Sony VAIO PCG-GRS series, Quick Start Manual

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

Page 2: ... 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 Connecti...

Page 3: ...puter Quick Start 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 m ...

Page 4: ...tware 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 trm_sported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change withont notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may ...

Page 5: ...y is prohibited i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK com_ection may vary depending on the software applications operating syslem and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that crone with your compatible i LINK device for informa...

Page 6: ...tery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution 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 cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD Combo Drive CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD RW drive and DVD_ RW drive Danger Visible and invisible lase...

Page 7: ...osltion directe an falscean Attention Afin de r_duire les risqnes dqncendie n utilisez qu nn cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Cuslomer 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 ...

Page 8: ...ins among other th formation 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 R J1 IC 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 thcoming cal...

Page 9: ...tification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met L utilisalion de ce dispositif est autoris_e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pus produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit _tre pr_t h accepter tout brouillage radio_lectrique re u m_me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du disp...

Page 10: ...lection 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 REC YCLA GE DES A CCUMULATEURS A UX IONS DE LITHIUM RECYCLAGE DES ACCU MI ILATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables Vous pouvez...

Page 11: ... that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply fllal Industry Canada approved the equipment Tbe Ringer Equivalence Number REN for tbis terminal equipment is 0 2 The REN assigned to eacb terminal equipment provides an indication of the m0ximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a t...

Page 12: ...Laser Diode Properties Ser Output ve Length 180 _uW CD 74 1 _uW DVD 784 nm CD 658 nm DVD Notice to Users The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As tile 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 direct expos...

Page 13: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start _Em ...

Page 14: ...rchase of the Sony VAIO compute_ Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state c CLthe art personal computing Unpacking Your Computer Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports ...

Page 15: ...tical drive is already inserted in your computer when you unpack the box _ Depending on the model you purchased the AC adapter may look slightly different Documents VAIO Computer User Guide A searchable on screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer See Locating Your VAtO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information 111 11 ...

Page 16: ...uter 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 Enables ...

Page 17: ... 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 where...

Page 18: ...ight buttons indicator 2 Num lock m cator 10 Wireless LAN sw_tch 3 Caps lock indicator ll 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 On selected models only llloi ...

Page 19: ...k Ethernet port Ax Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the _ Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone llne 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 Ib connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator i_llll ...

Page 20: ... Ports 1 Memory Stick R media slot 4 Optical drive eject button 2 i L1NK R 1EEE 1394 400 5 Multipurpose bay with inserted port optical drive CD RW DVD drive 3 PC Card slot Selected models have a DVD RW or DVD RW drive BtUl ...

Page 21: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 Air vent 3 Battery bay 2 Removable hard disk drive ...

Page 22: ...Locating Controls and Ports Bottom 1 Tilt stands 3 Reset switch 2 Optical drive release latch 4 Port replicator connector ...

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Page 24: ...ptions You ll also learn how to locate your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide which contains step by step instructions rbr operating your compute_ Cl Turning On Your Computer Cl Using the Touch Pad Cl Registering Your Computer Cl Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide Cl Setting Up A Dial Up Connection Cl Turning OffYour Computer ...

Page 25: ...ur Computer in your on screen VAtO Computer User Guide for more infomaation about using batteries See also Locating Your VAtO 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 Opening the Battery Bay 3 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the batt...

Page 26: ...computer See To connect the 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 C shows the battery status The indicator blinks as the battery charges See Powering Your Computer in your on screen VAtO Computer User Guide for more information itlrJ ...

Page 27: ...C 1N port on your computer Connecting the A C Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug one end of the 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 l_ ll ...

Page 28: ...cator lights up Turning on the Computer 3 tf necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows To increase brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow key t or Right Arrow key _ To decrease brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow key 4 or Left Arrow key ...

Page 29: ...the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad _ iii ii i i _ Tou_Q Right button Left button 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 ...

Page 30: ...ong the bottom to available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll scroll horizontally feature Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer El Sony Customer Support Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer El Limited Warranty Extension Pr...

Page 31: ...ce and Keyboards PC Cards and Floppy Disks Optical Drives Port Replicators if applicable Audio Video Preinstalled Programs Memory 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 Locating the VAIO User Guide VA O U_e...

Page 32: ...uter help topics 2 Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information 3 Link to VA10 Computer List of specifications and programs Specifications To open the user guide Hrmdaws 2000 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to VAIO Help Center and click VAIO User Guide The VAIO User Guide appears ira ...

Page 33: ... connection The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Interact Service Provider 1SP or setting up an existing account and connecting to the lntemet 2 To set up a dial up connection Windows XP Connect a telephone cable to your computer See Setting up a dial up Interact connection in the lnternet and Network Connections chapter of your on screen VAtO r Computer User Guide C...

Page 34: ...Setting Up A Dial Up Connection New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 4 tf it is not already selected click Connect to the Internet 5 Click Next 6 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 35: ...tion Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn oft your computer may result in loss of data Follow the steps below to properly turn offyour 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...

Page 36: ...Turning Off Your Computer 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The computer is off when the power indicator turns off _lrm ...

Page 37: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start _A ...

Page 38: ...Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs Upgrading Memory Locating Pminstalled Programs ...

Page 39: ...installed programs descriptions and information VAIO Computer User Guide The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your on screen VAtOCR Computer User Guide contains a list of programs descriptions and support information See Locating Your VAtO Computer User Guide on page 32 for more information VAIO Computer Specifications Windows XP The on screen file details your computer s hardware specifications a...

Page 40: ...cation Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs 3 Application and System Recovery CDs 3 Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Page 41: ...its original factory 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 Using the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individu...

Page 42: ...n screen instructions to complete the recovery process To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system For Windows 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 Clic...

Page 43: ...ears 4 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 6 Right click the unknown device 1or the device that requires the driver installation 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 Clic...

Page 44: ...perating system and all original preinstalled progranas If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased you can restore your computer to the original thctory settings _k The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you starred using your computer Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it You may not ...

Page 45: ...blue screen may appear during the downloading process Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs tfyou have more than one System 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 2 3 4 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend th...

Page 46: ...uter 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS Setup Utility appears 3 Press the right arrow key _ to select the Exit menu 4 Press the down arrow key 4 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...

Page 47: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start ...

Page 48: ...aring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to scoCely use your Sony computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Illl_J ...

Page 49: ...nches 20 cm behind the back of the computer lfthe 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 reception Sh...

Page 50: ...an damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air E3 Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Handling the LCD Screen E3 Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window E3 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction E3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may...

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Page 52: ...ter For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO Computer User Guide Manyproblems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsuppor O Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 Support Options Ill_tll ...

Page 53: ...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 cord and...

Page 54: ...ppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly Cl 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 offthe computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer g Press F2 wh...

Page 55: ...r 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 oft 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 oft press and hold the ...

Page 56: ... 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 PowerPanelTM utility 1 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 57: ...r 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 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 ne...

Page 58: ...ith 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 re...

Page 59: ...ave a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable lfa 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 B1OS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn offthe computer 3 Remov...

Page 60: ...computer using 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 Cl 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 Cl tf your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete key...

Page 61: ...y Q 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 sw...

Page 62: ...rosoft 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 VAtO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for WindowsCi_ 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAtO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your pro...

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Page 64: ... 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 L1NK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19...

Page 65: ... 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 touehpad 19 using 30 troubleshooting 54 59 startup ...

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