Sony PCG-GRT290ZP User Manual

VAIO® Computer Quick StartPCG-GRT200Z Series

VAIO® Computer Quick Start10Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful f

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 Start14Unpacking Your ComputerThese hardware components are included.If the computer you purchased features GigaPocket™ software,

Unpacking Your Computer15For additional information about GigaPocket™ accessories and how to use them, refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide.VAIO Com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Locating Controls and PortsFront (models with GigaPocket)1 LCD screen 10 TV button2 Speakers 11 Wireless LAN indicator**

Locating Controls and Ports17Front (models without GigaPocket)1 LCD screen 9 Wireless LAN switch*2 Speakers 10 Volume Up/Down buttons3 Keyboard 11 To

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18Back1 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 Ports19Left (models with GigaPocket)1 Optical drive 6 AV In jack2 Optical drive eject button 7 S Video In jack3 PC Card slot (on

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

VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Left (models without GigaPocket)1 Memory Stick® media slot 4 PC Card slots (Two slots)2 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port5 Op

Locating Controls and Ports21 Right1 Battery bay 3 Air vent2 Hard disk drive

VAIO® Computer Quick Start22Bottom1 Port replicator connector 3 Release switch2 Reset button 4 Air vent

23Getting 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 Start242 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 Computer25To 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 Start26To 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 Computer273 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ Your computer is equipped with a Brightness

VAIO® Computer Quick Start28Using the Touch PadThe computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll

Registering Your Computer29Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

3ContentsNotice to Users ...5Setting Up ...13Unpacking Your Co

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains deta

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide31VAIO User Guide Window 1 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics2 Link to Electronic Flyer

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connecti

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 UtilitySystem and Application Recovery CDs/DVDs are not supplied with your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is equipped with

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 Start40When the HT Technology is enabled, some software such as drivers and applications may not be compatible with HT Technology

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

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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 Start6Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technol

Notice to Users7❑ temperature higher than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC); and high humidity. ❑ For safety and/or optimum performance, Sony recomm

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

Notice to Users9products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX