Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Setting Up Using the Application Recovery Page Owner’s Record End User / Product Activation RequirementsAvertissement Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory InformationFCC Part IC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesRecyclage DES Accumulateurs AUX Ions DE Lithium Industry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Vaio Computer Documents Carton ContentsUnpacking Your Computer Software CDs Recovery CDsApplying Ergonomics Front Locating Controls and PortsBack Left Right Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start Getting Started Turning On Your Computer To charge the batteryOpening the Battery Bay Inserting the Battery BatterysuppliedTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTurning on the Computer To open and turn on the computerOpening the Computer Arrow key or Right Arrow key Describing the touch pad Using the Touch PadLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action DescriptionRegistering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Windows XP Vaio User Guide Window Windows XP Vaio User Guide Windows To open the user guide WindowsNew Connection Wizard Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection Windows XP Internet Connection Wizard To set up a dial-up connection WindowsTo turn off your computer Turning Off Your ComputerExpanding Your Computing Power Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled ProgramsCaring for Your Computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and ConnectionsHandling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start Vaio Recovery Options System and software recovery options About Recovery OptionsAccessing the Vaio Recovery Wizard Recover software programs Creating the Recovery Media Kit About the Recovery Media KitRecovery Media Kit overview Vaio Recovery Wizard To create the Recovery Media KitVaio Recovery Wizard Selecting Create Recovery Media Kit To order the Recovery Media Kit To access the Vaio Recovery Wizard from Windows XP Using the Vaio Recovery WizardStarting the Vaio Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the Vaio Recovery Wizard Using the Vaio Recovery WizardTo recover drive C Vaio Recovery Wizard Selecting Windows System RestoreVaio Recovery Wizard Selecting C Drive Recovery To recover software applications Vaio Recovery Wizard Selecting Application Recovery Vaio Recovery Wizard Selecting applications Additional Information To perform a complete hard disk drive recoveryVaio Computer Quick Start Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDsUsing Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs Click Browse. The Browse For Folder dialog box appears Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Computer Quick Start What do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingComputer Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts Remove the AC adapter and battery Why is the sound of my computer’s fan so loud? Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Index Page Page Sony Electronics Inc 676-093-01