Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Support Options, Vaio Computer User Guide

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Support Options

If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below.

1VAIO® Computer User Guide

The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems.

2Program Guides and Help Files

The preinstalled programs on your computer may come 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.

3Operating 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/.

4Sony Computing Support

This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Setting Up Using the Application Recovery Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Owner’s RecordSafety Information AvertissementRegulatory Information Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électriqueFCC Part FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRecyclage DES Accumulateurs AUX Ions DE Lithium Industry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Vaio Computer Documents Carton ContentsUnpacking Your Computer Recovery CDs Software CDsApplying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports FrontBack Left Right Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start Getting Started Turning On Your Computer To charge the batteryOpening the Battery Bay Batterysupplied Inserting the BatteryConnecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To connect the AC adapterTurning on the Computer To open and turn on the computerOpening the Computer Arrow key or Right Arrow key Locating the Touch Pad Using the Touch PadDescribing 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 To open the user guide Windows Vaio User Guide WindowsNew Connection Wizard Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection Windows XP To set up a dial-up connection Windows Internet Connection WizardTurning Off Your Computer To turn off your computerExpanding Your Computing Power Locating Preinstalled Programs Upgrading MemoryCaring for Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Storing Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD ScreenVaio 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 To create the Recovery Media Kit Vaio Recovery WizardVaio 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 Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the Vaio Recovery WizardVaio Recovery Wizard Selecting Windows System Restore To recover drive CVaio Recovery Wizard Selecting C Drive Recovery To recover software applications Vaio Recovery Wizard Selecting Application Recovery Vaio Recovery Wizard Selecting applications To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Additional InformationVaio 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 System Recovery options To use the System Recovery CDsIf 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 won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Why is the sound of my computer’s fan so loud?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 Support Options Vaio Computer User GuideIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Index Page Page Sony Electronics Inc 676-093-01