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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start

Models: PCG-GRT100

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

caps lock 19

hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19

power 19 scroll lock 19

input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 36

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jacks headphone 20 microphone 20 modem jack 20

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keyboard 19

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LCD screen handling 43

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maintenance 43 manual 33 Memory Stick media

indicator 19 slot 21

microphone jack 20 modem

laws governing 11 modem jack 20 Monitor (VGA) port 20 Monitor port 20

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network connector 20 num lock 19

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online support 74 online user guide 33

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Recovery Media Kit 51 output devices 9

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partition recovery 55

PC Card slot 21 phone

laws governing 11 ports

DC IN 20 i.LINK 21 USB 20

VGA (monitor) 20 power

indicator light 19 power button 29 power source 26 programs

locating 40 recovering 56

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radio interference 9 recovering 56

applications 56 complete system 59 drive C 54

drive C and D 55 recovery partition 55 software programs 56 Windows System Restore 53

Recovery CDs 62 Recovery Media Kit 45

CDs 48 creating 49 DVDs 48 ordering 51

recovery partition 55

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VAIO Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT100 SeriesPage Setting Up Expanding Your Computing PowerVAIO Recovery Options Getting StartedSystem Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDsIndex Using the Application Recovery andAs an ENERGY Notice to UsersENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency End User / Product Activation Requirements Owner’s RecordVAIO Computer Quick Start Selected models may come with a PC CardNotice to Users Safety InformationAVERTISSEMENT VAIO Computer Quick Start Regulatory InformationDeclaration of Conformity FCC Part Notice to UsersIC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesVAIO Computer Quick Start Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Notice to UsersRECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM VAIO Computer Quick StartRECYCLAGE 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 Locating Controls and Ports Wireless LAN switchVolume Up/Down buttons Power indicatorBack Left Memory Stick media slotPC Card slots Two slots i.LINK IEEE 1394 S400Battery bay RightAir vent 2 Hard disk drivePort replicator connector Release switchReset button BottomVAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Started To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerOpening the Battery Bay Batterysupplied Inserting the BatteryPowersuppliedcord Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter VAIO Computer Quick StartTo open and turn on the computer Opening the ComputerTurning on the Computer Turning On Your ComputerTo increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow keyTo decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow keyUsing the Touch Pad Describing the touch padLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad ActionRegistering Your Computer Touch Pad ActionDescription Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch padLocating Your VAIO Computer User Guide UserGuidelinkTo open the user guide Windows XP Locating the VAIO User Guide Windows XPVAIO User Guide Window Windows XP VAIO Computer Quick StartVAIO 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 Turning 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 About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit VAIO Recovery OptionsUsing the VAIO Recovery Wizard About Recovery Options Accessing the VAIO Recovery WizardSystem 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 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click OK To order the Recovery Media KitUsing the VAIO Recovery Wizard Starting the VAIO Recovery WizardTo access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media KitUsing the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from 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 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting C Drive Recovery 3 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next4 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 To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery 8 Select Custom Recovery for Advanced Users, and click Next9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next Additional InformationVAIO Computer Quick Start Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDsTo reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system9 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 won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Why is the sound of my computer’s fan so loud?Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utilityTo lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 3 Select Portable/Laptop in the Power schemes boxSupport Options 1 VAIO Computer User Guide2 Program Guides and Help Files 3 Operating System Online SupportIndex Page Page Page Page 2003 Sony Electronics Inc Printed in USA4-676-093-01