Sony PCG-GR390K User Manual

1ContentsWelcome...9Using Your VAIO Notebook...11Using the Keyboard...

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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start100Installing a memory module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a memory module” for removing thepreinstalled memory.2 Remov

Viewing the amount of memory101Viewing the amount of memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select VAIO, and then click “

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start102

103About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This secti

Change text in this variable definition to document title.104Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,

Software Overview105DVgate™ (on selected models)Sony Electronics Inc.Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®*port and capture yourown v

Change text in this variable definition to document title.106PC-Cillin®Trend Micro, Inc.PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus

Software Overview107VAIO Support AgentSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support withinformation about yo

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109Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs.To use your recovery CDs, se

11Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes how to use your keyboard, touchpad, and opticaldrive. You will also find information on how to connec

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start110Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System R

Using Your Recovery CDs111To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if theybecome cor

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start112CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) toreinstall device drivers. See “To use the A

Using Your Recovery CDs113If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start114

115VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio andvideo (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced mu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.116Media Bar® DVD PlayerSony Electronics Inc.Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for

VAIO AV Applications117SonicStageSony Electronics Inc.This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor,OpenMG™ Jukebox. Con

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119DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you can quickly load image

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Using the KeyboardYour notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1202 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. Youcan enter a na

1213 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail versionof your pictures in the selection view window.4 Select the desired pict

Change text in this variable definition to document title.122Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your

1231 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders isdisplayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displaye

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1246 Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” toprint a s

1251 Click (Edit) to open the PhotoDecor - New PhotoDecor window. A listof folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder conten

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1261 Click (Album) to open the PhotoAlbum - New Album window.2 Click Create New Album. The S

1276 Click Page List to edit your album. Customize your album by adding morepictures, decorations, comments, or deleting pages.7 You can save your alb

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1284 Select a design template. Use the decoration and customization features onthe right by

DVgate Software129DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to yourco

Using the Keyboard13Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard areused to perform designated tasks. For example, in manyappl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.130To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the

131MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movieswithout any previous knowledge of film editing. In a few s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.132Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing your imported clips, you can create a shor

1333 Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated.4 Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button.5 To

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1343 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effectpalette on the E

1353 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text. The Text Settingdialog box appears. Enter your text, and select the font, size, color, a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1363 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved.4 Click Next.5 Confirm that y

137To upload MovieShaker files1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStationservice, and import them to the Import Clip

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1387 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures ormovies. Follow the o

139PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allowsyou to view all the images stored in any directory o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyCombination Function+ F1 Displays Windows H

Change text in this variable definition to document title.140Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your

1417 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album.8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK.9 The PictureGear™ Custo

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143Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connectionbetween your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating thatthere is no

1455 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still imagecapture. The Still Image Options window appears.The Still Image Option

Change text in this variable definition to document title.146To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the im

147❑ Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click the Mailbutton and your e-mail application launches with a new message windowco

Change text in this variable definition to document title.148The Recording Options window has three tabs:❑ Format — You can adjust the compression rat

149To capture a movie in Net Movie mode1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. Whenyou see the desired view in either

Using the Keyboard15IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on,flashes amber in Standby mode, and tu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.150To manage your movie in Net Movie modeFrom the Movie Player window, you can perform vario

1512 Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies.To upload with Still Viewer1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1524 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures ormovies. Follow the o

153SonicStage SoftwareSonicStage software is a new jukebox application that adds a host of new featuresto its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. SonicStage

Change text in this variable definition to document title.154SonicStage feature tabs (Main window)❑ CD tab — The contents of your inserted audio CD ar

155Recording from a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists inSonicStage.1 Insert an audio CD into your system’s optical di

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1564 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marksfrom the tracks

157Check-Out1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your compute

Change text in this variable definition to document title.158Check In1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the

159files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies(WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audiofiles thro

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Indicator lightsLight On OffNumLockThe number keys in the numerickeypad are active.The alp

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161SonicStage Premium SoftwareSonicStage™ Premium software*is a unique integrated softwareapplication that supports high quality digital audio playbac

Change text in this variable definition to document title.162SonicStage Premium software featuresThe software features enable you to:❑ Listen to music

SonicStage Premium Software163❑ MiniDiscs — You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo,stereo and mono recording modes. The M drive en

Change text in this variable definition to document title.164❑ An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information aboutservice.To Use Sonic

SonicStage Premium Software1651 In the software’s main window, a dialog box appears. You are prompted tostart scanning FM radio station frequencies. C

Change text in this variable definition to document title.166A Audio source iconsIdentifies the audio sources.BIMPORTbuttonDisplays the Import window.

