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Sony PCG-GRT230 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT200 Series...
  • Page 2 Short Cut Menu Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays the desktop. Displays the My Computer window. Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...13 Getting Started ...21 Turning On Your Computer ...21 Using the Touch Pad ...26 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...35 Troubleshooting ...37 Support Options...40...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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 devices.
  • Page 7 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:...

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-8N1L, PCG-8N2L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 (For FCC-related matters only.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 9 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).
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

  • Page 11: Industry Canada Notice

    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. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: 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. Unpacking Your Computer Carton Contents P o w e r c o r d...

  • Page 14: Software Cds

    ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications for your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased, a selection of program CDs may be included with your computer.

  • Page 15: 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, Brightness button, Magnify button...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Battery bay Hard disk drive Air vent...
  • Page 19 Bottom Port replicator connector Reset button Locating Controls and Ports Release switch Air vent...
  • Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 21: 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 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer. Opening the Battery Bay Slide the battery (with the logo facing up) into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery.
  • Page 23 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 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 25 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ Your computer is equipped with a Brightness button, located next to the Power button. Pressing it will adjust the LCD screen brightness. ❑ To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key ❑...

  • Page 26: Using The Touch Pad

    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 Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    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. To open the user guide (Windows XP) Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 29 VAIO User Guide Window (Windows XP) User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to Sony Computing Support Web site Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information Includes support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications...
  • Page 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental...
  • Page 31 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 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 33: Turning Off Your Computer

    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. Click Start on the Windows®...
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 35: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility

    VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility (Windows® XP only) System and Application Recovery CDs/DVDs are not supplied with your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a fast and easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and application recovery utility enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.
  • Page 36 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. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help For more information about recovery options or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 38 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. to select System Time, and then set the time to select the Exit tab, and then press the...
  • Page 39 Press the Right Arrow key Press the Down Arrow key message Load default values for all SETUP items appears. Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.

  • Page 40: 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 44 Printed in USA © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-679-038-01...

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