Turning On Your Computer, Opening the Computer | Sony PCG-GRT300Z

Getting Started

This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.

Turning On Your Computer

To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it, however, you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter. See “Powering Your Computer” in your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about using batteries. See also “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 30.

To insert and charge the battery

1First open the computer lid by sliding the cover relase latch to the right, and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly.

Opening the Computer

Release latch

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Sony PCG-GRT300Z quick start Turning On Your Computer, To insert and charge the battery, Opening the Computer

Contents

Vaio Computer Quick Start Short Cut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC Part IC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Industry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Unpacking Your Computer Carton Contents Software CDs About System Recovery operationsVaio Computer Documents Front models with GigaPocket Locating Controls and Ports Front models without GigaPocket Back VHF/UHF jack Left models with GigaPocket Left models without GigaPocket Right Bottom Opening the Computer To insert and charge the batteryTurning On Your Computer Inserting the Battery Opening the Battery Bay To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Turning on the Computer To open and turn on the computer Turning On Your Computer Touch Pad Action Description Using the Touch PadDescribing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Vaio User Guide Window New Connection Wizard Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection To turn off your computer Turning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Creating a Recovery Media Kit About the Vaio Recovery Wizard utility To purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kit Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard Help What do I do if my computer won’t start? Troubleshooting Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Select Exit Saving Changes and press Enter Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsPage Page Sony Electronics Inc 681-680-01