SonicStage Premium Software167Using the audio source iconsThe audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software forthe related

Change text in this variable definition to document title.168Using the basic operationsThe functions and operation of each audio source is controlled

SonicStage Premium Software169To Use Playback and Recording FeaturesPlaying an audio CDWhen you play an audio CD in your computer’s optical drive for

Using the Keyboard17Combinations and functions with the Fn keyCombinations/Feature FunctionFn+ (F3)Mute On/OffToggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.170Recording an audio CDYou can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlis

SonicStage Premium Software171Playing a MiniDisc1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive. The MiniDisc Playback panelappears.2 Click Play on the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1724 Click Show List on the Record window. The songs on the audio CD arelisted in the List p

SonicStage Premium Software173Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device (Check-out)You can record songs from an audio CD to a M

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SonicStage Premium Software175To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound EffectsYour VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your musicexpe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1762 Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound mode isapplied to the so

SonicStage Premium Software1773 Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound effect isapplied to the song.To Use the FM Tune rYour V

Change text in this variable definition to document title.178frequency.For more information on selecting FM radio stations, see the SonicStagePremium

SonicStage Premium Software1791 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session, toautomatically set the recording time to 10 minutes.2 C

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18Fn + EscStandbyPuts the system into Standby mode, a power managementstate. To return the s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.180The timer event setup is completed. At the scheduled time, SonicStage™Premium software au

SonicStage Premium Software181❑ The date, time, and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event.❑ The date, time, and duration of a timer event

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183VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designedspecifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1844 ClickaniconintheSortsectiononthemaintoolbartoselectasortingmethod.5 Placing your cursor

Additional Software Information185Additional Software InformationVA I O E d i t C o m p o n e n t sSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Edit Components is a soft

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187TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start188Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1897 Select Exit (Save Changes), then press the Enter key. The SetupConfirmation window appears.8 Select Yes, then press

Using the Touchpad19Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start190If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,”and Windows does not start, use your suppl

Troubleshooting Your Notebook191The power management setting is not responding.Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupt

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start192Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad193Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start194The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse.❑ You should restart your Notebook. Follow these steps:1 Pres

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices195Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesI cannot establish a connection betwe

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start196❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and thench

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices197❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currentlyusing.❑ If you

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start198Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designated prov

Troubleshooting the Modem199Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Using the Optical Disc Drive... 27To insert a disc ...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this actiondisplays a short

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start200Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the key combination Fn+F3

Troubleshooting Audio201My microphone does not work.If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on,and check that the

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start202Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. I

203Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start2044 VAIO® Support Agent(Windows® 2000)You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windowsdesktop. (Windows XP) You can find VA

Software Support Information205Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems Inc.)America Online® (America O

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start206Windows® Operating System, Office, Outlook® Express, Word, (MicrosoftCorporation)WinDVD® (InterVideo Inc.)Sony Service Ce

207IndexAAbout This Computer tab 81AC Profile power setting 84Access Point, Wireless LAN 77addinghardware51memory 95peripherals 51printers 65–??, 66Al

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Index209display, see also monitor67speakers 17, 75external displayconnecting67Ffloppy disk driveconnecting52disconnecting 54troubleshooting 195floppy

VAIO Action Setup21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LIN

Change text in this variable definition to document title.21084Maximum Performance power setting84memoryadding95memory moduleexpansion97installing 100

Index211phoneconnecting line47PictureGear software 139creating a photo album 140managing pictures 139Playback Panel 168port replicatorconnecting55leve

Change text in this variable definition to document title.212setup tabs81Shift key 13Simple mode 159, 181Skins 159Sleep Timer 180Smart Connect 48softw

Index213TV/VCR62UUSBconnecting71mouse 71port 71using 19Jog Dial 22keyboard 12Memory Stick 40optical drive 27removableharddiskdrive26second battery pac

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.22Center Jog Dial ControlYour notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located be

Center Jog Dial Control23Launcher modeThe center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a softwareapplication is launched or the Jog Dial c

Change text in this variable definition to document title.241 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press thecenter Jog

Center Jog Dial Control25Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony softwareIf Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active, you

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26Using the Removable Hard Disk DriveYour notebook is equipped with a removable, preformatte

Using the Optical Disc Drive27Using the Optical Disc DriveYour notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in themultipurpose bay. Depe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.283 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs thatcan played

