User manual SONY VAIO PCGGRT100K QUICK START

[. . . ] VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-GRT100 Series 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Registering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Expanding Your Computing Power . . . . . . . . . 39 Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Caring for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Storing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using Cables and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Handling the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 VAIO Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 About Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Application and System Recovery CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using Your Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer. You can use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust. If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer, immediately turn off and unplug the computer. It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again. Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air. Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 44 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation. This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 39 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have several options when recovering software or your computer's operating system. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery. Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the Recovery Media Kit, or from using the F10 key1 on notebook computers. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you have different system and software recovery options. System and software recovery options Create the Recovery Media Kit You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs, which enable you to recover your computer at a later date if the software stops working properly. [. . . ] Press R to select restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud? The computer's fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU. By lowering the CPU speed, you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer's fan. If your computer comes with the PowerPanelTM utility*, use it to lower the CPU speed. If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility, use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed. * Available on selected models. 72 Computer To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility: 1 2 3 4 5 On the Windows® taskbar, right-click the CPU icon depending on the model you purchased. 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