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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT200Z Series...
  • Page 2 Short Cut Menu Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays the desktop. Displays the My Computer window. Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ..........5 Setting Up ..........13 Unpacking Your Computer ........14 Getting Started ..........23 Turning On Your Computer ........23 Using the Touch Pad ..........28 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility....35 Troubleshooting ........37 Support Options............41...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced As an ENERGY to any machine-readable form without prior written STAR®...
  • Page 6 ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the...
  • Page 7 Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près...
  • Page 8 ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment PCG-8N4L and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. different from that to which the receiver is connected. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road ❑...
  • Page 9 Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For a The term “IC:” before the certification / registration Sony Service Center near you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC number only signifies that the Industry Canada (1-888-476-6972).
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Telephone Consumer RECYCLING LITHIUM ION Protection Act of 1991 BATTERIES (United States) RECYCLING The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 LITHIUM-ION makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or BATTERIES other electronic device, including FAX machines, to Lithium-Ion batteries send any message unless such message clearly are recyclable.
  • Page 11 Notice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Do not handle damaged or leaking Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical lithium ion batteries. Specifications. Danger of explosion if battery is The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer These hardware components are included. Carton Contents Power cord Main unit AC adapter Weight saver Battery If the computer you purchased features GigaPocket™ software, the accessories listed on the following page are also included in the carton.
  • Page 15 VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the ❑ hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. Software CDs Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer.
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front (models with GigaPocket) LCD screen TV button Speakers Wireless LAN indicator Keyboard Wireless LAN switch Power indicator Touch pad, Left / right buttons Battery indicator Power button, Brightness button, Magnify button Battery 2 indicator Memory Stick®...
  • Page 17 Locating Controls and Ports Front (models without GigaPocket) LCD screen Wireless LAN switch Speakers Volume Up/Down buttons Keyboard Touch pad, Left / right buttons Power indicator Power button, Brightness button, Magnify button Battery indicator Memory Stick® media indicator Battery 2indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Caps lock indicator...
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back Air vent USB 2.0 ports DC IN port Network (Ethernet) port Printer port Modem jack Monitor (VGA) port Microphone jack Video Out port Headphone jack Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (Ethernet) port.
  • Page 19 Locating Controls and Ports Left (models with GigaPocket) Optical drive AV In jack Optical drive eject button S Video In jack PC Card slot (one slot) i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port PC Card eject button Memory Stick® media slot VHF/UHF jack Do not plug headphones or external speakers into the VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 20 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left (models without GigaPocket) Memory Stick® media slot PC Card slots (Two slots) i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 Optical drive eject button port PC Card eject button Optical drive...
  • Page 21 Locating Controls and Ports Right Battery bay Air vent Hard disk drive...
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Bottom Port replicator connector Release switch Reset button Air vent...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer. Opening the Battery Bay Slide the battery (with the logo facing up) into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery.
  • Page 25 Turning On Your Computer To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer AC adapter (supplied) DC IN port Power cord (supplied) Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. ✍...
  • Page 26 VAIO® Computer Quick Start To open and turn on the computer Slide the release latch to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the Computer Release latch Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator...
  • Page 27 Turning On Your Computer If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: Your computer is equipped with a Brightness button, located next to the ❑ Power button. Pressing it will adjust the LCD screen brightness. To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys, and then press the Up ❑...

  • Page 28: Using The Touch Pad

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad. Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Right button Left button...
  • Page 29 Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot ❑...
  • Page 30 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open the user guide Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 31 User guide table of contents List of computer help topics Link to Electronic Flyer List of updates and supplemental information Link to Sony Computing Includes support information and list of Support Web site your computer’s hardware specifications (Internet access required).
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet.
  • Page 33 Turning Off Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data. To turn off your computer Close all operations.
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 35: Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility

    VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility System and Application Recovery CDs/DVDs are not supplied with your VAIO® computer. Your VAIO computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a fast and easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and application recovery utility enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.
  • Page 36 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help For more information about recovery options or instructions on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 the power indicator shows the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. ❑...
  • Page 38 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. Turn off the computer. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Restart the computer. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu. Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears. Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter.
  • Page 40 VAIO® Computer Quick Start When the HT Technology is enabled, some software such as drivers and applications may not be compatible with HT Technology. If your computer does not provide successful operations, you may disable the HT Technology. If you disable the HT Technology, however, your computer system performance may be degraded depending on usage.

  • Page 41: Support Options

    Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 44 *468054201* Printed in China © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-680-542-01...
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