Sony PCG-GRT250 User Manual

VAIO® Computer Quick StartPCG-GRT200 Series

VAIO® Computer Quick Start10In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.Telephone Consumer G

Notice to Users11INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. The Ri

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13Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start14VAIO Computer Documents❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information o

Locating Controls and Ports15Locating Controls and PortsFront1 LCD screen 9 Wireless LAN switch*2 Speakers 10 Volume Up/Down buttons3 Keyboard 11 Tou

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Back1 Air vent 6 USB 2.0 ports2 DC IN port 7 Network (Ethernet) port3 Printer port 8 Modem jack4 Monitor (VGA) port 9

Locating Controls and Ports17Left1 Memory Stick® media slot 4 PC Card slots (Two slots)2 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port5 Optical drive eject button3 P

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18 Right1 Battery bay 3 Air vent2 Hard disk drive

Locating Controls and Ports19Bottom1 Port replicator connector 3 Release switch2 Reset button 4 Air vent

Short Cut Menu+F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.+Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.+D Displays the desktop.+E Display

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21Getting 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 Start222 Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer.3 Sli

Turning On Your Computer23To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an A

VAIO® Computer Quick Start24To open and turn on the computer1 Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the

Turning On Your Computer253 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ Your computer is equipped with a Brightness

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Registering Your Computer27Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide29VAIO User Guide Window (Windows XP)1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics2 Link to Electr

3Notice to Users...5Setting Up ...13Unpacking Your Computer ..

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30To open the user guide (Windows 2000)❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAI O H e l p C e n t e r and clic

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection31Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Con

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32To set up a dial-up connection (Windows 2000)1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click

Turning Off Your Computer33Turning Off Your ComputerUsing the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps belo

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35VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility(Windows® XP only) System and Application Recovery CDs/DVDs are not supplied with your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO compute

VAIO Computer Quick Start36Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for the latest information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media

37Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure th

VAIO® Computer Quick Start381 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.3 Press the Down Arrow key

Troubleshooting396 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load def

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start40Support OptionsIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for

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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 Start6trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and

Notice to Users7.AVERTISSEMENT❑Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Po

VAIO® Computer Quick Start8Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

Notice to Users9possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.The telephone compan