_Newton.book Page 28 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it, however, you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter.
  • Page 29 QS_Newton.book Page 29 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Inserting the Battery Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter.” Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off.
  • Page 30 QS_Newton.book Page 30 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer D C I N p o r t Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.
  • Page 31 QS_Newton.book Page 31 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Opening the Computer R e l e a s e l a t c h Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer P o w e r b u t t o n ✍...

  • Page 32: Using The Touch Pad

    QS_Newton.book Page 32 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad. Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad R i g h t b u t t o n...

  • Page 33: Registering Your Computer

    If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑...

  • Page 34: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    QS_Newton.book Page 34 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. Some of the topics in your on-screen VAIO®...

  • Page 35: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    QS_Newton.book Page 35 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® User Guide Window (Windows XP) User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to VAIO Computer Specifications Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet.

  • Page 36: Turning Off Your Computer

    QS_Newton.book Page 36 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To set up a dial-up connection (Windows XP) Connect a telephone cable to your computer. For additional information, see “Setting up a dial-up Internet connection” in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on-screen VAIO®...
  • Page 37 QS_Newton.book Page 37 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM To turn off your computer Close all operations. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off. ✍...
  • Page 38 QS_Newton.book Page 38 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 39: Expanding Your Computing Power

    QS_Newton.book Page 39 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs. ❑ Upgrading Memory ❑ Locating Preinstalled Programs...

  • Page 40: Upgrading Memory

    QS_Newton.book Page 40 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide”...

  • Page 41: Using The Application Recovery And System Recovery Cds

    QS_Newton.book Page 41 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑...

  • Page 42: Application And System Recovery Cds

    Recovery CDs. You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical drive, use an external optical drive. Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
  • Page 43 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all open programs. Logon to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer’s optical drive. The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears.
  • Page 44 Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer’s optical drive. The VAIO welcome window appears. Click OK, then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. (Leave the CD in the optical drive.) Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears.

  • Page 45: Using The System Recovery Cds

    The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are prompted to complete the Windows®...
  • Page 46 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
  • Page 47 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup Utility appears. Press the right arrow key Press the down arrow key The Setup Confirmation window appears.
  • Page 48 QS_Newton.book Page 48 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 49: Caring For Your Computer

    QS_Newton.book Page 49 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. ❑ Storing Your Computer ❑ Using Cables and Connections ❑ Cleaning Your Computer ❑ Handling the LCD Screen...

  • Page 50: Storing Your Computer

    In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. ❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Your Computer

    QS_Newton.book Page 51 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem. Cleaning Your Computer ❑ Clean the computer with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 52 QS_Newton.book Page 52 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). ❑...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows Xp)

    QS_Newton.book Page 54 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP) What do I do if my computer won’t start? ❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on.
  • Page 55 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if the message “Operating system not found” appears when my computer starts, and why won’t Windows start? ❑...
  • Page 56 QS_Newton.book Page 56 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 11 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. If your computer continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 57 QS_Newton.book Page 57 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Close all open programs. Restart the computer. Follow these steps: Press the Windows key Press U. Press R to select restart. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears.
  • Page 58 QS_Newton.book Page 58 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start ✍ See PowerPanel Help for more information. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears.
  • Page 59 QS_Newton.book Page 59 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000) What do I do if my computer won’t start? ❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑...
  • Page 60 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if the message, “Operating system not found” appears when my computer starts, and why won’t Windows start? ❑...
  • Page 61 QS_Newton.book Page 61 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 11 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. If your computer continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 62 QS_Newton.book Page 62 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode. To restore the computer to normal operating stability: Close all open programs.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)

    You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs (Programs for Windows® 2000) and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs, network settings, and other important program settings.
  • Page 64 QS_Newton.book Page 64 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 65: Index

    QS_Newton.book Page 65 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Index AC adapter connecting Application Recovery CD av out jack battery charging indicator port UNLOCK/LOCK latch brightness control buttons left power right caps lock computer cables care cleaning controls and connectors LCD screen online support specifications...
  • Page 66 (online) starting computer startup problems support Sony System Recovery CD technical support telephone line jack touchpad using 54, 59 troubleshooting startup turning off computer turning on computer...
  • Page 67 QS_Newton.book Page 67 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM Index interference UNLOCK/LOCK latch unpacking the computer updates 22, 23, 24 USB port user guide...
  • Page 68 QS_Newton.book Page 68 Friday, December 20, 2002 11:03 AM http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed in Japan © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-671-684-11...

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