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Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Printed in USA, Sony Electronics Inc, 4-676-093-01

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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 andENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Notice to UsersAs an ENERGY End User / Product Activation Requirements Owner’s RecordVAIO Computer Quick Start Selected models may come with a PC CardAVERTISSEMENT Safety InformationNotice to Users Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationVAIO Computer Quick Start FCC Part Notice to UsersVAIO Computer Quick Start FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesIC RSS-210 Canada 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 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 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 Opening the Battery Bay Turning On Your ComputerTo charge the battery 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 StartLocating 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 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 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Recovery OptionsAbout Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit About Recovery Options Accessing the VAIO Recovery WizardSystem 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 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 NextVAIO Computer Quick Start VAIO Recovery Wizard - Selecting Windows System RestoreTo recover drive C 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 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 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 system10 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 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 4-676-093-01 Printed in USA2003 Sony Electronics Inc