PCG-GRT100 Series
VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Getting Started
Setting Up
Expanding Your Computing Power
VAIO Recovery Options
Using the Application Recovery and
System Recovery CDs
Application and System Recovery CDs
Index
Notice to Users
As an ENERGY
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
Selected models may come with a PC Card
End User / Product Activation Requirements
Owner’s Record
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Safety Information
Notice to Users
AVERTISSEMENT
Regulatory Information
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Declaration of Conformity
Notice to Users
FCC Part
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States
IC RSS-210 Canada
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Notice to Users
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
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RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU RS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Notice to Users
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Setting Up
Unpacking Your Computer
Carton Contents
VAIO Computer Documents
Recovery CDs
Software CDs
Unpacking Your Computer
Applying Ergonomics
Power indicator
Locating Controls and Ports
Wireless LAN switch
Volume Up/Down buttons
Back
i.LINK IEEE 1394 S400
Left
Memory Stick media slot
PC Card slots Two slots
2 Hard disk drive
Battery bay
Right
Air vent
Bottom
Port replicator connector
Release switch
Reset button
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Getting Started
Turning On Your Computer
To charge the battery
Opening the Battery Bay
Inserting the Battery
Batterysupplied
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Powersuppliedcord
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
To connect the AC adapter
Turning On Your Computer
To open and turn on the computer
Opening the Computer
Turning on the Computer
Arrow key or Left Arrow key
To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Up
Arrow key or Right Arrow key
To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down
Touch Pad Action
Using the Touch Pad
Describing the touch pad
Locating the Touch Pad
Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad
Registering Your Computer
Touch Pad Action
Description
Locating the VAIO User Guide Windows XP
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide
UserGuidelink
To open the user guide Windows XP
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VAIO User Guide Window Windows XP
To open the user guide Windows
VAIO User Guide Windows
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
To set up a dial-up connection Windows XP
New Connection Wizard
To set up a dial-up connection Windows
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
Internet Connection Wizard
To turn off your computer
Turning Off Your Computer
Expanding Your Computing Power
Upgrading Memory
Locating Preinstalled Programs
Caring for Your Computer
Storing Your Computer
Using Cables and Connections
Handling the LCD Screen
Cleaning Your Computer
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VAIO Recovery Options
About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
Create the Recovery Media Kit
About Recovery Options
Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard
System and software recovery options
Recover software programs
Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
About Recovery Options
About the Recovery Media Kit
Recovery Media Kit overview
Creating the Recovery Media Kit
To create the Recovery Media Kit
VAIO Recovery Wizard
About 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 OK
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP
3 Select Windows System Restore, and click Next
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard
2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Windows System Restore
To recover drive C
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Keep the Recovery Drive Recommended
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting C Drive Recovery
3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next
Remove the Recovery Drive
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting the C and D Drive Recovery option
To recover software applications
3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Application Recovery
VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting applications
Additional Information
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery
8 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next
9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next
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Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CDs
Application and System Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system
To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs
To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CDs
9 Click to cancel the Search removable media floppy, CD-ROM... option
10 Click to select the Include this location in the search check box
Using the System Recovery CDs
System Recovery options
To use the System Recovery CDs
5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
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Troubleshooting
Computer
What 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?
3 Select Portable/Laptop in the Power schemes box
Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?
To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility
To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes
3 Operating System Online Support
Support Options
1 VAIO Computer User Guide
2 Program Guides and Help Files
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