Sony PCG-GR390, PCG-GR370K Quick Start Guide

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

PCG-GR300 Series

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

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

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

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

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Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®

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Pentium® III processor that supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology 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

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power.

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

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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

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

* 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.

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

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Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes

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Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional.

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

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the Internet, and use fax features.

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

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

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

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you purchased.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

Power cord

AC adapter

Unpacking Your Notebook

Rechargeable battery pack

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

Weight saver Ferrite core

Documents

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

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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

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

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

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of this latest Windows operating system.

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

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tips.

VAIO® Notebook Specifications Flyer — Details the hardware

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specifications for your notebook.

Software CDs

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

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VA I O ® notebook you purchased.

Recovery CDs

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

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applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

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

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drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

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

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

Other

Packet containing special product offers

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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

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troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

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

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more details.

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

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the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional 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)

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

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

Wizard. The Location Information window appears.

Location Information window

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

and Modem Options window appears.

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

Phone and Modem Options window

4 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New

Connection Wizard appears.

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New Connection Wizard

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up

connection.

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

(Windows® 2000 Professional)

1 Double-click the Connect to the Internet icon on the Windows desktop. The

Internet Connection Wizard appears.

Internet Connection Wizard

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up

connection and to choose your ISP.

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

This section describes all the controls and ports on your notebook, how to connect your notebook to a power source, and how to start and shut down your notebook.

Locating Controls and Ports

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Connecting a Power Source

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Starting Your Notebook

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Shutting Down Your Notebook

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Locating Controls and Ports

Front

Memory Stick® indicator 8 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

screen

2 Num Lock indicator 9 Keyboard

3 Caps Lock indicator 10 Speakers

4 Scroll Lock indicator 11 Left and right buttons

5 Power indicator 12 Touchpad

6 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 13 Battery bay

7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Power button

Left

Locating Controls and Ports

S400

Back button for center

4 Memory Stick® slot

Jog Dial™ control

2 Center Jog Dial™ control 5 PC Card slots

3 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or

DVD-ROM drive in multipurpose bay

* This multipurpose bay can house either an optical disc drive or an optional second battery.

6 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400

port

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Right

1 Air vent

2 Drive bay with hard disk drive

3 Battery bay

Locating Controls and Ports

Back

1 Air vent 6 Ethernet port

2 DC In port 7 USB ports

3 Printer port 8 Modem jack

4 VGA port 9 Microphone jack

5 AV Out jack 10 Headphone jack

* There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks

and ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack.

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 port. To connect the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.

There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel. Do not cover the

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ventilation slot when your notebook is on.

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Bottom

1 Tilt stands

2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever

3 Port replicator connector

Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC adapter

1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the

notebook.

2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Connecting the AC adapter

Notebook

AC adapter

DC In

(supplied)

Power cord

(supplied)

Notes on the AC adapter

Your notebook operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.

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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as

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a copy machine or shredder.

You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

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damage to your notebook caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

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Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

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notebook for a long time.

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