Sony PCG-GRX650 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

PCG-GRX520 Series PCG-GRX560 Series PCG-GRX580 Series PCG-GRX650 Series

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

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

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

About Adding Memory ...............................................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 ............................................27

Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................28

Software and Support Information ..........31

Software Overview....................................................32

Software Support Information...................................34

Using the Recovery CDs...........................37

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......38

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................39

Troubleshooting ........................................45

Getting Help ...............................................51

Support Options.........................................................51

Index ...........................................................53

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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

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

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®

Pentium® 4 processor-M 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 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.

❑ Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes

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

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

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑ Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD Combo) — Your system includes a CD-

RW/DVD Combo Drivee. 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.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

Power cord

AC adapter

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Rechargeable battery pack

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

Weight saver

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.

❑ VAIO® Notebook Safety Information — Explains notes on use and offers

safety tips.

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❑ VAIO® Notebook Specifications — Details the hardware specifications for

your notebook. Depending on the specific model you purchased, the Specifications are either printed or an electronic file accessible via the User Guide.

Software CDs

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

VAIO® 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

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 register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later.

Accessing the User Guide

The online VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. (Windows XP) To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide. (Windows 2000) Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select VAIO Help Center, and VAIO Documentation.

About Adding Memory

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the online User Guide and print those relevant steps. The supplied Specifications flyer lists the amount of memory installed, and required memory modules for upgrades.

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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.

Phone and Modem Options window

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

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

❑ Connecting a Power Source

❑ Starting Your Notebook

❑ Shutting Down Your Notebook

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Locating Controls and Ports

Front

1 Memory Stick®

media indicator

2 Num Lock indicator 9 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

3 Caps Lock indicator 10 Keyboard

4 Scroll Lock indicator 11 Speakers

5 Power indicator 12 Left and right buttons

6 Battery 1 indicator 13 Touchpad

7 Battery 2 indicator 14 Power button

8 Hard disk drive indicator

screen

Left

Locating Controls and Ports

1 PC Card slots 6 Manual eject button

2 Back button for center

7 Memory Stick® media slot

Jog Dial™ control

3 Center Jog Dial™ control 8 USB port

4 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

drive in multipurpose bay

9 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400

port

5 Eject button

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

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