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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Caring for Your Computer

Models: PCG-GRT100

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Caring for Your Computer

This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.

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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Caring for Your Computer

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PCG-GRT100 Series VAIO Computer Quick StartPage Expanding Your Computing Power Setting UpVAIO Recovery Options Getting StartedApplication and System Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsIndex Using the Application Recovery andENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Notice to UsersAs an ENERGY Owner’s Record End User / Product Activation RequirementsVAIO Computer Quick Start Selected models may come with a PC CardAVERTISSEMENT Safety InformationNotice to Users Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationVAIO Computer Quick Start Notice to Users FCC PartVAIO Computer Quick Start FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesIC RSS-210 Canada Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesRECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Notice to UsersVAIO Computer Quick Start RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUMRECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclablesNotice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICEAVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up VAIO Computer Documents Unpacking Your ComputerCarton Contents Unpacking Your Computer Recovery CDsSoftware CDs Applying Ergonomics Wireless LAN switch Locating Controls and PortsVolume Up/Down buttons Power indicatorBack Memory Stick media slot LeftPC Card slots Two slots i.LINK IEEE 1394 S400Right Battery bayAir vent 2 Hard disk driveRelease switch Port replicator connectorReset button BottomVAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started Opening the Battery Bay Turning On Your ComputerTo charge the battery Inserting the Battery BatterysuppliedConnecting the AC Adapter to the Computer PowersuppliedcordTo connect the AC adapter VAIO Computer Quick StartOpening the Computer To open and turn on the computerTurning on the Computer Turning On Your ComputerArrow key or Right Arrow key To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the UpTo decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow keyDescribing the touch pad Using the Touch PadLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad ActionTouch Pad Action Registering Your ComputerDescription Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch padUserGuidelink Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Windows XP Locating the VAIO User Guide Windows XPVAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window Windows XPLocating Your VAIO Computer User Guide To open the user guide WindowsVAIO User Guide Windows New 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 WindowsSetting Up A Dial-Up Connection To 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 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Recovery OptionsAbout Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard About Recovery OptionsSystem and software recovery options Create the Recovery Media KitAbout Recovery Options Recover software programsPerform a complete hard disk drive recovery Creating the Recovery Media Kit About the Recovery Media KitRecovery Media Kit overview About the Recovery Media Kit To create the Recovery Media KitVAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Create Recovery Media Kit To order the Recovery Media Kit 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click OKStarting the VAIO Recovery Wizard Using the VAIO Recovery WizardTo access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media KitTo use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next 3 Select Windows System Restore, and click NextVAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Windows System RestoreTo recover drive C 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting C Drive Recovery4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next Keep the Recovery Drive RecommendedTo recover software applications Remove the Recovery DriveVAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Application Recovery 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting applications 8 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next Additional InformationVAIO Computer Quick Start Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDsTo reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CDs9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy, CD-ROM... option Using the System Recovery CDs 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next System Recovery optionsTo use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD VAIO Computer Quick Start What do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingComputer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? 2 Turn off the computer 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 fan speed using the PowerPanel utility Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 3 Select Portable/Laptop in the Power schemes box1 VAIO Computer User Guide Support Options2 Program Guides and Help Files 3 Operating System Online SupportIndex Page Page Page Page 4-676-093-01 Printed in USA2003 Sony Electronics Inc