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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRX600 Series...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ...29 Registering Your Computer ...30 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...31 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...33 Turning Off Your Computer ...35 Expanding Your Computing Power ...37...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting...45 Troubleshooting Your Computer... 46 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ... 49 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad ... 50 Support Options ... 53 Program Support Information ... 54 Caring for Your Computer...57 Storing Your Computer ... 58 Using Cables and Connections ...

  • 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 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. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent.
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for information.) FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, and feet).
  • Page 11 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 12: Industry Canada Notice

    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. 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...
  • Page 13 devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2. AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité...
  • Page 14 VAIO® Computer Quick Start CD-RW/DVD Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output: 151.50 µW (CD) 3.352 µW (DVD) Wave Length: 785 nm (CD) 660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output: 330 µW (CD) 82.7 µW (DVD) Wave Length: 785 nm (CD) 655 nm (DVD) The use of optical instruments...

  • 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 you with state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Applying Ergonomics ❑ Locating Controls and Ports...

  • Page 16: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter ✍ A Wireless LAN PC Card may also come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer.

  • Page 17: Software Cds

    ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® 2000) — A printed sheet that details your computer's hardware specifications. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® guide — Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Software 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 for both stationary and portable environments. ❑ 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 Memory Stick® media indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Power indicator Battery indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 Applying Ergonomics Hard disk drive indicator LCD screen Keyboard Speakers Left and right buttons Touch pad Power button...

  • Page 20: Printer Port

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back Air vent DC IN port Network (Ethernet) port Monitor (VGA) port * Do not cover the air vent when your computer is on. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port.
  • Page 21 Left PC Card slot BACK button Jog Dial™ Control Eject button * Your computer may come with a CD-RW/DVD drive or a DVD-RW drive, depending on the model you purchased. Applying Ergonomics Optical drive Memory Stick® media slot USB port i.LINK®...
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Hard disk drive bay Battery bay Headphone jack Microphone jack USB port...
  • Page 23 Bottom Tilt stands Multipurpose bay RELEASE switch Applying Ergonomics Reset button Port replicator connector...
  • 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 online 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 ✍ If the port replicator is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power. Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether or not the computer is on or off.
  • Page 28 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Opening the Computer R e l e a s e l e v e r Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer P o w e r b u t t o n ✍...

  • Page 29: Using The Touch Pad

    Using the Touch Pad The keyboard 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 touch pad actions Touch pad T o u c h p a d Action Description Point...

  • Page 30: Registering Your Computer

    (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer.

  • Page 31: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online 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.
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window User guide table of contents Electronic Flyer VAIO Computer Specifications List of specifications and software To open the user guide (Windows 2000) ❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAIO Help Center and click VAIO User Guide.

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO User Guide Window User guide table of contents Electronic Flyer 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 connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard Click Next. If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 35: Turning Off Your Computer

    To set up a dial-up connection (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system) 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 36 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Select the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down command at the bottom of the menu. ❑ (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and click Turn Off. ❑...

  • Page 37: Expanding Your Computing Power

    Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software programs. ❑ Upgrading Memory ❑ Locating Preinstalled Programs...

  • Page 38: 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 online VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 31. The specifications supplied with your computer (either online for Windows XP or printed for Windows 2000, depending on your computer's operating system) lists the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades.

  • Page 39: Using The Recovery Cds

    Using the Recovery CDs ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs...

  • Page 40: 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 CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
  • Page 41 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 42 CD(s), depending on the application or driver you want to restore. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4- SONY-PC. Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk and restore all original software programs.
  • Page 43 Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
  • Page 44 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 45: Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the online 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 46: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer Why doesn’t my computer start? ❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. See “Turning On Your Computer” on page 26 for more information. ❑...
  • Page 47 Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Why does the message “Operating system not found” appear when my computer starts, and why won’t Windows start? ❑...
  • Page 48 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 CD(s) to restore the software titles shipped with your computer.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    Why won’t the power management respond? Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate, is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer to its normal operating stability Close all open programs.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touch Pad

    Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Why doesn’t the mouse work properly? ❑ If you are using a Sony USB mouse, make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. ❑ If you are using an external mouse, make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port or the PS/2 port if you are connecting it to the port replicator.
  • Page 51 Press the Tab key to select the left panel, and then press the Down Arrow key Press Alt+S simultaneously. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. Make sure the Buttons tab is selected, and press the Up Arrow key and Down Arrow key Tab key to move between shortcut menus.
  • Page 52 VAIO® Computer Quick Start (Windows XP) Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. (Windows 2000) Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Security dialog box appears. (Windows XP) Press Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down.

  • Page 53: Support Options

    VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states.

  • Page 54: Program Support Information

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Program Support Information ❑ Sony Service Center Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ e-mail techdocs@adobe.com telephone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 hours M-F, 6 A.M.-5 P.M. (Pacific time) America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com/...
  • Page 55 Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Program Support Information...

  • Page 56: Sony Service Center

    Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.) Web site http://www.intervideo.com telephone 510-651-0888 Yahoo! (Yahoo! Inc.)

  • Page 57: Caring For Your Computer

    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 58: 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 cause interference to radio or TV reception.

  • Page 59: Cleaning Your Computer

    company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem. Cleaning Your Computer ❑...
  • Page 60 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index AC adapter connecting Application Recovery CD battery charging indicator brightness adjusting brightness control buttons left power right caps lock computer controls and connectors online support specifications specifications (online) troubleshooting turning off turning on unpacking 32, 33 updates connecting dial-up controls brightness DC IN port...
  • Page 62 Recovery CDs regulatory information restoring data scroll lock indicator shutting down computer software locating support information Sony Service Center specifications specifications (online) starting computer startup problems support software Sony System Recovery CD technical support touch pad...
  • Page 63 Index turning on computer interference unpacking the computer 32, 33 updates 20, 21, 22 USB port user guide VGA (monitor) port...
  • Page 64 Printed in USA © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-668-105-01...

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