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- Page 1 ® VAIO Notebook Quick Start PCG-GR150/150K PCG-GR170/170K...
- Page 2 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome ...5 Features... 6 Unpacking Your Notebook... 7 Registering Your Notebook ... 9 Setting Up Your VAIO Locating Controls and Ports ... 12 Connecting a Power Source ... 17 Starting Your Notebook ... 23 Shutting Down Your Notebook ... 24 Using Power Saving Modes... - Page 4 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem ...54 Troubleshooting Audio...55 Troubleshooting the Printer ...56 Getting Help ... 57 Support Options...58 VAIO Support Agent...59...
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Page 5: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. In this chapter, you will find information on the following topics: ❑ Features ❑ Unpacking Your Notebook ❑... -
Page 6: Features
* The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. † Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov- ernment regulations. ‡ Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided. and a V.90/K56flex-compatible modem. -
Page 7: Unpacking Your Notebook
Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Rechargeable battery pack * The removable hard disk drive and removable optical disc drive are preinstalled in your notebook. Unpacking Your Notebook Power cord AC adapter Weight saver... -
Page 8: Software Cds
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Documentation ® ❑ VAIO Notebook Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information. ® ❑ Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system. -
Page 9: Registering Your Notebook
The notebook automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number or a local number. ✍ You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider. Registering Your Notebook... - Page 10 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start...
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Page 11: Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook In this chapter, you will find information on how to set up and install your Sony ® VAIO Notebook. The following topics are discussed: ❑ Locating Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑... -
Page 12: Locating Controls And Ports
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front Memory Stick indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Power indicator Battery 1 and 2 indicators Hard disk drive indicator LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen Keyboard Speakers Left and right buttons Touchpad Battery bay Power button... - Page 13 * This multipurpose bay can house either an optical disc drive or a secondary battery. † i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used 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 14 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Right Cooling vent Drive bay with removable hard disk drive Battery bay...
- Page 15 Back Cooling vent DC In port Printer port VGA port AV Out jack * There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack. Warning: Only connect 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port.
- Page 16 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Bottom Tilt stands Multipurpose bay Release lever Port replicator connector...
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Page 17: Connecting A Power Source
Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the notebook. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. -
Page 18: Using Battery Power
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter. Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook. - Page 19 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the right side of the notebook. Inserting battery pack Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. ✍ If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack.
- Page 20 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start To view battery indicators There are two battery indicators on the notebook. One indicator is for the primary battery pack located in the battery bay. The second indicator is for the optional secondary battery pack that can be inserted into the multipurpose bay. Battery indicators Battery Indicator Description...
- Page 21 To remove the battery pack Push the battery bay cover down to open it. Pull out the battery pack. Removing the battery pack Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks. You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode.
- Page 22 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 25 for more information. ❑ The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time.
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Page 23: Starting Your Notebook
Starting Your Notebook Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening the notebook LCD lock lever Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power indicator turns on. ✍... -
Page 24: Shutting Down Your Notebook
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the down or left arrow key. ❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow key. Shutting Down Your Notebook To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your notebook. -
Page 25: Using Power Saving Modes
✍ If you are still unable to shut down the notebook, press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds. This operation may result in data loss. Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. - Page 26 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. ✍ (Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the notebook enters Hibernate mode. Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off. To return to normal mode To return to normal mode, turn on the notebook by pressing the power button.
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Page 27: Adding Memory
Adding Memory ® Your Sony VAIO Notebook enables you to install and replace memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook. In this chapter, you will find information on the following topics: ❑ Precautions and Procedures ❑ Removing a Memory Module ❑... -
Page 28: Precautions And Procedures
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Depending on the model you purchased, either 128 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available memory module bays (128 MB x 1), or 256 MB of memory is preinstalled utilizing both memory module bays (128 MB x 2). -
Page 29: Models With 128 Mb Memory
Models with 128 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) Models with 256 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Precautions and Procedures Slot 2 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) -
Page 30: Removing A Memory Module
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Removing a Memory Module Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack(s). After the notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook. -
Page 31: Installing A Memory Module
Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover. ✍ Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To upgrade your memory, removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module. installing a Memory Module Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a Memory Module”... -
Page 32: Viewing The Amount Of Memory
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Viewing the amount of memory Restart the notebook, then click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. Select Programs, then select Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup. The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory. -
Page 33: About The Software On Your Notebook
About the Software on Your Notebook ® Your Sony VAIO Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. In this chapter, you will find information on the software that comes with your notebook and how to use the Recovery CDs: ❑... -
Page 34: Overview Of Software
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Overview of Software ® Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems, Inc. (http://www.adobe.com/) Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. -
Page 35: Microsoft Word
Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends. (See “MovieShaker” in the online VAIO * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. -
Page 36: Norton Antivirus
This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. (See “PictureGear” in ®... - Page 37 Using RealJukebox, you can capture the contents of a music CD, manage and play back your music and view various music related information via the Internet. This custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check-out capabilities to a wide range of Sony personal audio devices, and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages.
