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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-GRX600 Series
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Contents 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 Using the Touch Pad ................
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting........................................45 Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................46 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen .............................49 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad .............50 Support Options ........................................................ 53 Program Support Information................................... 54 Caring for Your Computer........................57 Storing Your Computer ...................
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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 intended for home and other limited viewing participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. uses only unless otherwise authorized by registered mark. Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a The Wireless LAN product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The * functionality , i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the which is software applications, operating system, and i
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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 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un Regulatory Information orage électrique. Declaration of Conformity ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite. Trade Name: Sony ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible Model No.: PCG-8D1R d’une
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Notice to Users equipment does cause harmful interference to The REN is used to determine the quantity of radio or television reception, which can be devices which may be connected to the determined by turning the equipment off and telephone line. Excessive RENs on the on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the telephone line may result in the devices not interference by one or more of the following ringing in response to an incoming call. In measures: most, but not all areas, the sum
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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: The Industry Canada label identifies Do not handle damaged or leaking certified equipment. This certification means lithium ion batteries. that the equipment meets certain Danger of explosion if battery is telecommunications network protective, incorrectly replaced. Replace operational and safety requirements as only with the same or equivalent prescribed in the appropriate Terminal type recommended by the Equipment Technical R
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Notice to Users devices subject only to the requirement that the Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter sum of the RENs of all the devices does not de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2. avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie CANADA (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal AVIS: L’étiquette d’Indust
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start CD-RW/DVD Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output: 151.50 µW (CD) 3.352 µW (DVD) Wave Length: 785 nm (CD) 660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output: 330 µW (CD) 82.7 µW (DVD) Wave Length: 785 nm (CD) 655 nm (DVD) The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel onl
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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 Weight Saver AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery ✍ A Wireless LAN PC Card may also come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. 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 Guide” on page 31 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking
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Unpacking Your Computer ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® 2000) — A printed sheet that details your computer's hardware specifications. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® guide — Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to your VAIO® computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased. Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinst
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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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Applying Ergonomics Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Memory Stick® media 8 Hard disk drive indicator indicator 2 Num lock indicator 9 LCD screen 3 Caps lock indicator 10 Keyboard 4 Scroll lock indicator 11 Speakers 5 Power indicator 12 Left and right buttons 6 Battery indicator 1 13 Touch pad 7 Battery indicator 2 14 Power button 19
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back * 1 Air vent 5 Printer port 2 DC IN port 6 USB port 3 Network (Ethernet) port 7 A/V OUT jack 4 Monitor (VGA) port 8 Telephone line jack * Do not cover the air vent when your computer is on. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Network (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, excess
