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Sony Vaio PCG-GRT100 Series Quick Start Manual

Sony Vaio PCG-GRT100 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT100 Series...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...15 Unpacking Your Computer ...16 Applying Ergonomics ...18 Locating Controls and Ports ...19 Getting Started ...25 Turning On Your Computer ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Registering Your Computer ...32 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...33 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...36 Turning Off Your Computer ...38 Expanding Your Computing Power ...39...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit ... 48 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard ... 52 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs ...61 Application and System Recovery CDs... 62 Using Your Recovery CDs ... 62 Troubleshooting...69 Computer ...

  • 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. 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...

  • 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

    N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. If you have questions about this product, you can 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.
  • 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,...
  • Page 10 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For a Sony Service Center near you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
  • Page 11 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or...
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

  • Page 13: Industry Canada Notice

    INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
  • Page 14 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    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.

  • Page 16: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Carton Contents M a i n u n i t W e i g h t s a v e r These hardware components are included. VAIO Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer.

  • Page 17: Software Cds

    Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer. Recovery CDs Only computers equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system come with Recovery CDs. Computers with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system feature a Hard Disk Drive recovery process that eliminates the need for Recovery CDs.

  • Page 18: Applying Ergonomics

    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 — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work.

  • Page 19: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls and Ports Front LCD screen Speakers Keyboard Power indicator Battery indicator Battery 2indicator Hard disk drive indicator Wireless LAN indicator * Wireless LAN functionality available on selected models only. Locating Controls and Ports Wireless LAN switch Volume Up/Down buttons Touch pad, Left / right buttons Power button, Magnify button Memory Stick®...

  • Page 20: Microphone Jack

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back Air vent DC IN port Printer port Monitor (VGA) port Video Out port Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port.
  • Page 21 Left Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port PC Card eject button Locating Controls and Ports PC Card slots (Two slots) Optical drive eject button Optical drive...
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Battery bay Hard disk drive Air vent...
  • Page 23 Bottom Port replicator connector Reset button Locating Controls and Ports Release switch Air vent...
  • Page 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Turning On Your Computer

    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. See “Powering Your Computer”...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29 To open and turn on the computer Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. 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.
  • Page 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key ❑ To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow key or Right Arrow key or Left Arrow key...

  • Page 31: Using The Touch Pad

    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 Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    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® Computer User Guide include the following: •...
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. A second Help and Support Center window appears, which offers information about your computer. VAIO User Guide Window (Windows XP) User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to VAIO Computer Specifications...
  • Page 35 To open the user guide (Windows 2000) ❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAIO Help Center and click VAIO User Guide. The VAIO User Guide appears. VAIO User Guide (Windows 2000) User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental...

  • Page 36: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 37 To set up a dial-up connection (Windows 2000) Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard window appears. Internet Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.

  • Page 38: Turning Off Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data. To turn off your computer Close all operations.

  • Page 39: Expanding Your Computing Power

    Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs.

  • Page 40: Upgrading Memory

    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” on page 33. The specifications supplied with your computer (either on-screen for Windows XP or printed for Windows 2000) list the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades.

  • Page 41: Caring For Your Computer

    Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Cleaning Your Computer

    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. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer.
  • Page 44 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 45: Vaio Recovery Options

    ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. ❑ About Recovery Options ❑ About the Recovery Media Kit ❑ Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard...

  • Page 46: About Recovery Options

    When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery.
  • Page 47 option, you lose all data and settings on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. ✍...

  • Page 48: About The Recovery Media Kit

    About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit.
  • Page 49 To create the Recovery Media Kit Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.
  • Page 50 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting Create Recovery Media Kit Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combining media types, as follows: ❑...
  • Page 51 List Parts and accessories. Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. About the Recovery Media Kit...

  • Page 52: Using The Vaio Recovery Wizard

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You can access this tool from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP Click Start in the Windows®...
  • Page 53 To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) Turn off your notebook computer. Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. When you see the VAIO logo appear on the computer’s screen, briefly press the F10 key.
  • Page 54 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting Windows System Restore To recover drive C Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip this step. Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next.
  • Page 55 VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting C Drive Recovery Read the on-screen information. Click Next. The wizard begins the drive C recovery. When it is finished, click Next. Click Finish. Your computer restarts. To recover drives C and D (and reclaim all space on the hard disk drive) Start the VAIO®...
  • Page 56 VAIO® Computer Quick Start ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option Choose the size of drive C. Any remaining disk space is allocated to drive D (minus the space allocated for the recovery drive). Click Next. ✍...
  • Page 57 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. ✍ If you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard —...
  • Page 58 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard — Selecting applications As your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or message.

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive.
  • Page 60 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 61: Using The Application Recovery And System Recovery Cds

    Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs (For Windows® 2000 models only) You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs.

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65: 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 66 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 67 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 68 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Computer 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. ❑ Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. ❑...
  • Page 70 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 71 Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears. Press the Right Arrow key Press the Down Arrow key message Load default values for all SETUP items appears.
  • Page 72 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate. To restore the computer to normal operating stability: Close all open programs.
  • Page 73 To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility: On the Windows® taskbar, right-click the CPU icon depending on the model you purchased. Select Edit/Create Profiles. The AC Power - Profile Editor window appears. Double-click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open. Double-click CPU Fan Control, and select Level 1 Quiet.

  • Page 74: Support Options

    Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 75: Index

    Index AC adapter connecting Application Recovery CD applications software programs battery charging indicator brightness control buttons left power right caps lock complete recovery computer cables care cleaning controls and connectors LCD screen online support specifications specifications (online) storage troubleshooting turning off turning on unpacking updates...
  • Page 76 VAIO® Computer Quick Start caps lock hard disk drive Memory Stick media num lock power scroll lock input devices interference internal speaker Internet connection jacks headphone microphone modem jack keyboard LCD screen handling maintenance manual Memory Stick media indicator slot microphone jack modem laws governing...
  • Page 77 Recovery Wizard starting regulatory information reset button restoring data scroll lock indicator shutting down computer software locating recovering software programs applications specifications specifications (online) starting Recovery Wizard starting computer startup problems System Recovery CD telephone line jack touch pad using touchpad troubleshooting startup...
  • Page 80 Printed in USA © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-676-093-01...

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