Sony PCG-GRS700P Quick Start Manual

VAIO® ComputerQuick StartPCG-GRS/PCG-GRZ Series

VAIO® Computer Quick Start10Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913; or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsup

Notice to Users11Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For

VAIO® Computer Quick Start12INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specificati

Notice to Users13CD-RW/DVD Drive Laser Diode PropertiesDVD-RW Drive Laser Diode PropertiesDVD±RW Drive Laser Diode PropertiesLaser Output: 180 µW (CD)

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15Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Unpacking Your ComputerDocuments❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed info

Unpacking Your Computer17❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use.❑ VAIO® Compu

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18Applying ErgonomicsYour computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you

Locating Controls and Ports19Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Memory Stick® media indicator9 Left and right buttons2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless L

VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Back1 Air vent 7 USB ports2 DC IN port 8 Modem jack3 Printer port 9 Microphone jack4 Monitor (VGA) port 10 Headphone jack5

Locating Controls and Ports21Left1 Memory Stick® media slot 4 Optical drive eject button2 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port5 Multipurpose bay with inserte

VAIO® Computer Quick Start22 Right1 Air vent 3 Battery bay2 Removable hard disk drive

Locating Controls and Ports23Bottom1 Tilt stands 3 Reset switch2 Optical drive release latch 4 Port replicator connector

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25Getting StartedThis section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll als

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Turning On Your ComputerTo use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied bat

Turning On Your Computer274 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer.2 Plug one end

Turning On Your Computer292 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up.3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LC

3Notice to Users...5Setting Up ...15Unpacking Your Computer...

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Registering Your Computer31Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide33To open the user guide (Windows 2000)❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAIO Help Center and clic

VAIO® Computer Quick Start34Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connecti

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection353 Click Next.4 If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet.5 Click Next.6 Follow the on-screen instr

VAIO® Computer Quick Start36To set up a dial-up connection (Windows 2000)1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click

Turning Off Your Computer374 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when the power indicator turns off.✍ Respond to any

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39Expanding Your Computing PowerThis section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled programs. ❑ U

VAIO® Computer Quick Start4Cleaning Your Computer...51Handling the LCD Screen...

VAIO® Computer Quick Start40Upgrading MemoryDepending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For info

41Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDsYou can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery a

VAIO® Computer Quick Start42Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Yo

Using Your Recovery CDs43To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all ope

VAIO® Computer Quick Start445 Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver.To reinstall device d

Using Your Recovery CDs4512 Navigate to the optical drive, and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are displayed.13 Click the

VAIO® Computer Quick Start46System Recovery options❑ Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and

Using Your Recovery CDs477 On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system.8 Follow the on-screen ins

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49Caring for Your ComputerThis section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.❑ Storing Your Computer❑ Using Cables and Connecti

5Notice to Users© 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repro

VAIO® Computer Quick Start50Storing Your Computer❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air

Cleaning Your Computer51company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem.Cleaning Your Computer❑ Clean the computer with

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53TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics r

VAIO® Computer Quick Start54Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plu

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)555 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.6 Select Ye s, and press Enter.7 Select Exit (Save Ch

VAIO® Computer Quick Start5610 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.11 Select Yes, and press Enter

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)571 Close all open programs.2 Restart the computer. Follow these steps:1 Press the Windows key .2 Press U.3

VAIO® Computer Quick Start58To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes:1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.2 Click Perf

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)59Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the comp

VAIO® Computer Quick Start6participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stic

VAIO® Computer Quick Start604 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. Th

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)619 Select Ye s, and press Enter.10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation wi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start62Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if the operatin

Support Options63Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in

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65IndexAAC adapter 26connecting 28Application Recovery CD 42Bbatterycharging 26indicator 19brightness control 29buttonsleft 19power 19right 19Ccaps lo

VAIO® Computer Quick Start66Kkeyboard 19LLCD screenhandling 51locating 19Mmaintenance 51manual 32Memory Stick mediaindicator 19slot 21modemlaws govern

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Notice to Users7Safety InformationWARNING❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture.❑ To avoid electrical shock

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranche de l’interface réseau.❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les li

Notice to Users9generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause