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VAIO® Notebook
Quick Start
PCG-GRX500 Series


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Contents
Welcome.......................................................5
Features .......................................................................5
Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................7
Registering Your Notebook ........................................9
Accessing the User Guide ...........................................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


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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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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
Exceptional performance -- Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®
Pentium® 4 processor-M that supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM
technology* and a V.90 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.
Wireless LAN capability -- A Wireless LAN PC Card is supplied with
selected models. For more information on using the wireless capability, see
the online User Guide.
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.