Using the Optical Disc Drive29If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off thenotebook and insert a thin, pointed

3Connecting Peripheral Devices ...51Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive ...52To connect an external floppy disk drive...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile toDVD. You can als

Using the Optical Disc Drive311 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Settings, and then click System.The System Properties window appears.2 Sele

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it. Formore informa

Using PC Cards33Using PC CardsYour notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connectportable external devices such as another hard d

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34To remove a PC CardThe following procedure describes how to remove the PC Card while theno

Using a Second Battery Pack35Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,you can extend the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connect

Using a Second Battery Pack37To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shuttingdown the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and

Using the Weight Saver39To remove the weight saver1 To remove the weight saver, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever inthe direction of the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Connecting External Speakers ...75Before you connect externa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Using Memory Stick MediaThis compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data

Using Memory Stick Media412 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place.To view the contents of Memory Stick mediaCl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.42Write-protecting Memory Stick mediaMemory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab

Using Memory Stick Media433 Click Start Formatter. Memory Stick Formatter begins.When using Memory Stick media✍ Do not try to format the Memory Stick

Change text in this variable definition to document title.44Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noi

Power Saving Modes45Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can takeadvantage of power management setti

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46To activate Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.To

Connecting a Phone Line47Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and theInternet.1 Plug one end

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Connecting with another VAIO computerThe preinstalled Smart Connect software enables you t

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)49Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)You can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networ

5Removing a memory module ...98Installing a memory module...100Viewing the amount of

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51Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following section

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Connecting an External Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive (not

Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive53To insert a floppy disk1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward.2 Gently push the floppy dis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.541 Double-click in the task tray.2 The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog displays.3 Select

Connecting a Port Replicator55Connecting a Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of a port replicator (not supplied). Attaching aport replicat

Change text in this variable definition to document title.561 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 Plug the cable attached to

Connecting a Port Replicator574 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connectors on the portreplicator and push down until it clicks int

Change text in this variable definition to document title.583 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator.Removing notebook from port replicator

Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard59Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optiona

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Connecting an Audio DeviceYou can connect an audio device to the optional port replicator

Connecting an Audio Device61Without the optional port replicator, simply connect an audio output device to theHeadphone jack on the notebook.Connectin

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting an Audio-Video DeviceYou can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV o

Connecting an Audio-Video Device63If you connect an AV device to the S-video jack, you must use the Audio (L) andthe Audio (R). Also, the S-video jack

Change text in this variable definition to document title.643 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn+F8 key combination.Your image is now dis

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer65Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterYou can connect a Windows 2000 operating system-compatible printer to yournotebo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows 2000 operating system-compatible USB pri

Connecting an External Display67Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can usethe notebo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68❑ If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and theother end

Connecting an External Display69To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect your notebook to a multimedia computer display that includesb

7Troubleshooting Software ...198Troubleshooting the Modem ...199Troubleshooting Au

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70UsetheFn+F7keystoselectadisplay.Seealso“SelectingtheDisplayMode”for more information.To Pr

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device71Connecting a Universal Serial Bus DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as an exter

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK®*enabled digital video camera recorde

Connecting an i.LINK Device73To connect a digital video camera recorder❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK® cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK port on thel

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with thefollowing part num

Connecting External Speakers75Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by puchasing andconnecting external speak

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an ex

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities77Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expan

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Wireless LAN PC CardThe Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Poi

79Customizing Your VAIO NotebookYou can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sectionsbriefly describe how to change your notebook’s

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen81Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power manage

Controlling Power Management83You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and thebrightness of the screen.To customize Powe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), oryou can creat

Controlling Power Management85Word ProcessingOptimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard diskand display screen. You can also establis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Power Management commandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can u

Controlling Power Management87❑ Select one of the following modes:Icon Mode DescriptionMaximum performanceThe Maximum performance mode sets the CPU’s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for each of the batteries in you

Displaying Battery Information89Fully chargedDischargingNo batteryBattery icon Battery status

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the taskbar to dis

Selecting the Display Mode91Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is usedwhen the notebo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.924 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the iconon the panel

Selecting the Display Mode93Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo change the window design1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and the

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95Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start96Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the generalterminology associat

Typical expansion memory configuration97Typical expansion memory configurationModels with 256 MB memory** The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start98Removing a memory module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as yourprinter.2 Unplug your

Removing a memory module995 Remove the memory module.6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.Removing memory module✍ Your notebook comes with a me