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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start

PCG-GRT100 Series

Summary of Contents for PCG-8M1R

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG GRT100 Series ...

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Page 3: ...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 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 Caring for Your Computer 41 Storing Your Computer 42 Using Cables and Connections 42 Cleaning Your Computer 43 Handling the LCD Screen 43 VAIO Recovery Options 45 About Recovery Options 46 ...

Page 4: ... 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 69 Support Options 74 Index 75 ...

Page 5: ...nsed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge...

Page 6: ...patible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners End User Product Activation Requirements Certain software product s included with this computer may include ...

Page 7: ...ut risque d incendie ou d électrocution garder cet appareil à l abri de la pluie et de l humidité Pour prévenir tout risque d électrocution ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu à une personne qualifiée Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise téléphonique dans un endroit...

Page 8: ...nd used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisq...

Page 9: ...ack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the su...

Page 10: ...mitter device Any unauthorized change made to this device could void your authority to operate this device IC RSS 210 Canada Applies to wireless LAN models only Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interfere...

Page 11: ...rges 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 This Class B digital apparatus com...

Page 12: ...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 Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont...

Page 13: ... only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five AVIS D INDUSTRIE CANADA REMARQUE Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d Industrie Canada en vigueur Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries REN de cet équipement terminal est 0 2 Le REN attribué à chaque équipement terminal indique le nombre maxim...

Page 14: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 14 ...

Page 15: ... 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: ...ion VAIO Computer Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP An on screen file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 33 for more information VAIO Computer Specifications Windows 2000 A printed sheet that de...

Page 17: ...Disk Drive recovery process that eliminates the need for Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDs Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers System Recovery CDs Enables you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your com...

Page 18: ...your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location w...

Page 19: ...ouch pad Left right buttons 4 Power indicator 12 Power button Magnify button 5 Battery indicator 13 Memory Stick media indicator 6 Battery 2indicator 14 Num lock indicator 7 Hard disk drive indicator 15 Caps lock indicator 8 Wireless LAN indicator Wireless LAN functionality available on selected models only 16 Scroll lock indicator 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 ...

Page 20: ...he Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port 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 To connect the unit to a network refer to your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator See Locating Your...

Page 21: ...Locating Controls and Ports 21 Left 1 Memory Stick media slot 4 PC Card slots Two slots 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 5 Optical drive eject button 3 PC Card eject button 6 Optical drive ...

Page 22: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 22 Right 1 Battery bay 3 Air vent 2 Hard disk drive ...

Page 23: ...Locating Controls and Ports 23 Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 3 Release switch 2 Reset button 4 Air vent ...

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Page 25: ...ou 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: ...our Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries See also Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 33 To charge the battery 1 Open the computer lid 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer 3 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the battery bay If the computer...

Page 27: ...he AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information Inserting the Battery Battery supplied ...

Page 28: ...er 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer DC IN port AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied ...

Page 29: ...o the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up Opening the Computer Turning on the Computer If you hold down the power button the computer turns off Release latch Power button Power indicator ...

Page 30: ...ust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows To increase brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key ...

Page 31: ... 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 Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Touch pad Right button Left button ...

Page 32: ...essing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs...

Page 33: ...ude the following To open the user guide Windows XP 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears displaying information about your VAIO computer and Microsoft Windows operating system Batteries PC Cards and Floppy Disks Internet and Networking Optical Drives CDs and DVDs Port Replicators if applicable Printing Audio Video Features ...

Page 34: ...rt Center window appears which offers information about your computer VAIO User Guide Window Windows XP 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to VAIO Computer Specifications List of specifications and programs ...

Page 35: ...0 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 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information ...

Page 36: ... To set up a dial up connection Windows XP 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer See Setting up a dial up Internet connection in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 3 Click Next 4 If it is not already select...

Page 37: ...Windows 2000 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and then click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection Internet Connection Wizard ...

Page 38: ...er window and select Turn Off Windows 2000 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows window and select Shut Down 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer is off when the power indicator turns off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes S...

Page 39: ...39 Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs ...

Page 40: ...led Programs Your computer comes with a variety of preinstalled audio video programs The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP The on screen file details your computer s hardware specifications and lists preinstalled programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page...

Page 41: ...41 Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer ...

Page 42: ...t 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside 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 recept...

Page 43: ...as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may pr...

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Page 45: ... also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard This program repairs or replaces software For any hardware problems contact a Sony authorized repair facility ...

Page 46: ...re Return your computer s operating system to a previous working state by performing a System Restore You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard or by using the Windows XP System Restore Wizard Recover drive C Returns the drive C to its original factory installed settings All previous data and settings on drive C are deleted You can preserve data on other partitions s...

Page 47: ...rams start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit You can access this option by using Disc 1 from your Recovery Media Kit Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your computer s hard disk drive This option recovers drives C and D and the hidden recovery drive To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery start the VAIO Recover...

Page 48: ... DVDs DVD R or DVD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD RW1 or DVD RW drive Up to 12 recordable CDs CD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD RW drive Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit prepare your computer for the process as follows Close all open programs Disconnect all network connections Disconnect all peripheral devices Do not interrupt the power Disable an...