- Page 38 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc. (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/) Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable to connect your VAIO Notebook to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer.
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Page 39: Using Your Recovery Cds
✍ You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications. -
Page 40: Using The Driver Recovery Cd
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Using the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application. - Page 41 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook. Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
- Page 42 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Check that “Yes” is selected, then press Enter. The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD. ✍ Your system may include one or two System Recovery CD(s). If you have two System Recovery CD(s), insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting You may encounter common problems when using your Sony VAIO Since many problems have simple solutions, try the suggestions provided in this chapter before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). This chapter provides you with information on the following topics: ❑... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting The Notebook
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Notebook (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tool, scroll function of touchpad, and keyboard shortcut functions combined with the Fn key. - Page 45 Turn off the notebook. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. Turn the notebook back on. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
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Page 46: My Notebook Stops Responding Or Does Not Shut Down
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook. See “Using the System Recovery CD(s)”... -
Page 47: The Power Management Setting Is Not Responding
My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only) ❑ Click Start, point to Program, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information. The Help and Support window appears. ❑ Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu. ❑... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad
VAIO Notebook User Guide for more information. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. - Page 50 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse. ❑ Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Shut Down. When the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears, press Enter. ❑ (Windows Me) If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to restart the notebook.
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Page 51: Troubleshooting Drives, Pc Cards, And Peripheral Devices
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive (optional) cannot write to a floppy disk. ❑ Check that the optional, external floppy disk drive is properly connected to your notebook. See “Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive” in the ®... -
Page 52: My Optical Disc Drive Tray Does Not Open
Driver Recovery CD” on page 40 for more information on installing the drivers. * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec- tion. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting Software
Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. Refer to “Using the System Recovery CD(s)” on page 40 for more information. When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optical disc drive”... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting The Modem
Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Audio
Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound. ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the center Jog Dial control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, and then press ➜... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting The Printer
The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. -
Page 57: Getting Help
Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your ® Sony VAIO Notebook or the preinstalled software. In this chapter, you will find information on where to find and use the resources available to you: ❑... -
Page 58: Support Options
This service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, provides answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics, then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax- on-demand service, call: 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). -
Page 59: Vaio Support Agent
These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state. Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility. - Page 60 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button. The Welcome window appears. Click Next. The “Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics” dialog box appears. Select the “Diagnose and fix my software” option. Select the software you wish to repair from the drop-down list.
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Page 61: Using Common Solutions
SupportActions available from the Internet. Common Solutions dialog box (1st level) ✍ Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category, “Vaio Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...).” This category is unavailable without an Internet connection. VAIO Support Agent... -
Page 62: About Automatic Updates
About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent is dormant as a background process. Every 24 hours, the Agent self-activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system. This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update. -
Page 63: Update Notification
You can choose from four response options: ❑ Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates. -
Page 64: Vaio Support Agent Properties
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ambulance icon on your task tray to blink. You should always check the ambulance icon in the task tray after the system checks for updates. If the icon is blinking, double-click the ambulance icon to view the update. ✍... -
Page 65: Using Support Central
Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge base systems, and the latest software updates for your protected software. Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help. - Page 66 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support Central may require you to register again.
- Page 67 VAIO Support Agent Support Central: Current Issues page When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues, enabling you to return and work on them later.
- Page 68 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Support Central: Support Wizard page If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appears. You can begin searching on the new issues. ✍...
- Page 69 Index AC adapter 7, 17 AC power 17 Application Recovery CD 39 battery packs 18 charging 19 inserting into battery bay 18 rechargeable 17 removing 21 brightness adjusting 24 buttons Start (Windows) 24 cables power cord 17 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive 6, 13 charging battery packs 19 choosing power source 18...
- Page 70 30 second battery pack 18 selecting power source 18 Shut Down Windows dialog box 24 shutting down 24 Software overview list 33 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 58 speakers troubleshooting 55 Standby mode 25 starting notebook 23 startup problems 24...
- Page 72 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Handycam, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.