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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start

PCG-GRS/PCG-GRZ Series

Summary of Contents for PCG-8K1L

Page 1: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG GRS PCG GRZ Series ...

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Page 3: ...ter 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer 36 Expanding Your Computing Power 39 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs 41 Application and System Recovery CDs 42 Using Your Recovery CDs 42 Caring for Your Computer 49 Storing Your Computer 50 Using Cables and Conne...

Page 4: ...puter Quick Start 4 Cleaning Your Computer 51 Handling the LCD Screen 51 Troubleshooting 53 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP 54 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 59 Support Options 63 Index 65 ...

Page 5: ...oftware owned by Sony and licensed 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 ma...

Page 6: ... communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respe...

Page 7: ... 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 m...

Page 8: ...reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de désassemble...

Page 9: ...ontains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming ca...

Page 10: ...he certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement d...

Page 11: ...ironment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries RECYCLAGEDES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vo...

Page 12: ...s Cela ne veut pas dire qu Industrie Canada a approuvé cet équipement Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries REN de cet équipement terminal est 0 2 Le REN attribué à chaque équipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de terminaux que l on peut connecter à une interface téléphonique Il est possible de raccorder à une interface plusieurs combinaisons d appareils mais la somme des Nombres Équivalents de...

Page 13: ... 82 7 µW DVD Wave Length 785 nm CD 655 nm DVD Laser Output 180 µW CD 74 1 µW DVD Wave Length 784 nm CD 658 nm DVD The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid dire...

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

Page 15: ...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 Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports ...

Page 16: ...use your new computer See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Depending on the model you purchased the AC adapter may look slightly different Optical Drive The removable optical drive is already inserted in your computer when you unpack the box Rechargeable Battery Port Replicator Cover Weight Saver ...

Page 17: ...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 CD Depending on the model you purchased additional program CDs may be included with your computer Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDs Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers System Recovery CDs Enab...

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: ...and right buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch On selected models only 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Battery 2 indicator 5 LCD screen 13 Battery 1 indicator 6 Power button 14 Power indicator 7 Keyboard 15 Speakers 8 Touchpad 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 20: ...Network Ethernet port Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet 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 To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator 11 ...

Page 21: ... Ports 21 Left 1 Memory Stick media slot 4 Optical drive eject button 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 5 Multipurpose bay with inserted optical drive CD RW DVD drive Selected models have a DVD RW or DVD RW drive 3 PC Card slot ...

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

Page 23: ...Locating Controls and Ports 23 Bottom 1 Tilt stands 3 Reset switch 2 Optical drive release latch 4 Port replicator connector ...

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Page 25: ... 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 Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide Setting Up A Dial Up Connection Turning Off 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 32 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: ...e power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly 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: ...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 Opening the Computer Turning on the Computer If you hold down the power button the computer turns off Release latch Power indicator Power button ...

Page 30: ...cts 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 Left button Right button ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...and then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears displaying information about your VAIO computer and Microsoft Windows operating system 2 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 Batteries PC Cards and Floppy Disks Internet and Networking Optical Drives CDs and DVDs P...

Page 33: ...nt to VAIO Help Center and click VAIO User Guide The VAIO User Guide appears 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 34: ...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 VAIO User Guide 1 User guide table of conte...

Page 35: ...Setting Up A Dial Up Connection 35 3 Click Next 4 If it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet 5 Click Next 6 Follow the on screen instructions New Connection Wizard ...

Page 36: ...uter 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 1 Close all operations 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 3 Windows XP Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window and select Turn Off Windows 2000 Click Shut ...

Page 37: ...mpts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using power saving modes See Controlling Power Management in the VAIO Computer User Guide for more information If you are unable to shut down the computer press the power button and hold it until the computer turns off This operation may result in data loss ...

Page 38: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 38 ...

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

Page 40: ...f preinstalled programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer User Guide The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide contains a list of programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP The on screen file details your computer s hardware specification...

Page 41: ...plication Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Page 42: ...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 Using the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers and to repair pr...

Page 43: ...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 se...

Page 44: ...n and 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...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ... 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 49: ...49 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 50: ...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 51: ...s 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 pro...

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Page 53: ...computer For more troubleshooting topics refer to the 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 Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 Support Options ...

Page 54: ...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 the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cor...

Page 55: ...disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window ...

Page 56: ... computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneo...

Page 57: ...d of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan If your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility1 use it to lower the CPU speed If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using...

Page 58: ...ick 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 conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the ...

Page 59: ...e 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 the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 For models with a...

Page 60: ...py disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to th...

Page 61: ...loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows window appears make sure Shut down is selected and click OK If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security dialog box appears click Shut Down and select Shut Down again from the Shut Down Windows window If your computer still does not t...

Page 62: ...ws key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 4 Press Enter 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power s...

Page 63: ... Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for Windows 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your pr...

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Page 65: ...3 storage 50 troubleshooting 54 59 turning off 36 turning on 26 unpacking 16 updates 33 34 connecting dial up 34 controls 19 brightness 29 D DC IN port 20 dial up connection 34 E Electronic Flyer 33 34 Energy Star 5 F faxes laws governing 10 H handling the LCD screen 51 hard disk drive indicator 19 help 32 53 I i LINK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media...

Page 66: ...r source 26 programs locating 40 R radio interference 9 Recovery CDs 42 regulatory information 8 reset switch 23 restoring data 42 S scroll lock indicator 19 shutting down computer 36 software locating 40 specifications 17 specifications online 33 starting computer 26 startup problems 37 support Sony 53 System Recovery CD 45 T technical support 53 touchpad 19 using 30 troubleshooting 54 59 startup...

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