Page 49: ...en click the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears 2 Read the on screen information Click Next 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit Strongly Recommended and click Next You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area VAIO Recovery Wizard ...

Page 50: ... VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD RW1 or DVD RW drive Up to 12 recordable CDs CD R Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD RW drive 5 Click Next Your computer s optical drive tray opens automatically 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive Click Next The CD creation process begins A window with a progress bar appears VAIO Recovery Wizard Selecting Create Recovery Me...

Page 51: ...tion To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http servicesales sel sony com 2 Enter your computer s model number for example PCV XXX and click List Parts and accessories 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit The time required to create each CD or DVD may vary depending on your optical drive s recording speed If you...

Page 52: ... the available menu options To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Open the optical drive and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive 3 Close the drive 4 Turn off your computer 5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds and then turn on the computer 6 When prompted insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the opti...

Page 53: ...hen you see the VAIO logo appear on the computer s screen briefly press the F10 key 4 Click Next 5 Choose one of the available menu options Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next 3 Select Windows System Restore and click Next 4 Follow the on scree...

Page 54: ...e C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next If using the Recovery Media Kit skip this step 3 Select C Drive Recovery and click Next VAIO Recovery Wizard Selecting Windows System Restore ...

Page 55: ...hard disk drive 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next If you are using the Recovery Media Kit skip step 2 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users and click Next 4 Select C and D Drive Recovery and click Next If you are using the Recovery Media Kit you have two choices for this recovery option Keep the Recovery Drive Recommended VAI...

Page 56: ... recovery When it is finished click Next 7 Click Finish and the computer restarts To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard and click Next 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery and click Next If using the Recovery Media Kit skip this step VAIO Recovery Wizard Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you ...

Page 57: ...ct the check box for each software program you want to recover Click Next You may need to use the scrollbar to view all available software programs If you select the Application Recovery option you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer VAIO Recovery Wizard Selecting Application Recovery ...

Page 58: ...ge When the selected software has been recovered the Application Recovery Complete window appears 7 If you want to recover additional software click Back The Application Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles 8 Click Finish Your computer restarts VAIO Recovery Wizard Selecting applications If the recovered software does not function properly or you see an installat...

Page 59: ...te Recovery and click Next 10 You may see installation wizards messages and prompts Follow the instructions provided in each wizard and respond to each prompt or message Your computer may restart 11 When the optical drive ejects remove the disc Close the drive and click Next Your computer may restart several times Additional Information Certain software such as DVgate Plus software automatically s...

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Page 61: ...61 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: ...actory settings so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers and to repair programs if they become corrupted ...

Page 63: ...s XP systems only The Microsoft Windows XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory installed device drivers without using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears 2 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button 4 Right click to ...

Page 64: ... click Update Driver from the shortcut menu The Hardware Update Wizard appears 7 In the Hardware Update Wizard click to select Install from a list or specific location Advanced 8 Click Next 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box 11 Click Browse The Browse For Folder dialog box appears If Windows XP does...

Page 65: ...he operating system and all original preinstalled programs If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased you can restore your computer to the original factory settings You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem Use the Application...

Page 66: ...tem Recovery CD insert the first CD CD No 1 to run the System Recovery program You will be prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed 1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray 2 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 re...

Page 67: ... 4 Press the down arrow key to select Get Default Values and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 5 Press Enter again to select Yes 6 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD After recovering your system using the System Recovery CDs yo...

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Page 69: ... a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If...

Page 70: ... window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable...

Page 71: ...g the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn O...

Page 72: ...k Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool...

Page 73: ...nd click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conserv...

Page 74: ... with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Comput...

Page 75: ... online support 74 specifications 16 specifications online 34 storage 42 troubleshooting 69 turning off 38 turning on 26 unpacking 16 updates 34 35 connecting dial up 36 controls 19 brightness 30 creating Recovery Media Kit 49 D DC IN port 20 dial up connection 36 E Electronic Flyer 34 35 Energy Star 5 Ethernet port 20 F F10 recovery 53 faxes laws governing 11 H handling the LCD screen 43 hard dis...

Page 76: ...port 20 Monitor port 20 N network connector 20 num lock 19 O online support 74 online user guide 33 ordering Recovery Media Kit 51 output devices 9 P partition recovery 55 PC Card slot 21 phone laws governing 11 ports DC IN 20 i LINK 21 USB 20 VGA monitor 20 power indicator light 19 power button 29 power source 26 programs locating 40 recovering 56 R radio interference 9 recovering 56 applications...

Page 77: ...s 56 applications 56 specifications 16 specifications online 34 starting Recovery Wizard 52 starting computer 26 startup problems 38 System Recovery CD 65 T telephone line jack 20 touch pad using 31 touchpad 19 troubleshooting 69 startup 38 turning off computer 38 turning on computer 26 TV interference 9 U unpacking the computer 16 updates 34 35 USB port 20 user guide 33 W Windows System Restore 5...

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