Sony PCG-GR100K, PCG-GR150K, PCG-GR170, PCG-GR170K User Guide
Contents
1 Using Your VAIO® Notebook .........................5
Using the Keyboard ........................................................................ 6
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key .............. 7
Indicators ............................................................................... 8
Indicator Lights ...................................................................... 8
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ......................... 9
Using the Touchpad .....................................................................10
VAIO Action Setup........................................................................ 11
Center Jog Dial™ Control .............................................................12
Using the Center Jog Dial™ Control...................................... 12
Launcher Mode..................................................................... 12
Guide Mode ..........................................................................14
Center Jog Dial Back Button .................................................14
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software......... 14
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software ........ 14
Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive..........................................16
Using the Optical Disc Drive.........................................................17
To insert a disc.....................................................................17
To eject a disc....................................................................... 18
To play a DVD....................................................................... 19
To play an audio CD.............................................................. 20
Notes on CD and DVD discs .................................................21
To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc................................ 21
Using PC Cards ............................................................................ 23
To insert a PC Card............................................................... 23
To remove a PC Card............................................................ 23
Using a Second Battery Pack........................................................25
To insert a second battery pack............................................ 25
To charge the second battery pack .......................................26
To remove the second battery pack...................................... 27
Using the Weight Saver................................................................28
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To attach the weight saver ....................................................28
To remove the weight saver..................................................29
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Using Memory Stick
Media ........................................................30
Types of Memory Stick Media...............................................30
Write-protecting Memory Stick Media...................................32
Formatting Memory Stick Media...........................................32
When Using Memory Stick Media.........................................33
Power Saving Modes ....................................................................35
Normal Mode ........................................................................35
Standby Mode.......................................................................35
Hibernate Mode.....................................................................35
Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................37
Connecting with another VAIO computer......................................38
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)...................................39
Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection....................................39
2 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................. 41
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive.....................................42
Notes on the Floppy Disk Drive .............................................44
Connecting a Port Replicator ........................................................45
Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard...........................49
Connecting an Audio Device .........................................................50
Connecting an Audio-Video (AV) Device.......................................52
Connecting a Parallel Port Printer.................................................54
To connect a printer..............................................................54
Connecting a USB Printer .............................................................55
Connecting an External Display.....................................................56
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ..........................60
Connecting an i.LINK® Device......................................................61
Connecting External Speakers.......................................................63
Connecting an External Microphone .............................................64
Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities .........................................65
Personal Digital Assistant......................................................65
Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................................65
Wireless LAN PC Card...........................................................66
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3 Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ...........67
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen................................68
Sony Notebook Setup Tabs .................................................. 69
Controlling Power Management ...................................................70
Viewing the Power Management Status Icons......................70
Power Management Profiles.................................................71
Power Management Commands...........................................73
Conserving Battery Power .................................................... 73
Optimizing Clock Speed Settings..........................................73
Displaying Battery Information 75
Battery Icon Descriptions ..................................................... 75
Displaying Detailed Battery Information................................76
Selecting the Display Mode ..........................................................77
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software...................78
4 Adding Memory .............................................81
Precautions and Procedures.........................................................82
Models with 128 MB Memory............................................... 82
Models with 256 MB Memory............................................... 83
5 About the Software on Your Notebook .......87
Overview.......................................................................................88
MovieShaker™.............................................................................. 93
Importing Images and Sound Clips ...................................... 93
Create a Movie using Shaker ................................................94
Editing Clips and Scenes ......................................................95
Adding effects to a scene or a clip........................................ 95
Saving a Movie .....................................................................95
PictureGear™................................................................................97
Managing Your Pictures ....................................................... 97
Creating a Photo Album........................................................97
Using Panorama Maker ........................................................98
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG.................. 98
Smart Capture .............................................................................. 99
Using Still mode ................................................................. 100
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Using Net Movie mode........................................................104
Using ImageStationSM .......................................................107
VisualFlow™................................................................................110
Using DVgate™ Software ............................................................111
DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® .................................111
Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs...........................113
Using Your Recovery CDs...........................................................114
Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ................................114
Using the Driver Recovery CD.............................................115
Using the System Recovery CD(s) ......................................115
6 Troubleshooting ......................................... 119
Troubleshooting your notebook ..........................................119
Troubleshooting the LCD screen.........................................122
Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad..........................123
Troubleshooting drives, PC Cards and peripheral devices...124
Troubleshooting software ...................................................126
Troubleshooting the modem...............................................127
Troubleshooting audio ........................................................128
Troubleshooting the printer.................................................129
7 Getting Help ................................................ 131
Support Options..........................................................................132
VAIO Support Agent....................................................................134
Using the Quick Fix Wizard..................................................134
Using Common Solutions ...................................................136
About Automatic Updates ...................................................137
Update Notification..............................................................138
VAIO Support Agent Properties...........................................139
Using Support Central.........................................................140
Software Support Information ....................................................144
Sony Service Center............................................................146
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Using Your VAIO® Notebook
This section describes how to use your keyboard, touchpad, and optical
drive. You will also find information on how to connect your notebook to
another computer or network.
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Using the Keyboard
Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard
has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Keyboard
Alt key
Function keys
Numeric keypad
Print Screen key
Applications key
Correction
keys
Navigation keys
Escape key
Shift key
Ctrl key
Fn key
Windows key
Key Description
Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric
keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations
such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num
Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num
Lock light will be on.)
Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen.
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make
corrections in your documents.
Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to
perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the
Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from
one application to the next.
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and
places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen
shot into a document and print it.
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Key Description
Operator keys
(Shift, Ctrl, Alt
keys)
Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive
Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and
Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in
many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The
Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to
produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.
the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key” for more
information.
commands. See “Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key” for
more information.
choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse
button.
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
Combination Function
+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ D Displays the desktop.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder.
This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from
the Start menu.
+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate
other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then
Computer from the Start menu.
+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.
Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
+ R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run from
the Start menu.
Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-
clicking the System icon in the Control Panel.
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Indicators
Indicator Function
Power Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on, flashes
amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is in
Hibernate mode or powered off.
Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the
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right side of the notebook.
Battery 2
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Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use.
Hard disk This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to the
Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive
bay on the left side of the notebook.
hard drive. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when
this indicator is on.
Indicator Lights
Light On Off
Num
Lock
Caps
Lock
Scroll
Lock
The number keys in the numeric keypad
are active.
The letters appear in uppercase as you
type. The Shift key lowers the case of
typed letters when Caps Lock is on.
The screen scrolls differently. (Exactly
how it scrolls depends on the specific
application. It has no effect in many
applications.)
The alphanumeric character keys in
the keypad area are active.
Letters appear in lower case as you
type (unless you hold down the Shift
key).
Information moves across the
display normally.
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Using the Keyboard
Combinations/
Feature
Fn+ (F3)
Mute On/Off
Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume
Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control
LCD
Fn+ /
(F7)
Switch to the
external monitor/
LCD
LCD
Fn+ only/
(F8)
Control AV out
Fn+ (F12)
Hibernate
Fn + Esc
Standby
Function
Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or .
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .
Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the
Monitor connector) and both LCD and external display.
Only LCD
Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherwise Fn + F7
will not work.
Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.
Only LCD
Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherwise Fn + F8
will not work.
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute
this command, the state of the system and state of the peripheral
devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned
off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to
turn on power.
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To
return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power
button on your notebook.
LCD and external display
Only external display
LCD and external display
Only external display
✍ Some functions are not available until Windows launches.
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Using the Touchpad
The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point
to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad.
Touchpad
Pointer
Touchpad
Left and Right buttons
Action Description
Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or
object.
Click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays
a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll
vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally.
(The scroll function is available only with applications that support a
touchpad scroll feature.)
✍ See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both
buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed, and Easy Launcher functions. To
access Mouse Properties, click Start in the Windows
to Control Panel, and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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taskbar, point to Settings, point
VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™
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control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK®
interface. An overview of some
of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more
information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the
Jog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics.
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con-
nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating
system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connector may not
communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible
i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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Center Jog Dial™ Control
Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the left
and right buttons. The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application,
folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog
Dial control. In addition, when you press the center Jog Dial control, you can turn
on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document.
Center Jog Dial Control
Tur n
Back
button
Press
Center Jog Dial Control
The center Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in
the launcher mode or in the guide mode.
Using the Center Jog Dial™ Control
This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control. For information on
how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control, right-click the Jog Dial
Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics.
Launcher Mode
The center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software
application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When
you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange
bars, you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item.
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Center Jog Dial™ Control
Using Launcher Mode
To use the center Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog
Dial Utility icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Ctrl key and the
center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher
mode.
Jog Dial Launcher
To select a desired item, proceed as follows:
1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the
center Jog Dial control. The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide
mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control.
Jog Dial Guide
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2 Rotate or press the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3 To select another item, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.
Guide Mode
The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and
the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can
select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control. You can
switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the
center Jog Dial control.
Using Guide Mode
The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control.
Center Jog Dial Back Button
The center Jog Dial control includes a back button located to the right of the
control. Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen.
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software
If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active, you can use
the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software. For
more information on functions allocated to software, see the software
application’s online help.
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software
If the software you are using supports the center Jog Dial control, you can still
use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size.
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Center Jog Dial™ Control
Using a Dialog Box
When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed
in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the
center Jog Dial control. Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of
pressing Enter or Select.
Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box
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Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive
Your notebook is equipped with a removable hard disk drive, located on the right
side next to the battery bay.
The hard disk drive is preformatted and ready to let you take full advantage of all
Sony VAIO
your computing needs warrant.
✍ Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than
Removing the hard disk drive
1 Shut down your notebook and locate the latch for the hard disk drive.
2 Loosen and remove the screw on the bottom of the notebook that secures the
3 Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
Installing the hard disk drive
1 Slide the hard disk drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place.
2 Replace and tighten the screw that secures the hard disk drive.
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features. You can upgrade to a higher-capacity hard disk drive as
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the one provided with your VAIO
hard disk drive. Use an appropriate screwdriver.
Notebook.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
Using the Optical Disc Drive
Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the
multipurpose bay. Depending on the system you purchased, that optical disc
drive is either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or a DVD-ROM.
The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on, but do not remove
the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode. Any attempt to do
so may result in malfunction and/or data loss.
To insert a disc
1 Turn on the notebook.
✍ When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc.
See “Controlling Power Management” for more information on Standby and
Hibernate modes.
2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive.
The tray slides out.
Ejecting the tray
Eject button
✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may come off
while the disc is in use in your optical drive(s), and may cause damage to the
unit.
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3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs,
which can be played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side
that plays.
4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.
Inserting an optical disc
Label side facing up
5 Close the tray by pushing it gently.
To eject a disc
When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off, then press
the Eject button to remove the disc.
When the notebook is in a power saving mode, you cannot remove an optical
disc. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information about power
saving modes.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off the
notebook and insert a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the manual
eject hole.
Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the
disc firmly, you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to
open the tray.
Manual eject hole
To play a DV D
To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled
WinDVD
that accompanied your software.
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software. For more information on WinDVD, see the help manual
✍ Before you use the optical disc drive, close any open applications.
Systems equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive can read DVD-R media,
but systems equipped with a DVD-ROM drive cannot read DVD-R media. When
you are ready to play a DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize your video
viewing experience.
❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to
DVD. You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile
Selection if the display is not clear using other profiles.
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✍ Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD
whenever a DVD is inserted. See “Controlling Power Management” for more
information.
If you connect your notebook to a TV display, you may need to adjust the display
resolution. Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper
dimensions. Also see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.
❑ If the notebook is set to the default display setting, part of the video screen
will not appear. To view the entire screen, adjust the display resolution to
640 x 480.
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you
have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and
the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing DVD.
You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a
DVD is inserted into the optical drive.
Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is
playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you may need to restart the
DVD software.
Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.
Change the setting to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access.
This may cause the notebook to malfunction.
To play an audio CD
To play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this,
complete the following procedure.
✍ The optical disc drive must be installed in the multipurpose bay before you begin.
1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Settings, and click System. The
System Properties window appears.
2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager
box. A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices.
3 Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. From the drop-down list, double-click
the drive name. A properties window appears.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
4 Check the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” box if it is not
already checked and click OK.
Notes on CD and DVD discs
❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.
❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a
disc may cause reading errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain
its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the
surface from the center out.
❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,
and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any
remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
You can use Easy CD Creator™ software to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Remember Easy CD Creator
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works if the CD-R or CD-RW disc is formatted;
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otherwise, your notebook will not recognize it. To create a CD-R disc that is
readable in a CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before
ejecting it. For more information, see the instructions included with this software.
* For notebook models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive.
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✍ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software
before writing data to a disc.
For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 8x speed, as Easy CD Creator
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is
preset to that speed. Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed. If you use CDRW or CD-R writing software other than Easy CD Creator™, use PowerPanel to select
the DVD Profile. Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data
loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.
When using Easy CD Creator™ Standard, be sure to close and exit all other
applications.
If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft
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Office applications, such as
Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.
Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Easy CD Creator
write data, or while using Easy CD Creator
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to
Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a
disc may cause writing errors.
Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc.
Memory-resident disc utilities, such as screen saver and virus checker,
may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities
before writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are
writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in
data transfer failure.
Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may
come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive(s), and may cause
damage to the unit.
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Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Your notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect
portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or a PC Network
Interface Card (NIC) to connect to a network.
✍ The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card.
These slots are compatible with CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards. You
do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card.
To insert a PC Card
1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC
Card is facing up.
Inserting a PC Card
Insert with the
arrow facing toward
the slot
PC Card
2 Push the the PC Card slot gently into the connector. The PC Card is
automatically detected by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon appears in the taskbar.
Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins.
Do not carry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card (such as a
wireless LAN card), as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins.
To remove a PC Card
The following procedure describes how to remove the PC Card while the
notebook is on. If you want to remove the PC Card while the notebook is off, skip
to step number 6 (below).
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1 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog
box appears.
2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove.
3 Click Stop. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the
device can be safely removed from the system.
4 Click OK. The message, “PC Card can now be safely removed from the
system” appears.
5 Click OK again and click Close.
6 Push the Release button. The Release button pops out.
7 Push the Release button a second time. The PC Card pops out. Gently grasp
the card and pull it out of the slot.
Notes on using PC Cards
❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and
the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is
inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not
recognized. Reboot your system to correct the problem.
❑ Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC
Card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying
the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for more information.
❑ Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card
manufacturer.
❑ If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the Device Manager tab in the System
Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.
❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card
with this notebook. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are
orienting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your PC Card for
more information on its use.
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Using a Second Battery Pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,
you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power. When
using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery
pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You
can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators.
To insert a second battery pack
1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove that device.
2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.
If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator turns on.
Second battery in multipurpose bay
Multipurpose bay
Battery pack
VAIO logo facing up
3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack. See
also “Using the Weight Saver” for more information.
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To charge the second battery pack
Using weight saver for second battery cover
Battery pack
Weight saver
Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power. The
battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also “To charge the
battery pack” in the printed Quick Start for more information.
Charging the second battery
Battery indicators
✍ To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see “Displaying Battery
Information” for more information.
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To remove the second battery pack
If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting
down the notebook. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other
battery pack’s indicator is on. If the indicator of the battery pack you are
removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the task tray and click the “Switch
discharge battery” option.
1 To remove the battery pack, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in
the direction of the arrow to unlock the weight saver.
Multipurpose bay Release lever
Release lever
2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack.
3 Reinsert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver” for more
information.
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Using the Weight Saver
The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and secures the
secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay.
To attach the weight saver
1 If another device, such as a battery pack, is in the multipurpose bay, remove
that device. See “To remove the second battery pack” for more information.
2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
Inserting the weight saver
Weig ht saver
(supplied)
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Using the Weight Saver
To remove the weight saver
1 To remove the weight saver, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in
the direction of the arrow.
Multipurpose bay Release lever
Release lever
2 Remove the weight saver.
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Using Memory Stick® Media
This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity
exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium is specially designed for exchanging
and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the
media can be used for external data storage.
Types of Memory Stick Media
The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your
notebook:
❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick
media), which is provided with copyright protection
❑ Memory Stick Memory Stick media, which does not have the same
copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media
For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory
Stick media with your notebook. You can also use MagicGate media-compatible
devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your notebook.
You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can
copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music.
What is MagicGate Memory Stick Media?
MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of
authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures
that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media.
Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent
unauthorized duplication or playback.
✍ Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .
To Insert Memory Stick Media
1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the
Memory Stick media slot.
✍ Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins.
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