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- Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT300Z 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...14 Getting Started ...23 Turning On Your Computer ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...28 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...35 Troubleshooting ...37 Support Options...41... - Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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Page 5: Notice To Users
Notice to Users © 2004 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 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC); and high humidity. ❑ For safety and/or optimum performance, Sony recommends using genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.
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Page 8: Regulatory Information
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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. Regulatory Information... - 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 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...
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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...
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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. -
Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer These hardware components are included. Carton Contents Power cord Main unit AC adapter Weight saver Battery If the computer you purchased features GigaPocket™ software, the accessories listed on the following page are also included in the carton. -
Page 15: Software Cds
❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer. -
Page 16: Locating Controls And Ports
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front (models with GigaPocket) LCD screen Speakers Keyboard Power indicator Battery indicator Battery 2 indicator Hard disk drive indicator Volume Up/Down buttons Channel Up/Down buttons * Wireless LAN functionality available on selected models only. TV button Wireless LAN indicator Wireless LAN switch... - Page 17 Front (models without GigaPocket) 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...
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Page 18: 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 19: Optical Drive
Left (models with GigaPocket) Optical drive Optical drive eject button PC Card slot (one slot) PC Card eject button VHF/UHF jack * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO™ high speed and high capacity capabilities. Do not plug headphones or external speakers into the VHF/UHF jack. The VHF/UHF jack is designed only for use with the supplied TV coaxial converter cable. - Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left (models without GigaPocket) Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port PC Card eject button * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO™ high speed and high capacity capabilities. PC Card slots (Two slots) Optical drive eject button Optical drive...
- Page 21 Right Battery bay Hard disk drive Locating Controls and Ports Air vent...
- Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom Port replicator connector Reset button Release switch Air vent...
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Page 23: 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 24 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 25 To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Turning On Your Computer AC adapter (supplied)
- Page 26 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 Release latch Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer ✍...
- Page 27 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 ❑...
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 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 31 VAIO User Guide Window 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 32 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.
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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...
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Page 35: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility
VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 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.
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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 VAIO® Computer Quick Start When the HT Technology is enabled, some software such as drivers and applications may not be compatible with HT Technology. If your computer does not provide successful operations, you may disable the HT Technology. If you disable the HT Technology, however, your computer system performance may be degraded depending on usage.
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Page 41: 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 © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-681-680-01...