Sony PCG-GR200 Series Manuale utente

VAIO®Notebook

Quick Start

PCG-GR200 Series

Contents

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

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

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

Setting up your dial-up connection ...........................10

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

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

Starting Your Notebook ............................................27

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

Adding Memory .........................................31

Precautions and Procedures.......................................32

Typical expansion memory configuration.................33

Removing a memory module ....................................34

Installing a memory module......................................36

Viewing the amount of memory................................37

About the Software on Your Notebook ...39

Software Overview....................................................40

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......46

Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® 2000).........47

Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® XP)............51

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Troubleshooting........................................57

Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 58

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 63

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 65

Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68

Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 70

Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 71

Troubleshooting the Printer ...................................... 72

Getting Help...............................................73

Software Support Information .................................. 75

Index...........................................................79

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/K56flex-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.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

❑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.

❑Removable Hard Disk Drive — Take advantage of the increased

computing versatility and expansion capabilities that a removable drive

affords.*

❑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.

* Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one

provided.

✍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:

Documents

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

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

❑Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional manual, Microsoft® Windows XP

Home Edition manual, or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows

operating system.

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

tips.

❑Specifications Sheet — Details the hardware specifications for your

notebook.

Main unit*

* The removable hard disk drive and removable optical disc drive are preinstalled in your note-

book.

Power cord

AC adapter

Rechargeable battery pack Weight saver

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

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 format the C:\ partition of the

hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that

shipped with your notebook 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

registration opportunities later.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

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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