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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start To create the Recovery Media Kit, VAIO Recovery Wizard

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About the Recovery Media Kit

To create the Recovery Media Kit

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard.

The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.

✍You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.

VAIO Recovery Wizard

2Read the on-screen information. Click Next.

3Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next.

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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start To create the Recovery Media Kit, VAIO Recovery Wizard, About the Recovery Media Kit

Contents

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 andAs an ENERGY Notice to UsersENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Owner’s Record End User / Product Activation RequirementsVAIO Computer Quick Start Selected models may come with a PC CardNotice to Users Safety InformationAVERTISSEMENT VAIO Computer Quick Start Regulatory InformationDeclaration of Conformity Notice to Users FCC PartIC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesVAIO Computer Quick Start 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 recyclablesAVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENotice to Users VAIO Computer Quick Start Setting Up Carton Contents Unpacking Your ComputerVAIO Computer Documents Software CDs Recovery CDsUnpacking Your Computer 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 To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerOpening the Battery Bay 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 XPVAIO User Guide Windows To open the user guide WindowsLocating Your VAIO Computer User Guide To set up a dial-up connection Windows XP Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionNew Connection Wizard Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection To set up a dial-up connection WindowsInternet Connection Wizard 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 About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit VAIO Recovery OptionsUsing the VAIO Recovery Wizard Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard About Recovery OptionsSystem and software recovery options Create the Recovery Media KitPerform a complete hard disk drive recovery Recover software programsAbout Recovery Options Recovery Media Kit overview About the Recovery Media KitCreating the Recovery Media Kit VAIO Recovery Wizard To create the Recovery Media KitAbout the Recovery Media Kit 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 NextTo recover drive C VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Windows System RestoreVAIO Computer Quick Start 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 RecommendedVAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option Remove the Recovery DriveTo recover software applications 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click NextVAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Application Recovery 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 CDs9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy, CD-ROM... option To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CDs10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs System Recovery options5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD VAIO Computer Quick Start Computer TroubleshootingWhat do I do if my computer won’t start? 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 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Printed in USA4-676-093-01