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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-GRZ530
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Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................15 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................16 Applying Ergonomics ...............................................18 Locating Controls and Ports......................................19 Getting Started ..........................................25 Turning On Your Computer......................................26 Registering Your Computer ...................
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting........................................49 Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................50 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad ............. 54 Support Options ........................................................ 57 Index...........................................................61 4
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Notice to Users © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights transported or used outside the United States. reserved. This manual and the software Software specifications are subject to change described herein, in whole or in part, may not without notice and may not necessarily be be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any identical to current retail versions. machine-readable form without prior written Updates and additions to software may require approval. an additional charge. Subscriptions
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, End User / Product Activation Requirements MagicGate™ Memory Stick , Memory Stick , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the Certain software product(s) included with this MEMORY STICK computer may include features such as copy VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. protection and content management technology. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Use of the software product(s) requires Windows NT, and the Windows logo are agree
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Notice to Users . Safety Information WARNING To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Service Center. expose your computer to rain or moisture. Caution: The use of optical ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the instruments with this product will cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified increase eye hazard. As the laser personnel only. beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not ❑ Never install modem or tele
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. Regulatory Information ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone Declaration of Conformity pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite. Trade Name: Sony ❑ L’appareil doit être le
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Notice to Users radio or television reception, which can be The REN is used to determine the quantity of determined by turning the equipment off and devices which may be connected to the on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the interference by one or more of the following telephone line may result in the devices not measures: ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs ❑ Reorient or relocate the rece
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start commission, public service commission, or être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un corporation commission, for information.) écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence. FCC Radio Frequency L’expression “IC:” avant le numéro Exposure (United States) d’homologation/enregistrement signifie This equipment complies with FCC radiation seulement que les spécifications tech
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Notice to Users Telephone Consumer RECYCLAGE DES Guidelines (Canada) ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEU CRTC RS AUX IONS DE Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale LITHIUM 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium This Class B digital apparatus complies with sont recyclables. Ca
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Do not handle damaged or leaking Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical lithium ion batteries. Specifications. This is confirmed by the Danger of explosion if battery is registration number. The abbreviation, IC, incorrectly replaced. Replace before the registration number signifies that only with the same or equivalent registration was performed based on a type recommended by the Decla
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Notice to Users AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA Visible and invisible laser REMARQUE: Cet équipement est conforme radiation when open. Avoid direct aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements exposure to beam. Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur. Le numéro d’identification en est la preuve. L’abréviation IC, avant le numéro d’identification, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est déroulé conformément à une Déclaration de Conformité stipulant que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canad
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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 you with state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Applying Ergonomics ❑ Locating Controls and Ports 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit Power Cord † AC Adapter * CD-RW/DVD drive Rechargeable Battery Port Replicator Cover Weight Saver * The removable CD-RW/DVD drive is already inserted in your computer when you unpack the box. † The appearance of the AC adapter plug may vary between models. Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Gu
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Unpacking Your Computer ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use. ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® XP) — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed software programs on your computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 32 for more information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® guide — Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system ins
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments. ❑ Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Memory Stick® media 9 Left and right buttons indicator 2 Num lock indicator 10 Hard disk drive indicator 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Battery 2 indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Battery 1 indicator 5 LCD screen 13 Power indicator 6 Power button 14 Jog Dial® Control 7 Keyboard 15 Speakers 8 Touchpad 19
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 11 1 Air vent 7 USB port 2 DC IN port 8 Modem jack 3 Printer port 9 Microphone jack 4 Monitor (VGA) port 10 Headphone jack 5 A/V Out jack 11 USB port 6 Network (Ethernet) port Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the
