Sony VAIO PCG-GR300 Series Manual de usuario

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VAIO®Notebook

Quick Start

PCG-GR300 Series

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Welcome.................................................................5

Unpacking Your Notebook ........................................................7

Registering Your Notebook .......................................................9

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection .....................................10

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook .....................15

Locating Controls and Ports ....................................................16

Connecting a Power Source .....................................................21

Starting Your Notebook...........................................................29

Shutting Down Your Notebook ...............................................30

Adding Memory ...................................................33

Precautions and Procedures .....................................................34

Typical Expansion Memory Configuration .............................35

Removing a Memory Module..................................................36

Installing a Memory Module ...................................................38

Viewing the Amount of Memory.............................................39

About the Software on Your Notebook .............41

Software Overview ..................................................................42

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs .....................47

Using Your Recovery CDs ......................................................48

Troubleshooting ..................................................53

Getting Help .........................................................59

Support Options .......................................................................59

Software Support Information .................................................61

Index .....................................................................63

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has

combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and

communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Features

❑Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®

Pentium® III processor that supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™

technology*and a V.90 compatible modem.†To combine performance and

portability, Sony has implemented speed-controlling technology designed to

maximize battery life during mobile computer use. Windows® reported

actual CPU speed may not reflect the maximum CPU speed.

‡

❑Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

power.

❑Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,

which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of

today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment

software.

❑Multimedia features — Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a pair of

headphones (not supplied) to listen to audio CDs and DVDs.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook, see the

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

* The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed under certain conditions.

†Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and

government regulations.

‡Depending on the specific model you purchased, speed-controlling technology may not be

present.

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❑Microsoft®Windows®operating system —Your system includes

Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional, Microsoft®Windows®XP Home

Edition, or Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional.

❑Communications —Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD Combo or DVD-ROM) —Your system

includes either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or a DVD-ROM drive. The

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive utilizes a new optical storage technology that

combines the features of both a CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive,

providing increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing

experience. Optical drives play most DVD-ROM, DVD-R, CD-ROM, CD-

RW, and CD-R discs. This drive is hot-swappable.

✍Your computer’s optical disc drive and other parts may differ depending on the model

you purchased.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Documents

❑VAIO® Notebook User Guide —A searchable online help file that contains

detailed information on how to use your new notebook. (Windows XP) Press

Start on the Windows®taskbar, select VAIO Help and Support, and click

VAIO User Guide to open this file. (Windows 2000) Press Start, select VAIO

Help Center, and VAIO Documentation.

❑VAIO® Notebook Quick Start —Contains information on unpacking and

setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.

❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features

of this latest Windows operating system.

Main unit

* The removable optical disc drive is preinstalled in your notebook.

Power cord

AC adapter

Rechargeable battery pack Weight saver Ferrite core

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❑VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use — Explains notes on use and offers safety

tips.

❑VAIO® Notebook Specifications Flyer — Details the hardware

specifications for your notebook.

Software CDs

❑Microsoft®Word —Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

VA IO ®notebook you purchased.

Recovery CDs

❑Application Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to reinstall individual

applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑Driver Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to reinstall individual device

drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑System Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to restore the operating system and

software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are

erased.

Other

❑Packet containing special product offers

❑Warranty Card

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Registering Your Notebook

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive

these benefits by registering your notebook:

❑Sony Customer Support —Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

❑Limited Warranty —Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

✍You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to

registration opportunities later.

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Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection for

the first time. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of

connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or

setting up an existing account.

Setting up your dial-up connection

(Windows® XP Home Edition/Windows® XP Professional)

1Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.

2Point to Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection

Wizard. The Location Information window appears.

Location Information window

3Follow the instructions on-screen and then click OK to continue. The Phone

and Modem Options window appears.

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