VAIO® Computer
Quick S t art
PCG-GRS100 Series
Notice to Users............................................5
Setting Up ...... ..................... ..................... ..1 5
Unpackin g Your Comp u t er.............. ................ .........16
Applying Ergonomics ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... .......18
Locating Controls and Ports......................................19
Getting Started ...... ..................... ...............2 5
Turning On You r Compu t er............... ................. ......26
Using the Touch Pad .................................................29
Registeri n g Your Comp u t er.................. ......... ...........31
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide............32
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................34
Turning Off You r Computer....... ................. ......... ....36
Expanding Your Computing Power.........39
Upgrading Memory...................................................40
Locating Preinstalled Programs ................................40
Using the Recovery CDs...........................41
Application and System Recovery CDs....................42
Using Your Recovery CDs........................................42
Carin g fo r Yo ur Computer.... ................... .47
Storing Your Computer.............................................48
Using Cables and Connections..................................48
Cleaning Your Computer ..........................................49
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VAI O ® Computer Quick Start
Handling the LCD Screen.................. ................ .......49
Troubleshooting........................................51
Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................52
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............ ....... ..........56
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad ... ..........56
Support Op ti o n s..................... ................ ................. ..59
Program Support Information...................................60
Index ...........................................................63
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Notice to U sers
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