Sony PCG-GRV670 User Manual

Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

3.Click OK. 2.Turn the computer over, and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay. Unlocking the Second Battery 3.Pull the weight saver and

Locating Ports and Jacks Port replicators are devices that attach to your notebook and contain additional jacks and ports, such as USB ports, parallel

Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off. Connecting a port replicator while the

Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery powe

Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 103

Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK®

Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i.LINK digital video (DV) recorder when the computer is on or off. Connecting the DV re

Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the i.LIN

Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera rec

Frequently asked questions Why can't I use the DV recorder? You may not be able to use the DV recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Connecting a

Locating battery information You can display information for each of the batteries installed in your computer. To view battery information 1.Click Sta

Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD andex

Connecting a multimedia device You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a

Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on. When you connect an external display (projector,computer monito

Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor (VGA) cable from

Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you canpurchase and conne

Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the spea

Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphonejack on

Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. Adjusting the volumefor playing CDs

Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.

Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to

Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a longtime. The li

Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer. Make sure yourmicrophone is des

Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer. Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompa

Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the microphone cable from theMicrop

Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack1 on your computer. To recor

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my microphone work? If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is

Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 125

Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the Programs overview section, depending on theconfigur

Programs overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in this section, depending on the configuration youpurchased. Prei

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The McAfee.com SecurityCenter is an easy-to use environment where McAfee subscribers can launch, manage and configuretheir security subscriptions. The

Single blink The battery is running out of power. Double blink The battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power. Page 13

Microsoft Money 2003 Standard provides a quick and easy way to organize and manage your personal finances. Newfeatures include auto-balancing, a bills

PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc. PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functio

Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge® software enables you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for yourmultimedia or Internet projects.

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Frequently asked questions What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes? Try restarting your computer. 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskba

DVgate Program Notes The DVgate program enables you to connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer's i.LINK® port and capturevideo

Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck's power stat

Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be set correctly. To check the r

Saving to your hard disk In order to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer wasformat

Program Support Information Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the this section, depending on the configuration youp

Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in thesun. While the

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Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures.For the type o

Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find thenearest center or ag

Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove or install a memory m

To install a memory module 1.Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by sliding it into the openslot at a 45-de

Confirming added memory capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system&a

Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery an

Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical driv

Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged? To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. Whe

Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Reco

Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to repair programs

6.Right-click the unknown device2 or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver fromthe shortcut menu. The Hardware Upd

Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original,prei

1.Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2.Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, pre

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For moretroubleshooting topics ref

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sour

If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1.If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. 2.Turn off

2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Ta

Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power so

Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power maysignifican

2.Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft® Windows® operating system starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow these steps

1.Press the Windows key . 2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 4.Press Enter. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press the

Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in thesequence list

Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinctpower

Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve batterylife. The

1 For models with an i.LINK port. Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power. To select a profile 1.Right-click the

Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these suppliedaccessor

LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the computer screen (LCD) when thesystem is idle. The system itself stil

Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery

Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 22

Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The NewConnection Wiza

Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone

Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of

Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet. You can change your home

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and

Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The New Connection Wizard and NetworkSetup Wizard

Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodate

Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the suppliedAC adapter as the

1.Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See Connecting an Ethernet Cable and Setting up adial-up Internet connection for more infor

Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supp

Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. Youcan a

Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers a

Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection

CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Copying and Playing DVDs Page 35

Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs. Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they

into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button. 4.Lift the disc from the drive. 5.Push the drive tray gently to close it. Page 37

Copying and Playing CDs Your computer's optical drive reads and writes data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Depending on the model you purchased, thedri

Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD, you may need to enable your computer's audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.Click Start on the W

Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2.Plu

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Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure th

CD Writing Wizard Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. For more information about CD and DVD writable media, vi

Copying and Playing DVDs Your computer's optical drive reads and writes data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Depending on the model you purchased, thedr

Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your computer to a TV. To locate the A/V

Playing DVDs on a TV Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doingso may cause the com

Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio-video (AV) cable from the A/V OUT jack on the computer. Page 46

Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your computer. To

Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc1 Use the optical drive and the Click to DVD or Drag'n Drop CD+DVD program to create your own DVDs. See

Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the sur

Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1.Lift the lid of the computer by sliding the front switch to the right and lifting the lid. You may n

between the speakers and the computer. 4.Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps: 1

If you are using the A/V Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into the computer before you start the computer. 1.Right-click the desktop, and

Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 52

Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers. However, to ensure the best performance, printers must becompatibl

Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to your computer.The New

See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use. Page 55

Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in apower sa

Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports o

Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of

Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects onthe

Using the Battery Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurposebay that supports a

Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer o

Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize, enable, or disable the touch pad. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to setyour to

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work? Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows key .

Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium isspec

Selecting Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your computer: MagicGate Memory Stick media (hereafter

Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media, back up important data. The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at atime

Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stickmedia. From this wind

Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. M

Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use

Removing Memory Stick media If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsertth

Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1.Lift the lid of the computer. 2.Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out

Frequently asked questions Why can't I open my image files? You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media. Formatting Memory Stick media e

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® compute

Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate

Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design

Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 74

Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specificcomputer-

Key locations and descriptions Keyboard Number Description 1 Escape key 2 Function keys 3 Numeric Lock and Scroll Lock key 4 Print Screen key 5

16 Home key 17 Page Up key 18 Page Down key 19 End key Numeric Keys Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calcul

). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as@ and $. Windows key The k

Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the select

Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid damagingthe battery

Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is i

Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-i

Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect

Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse

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Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB or PS/2 mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the mouse or keyboa

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port. See

Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 87

Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppydis

Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a pow

Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1.If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2.Insert the battery into the mu

Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk, use one that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. The floppy disk

Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlig

Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is

Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive. Storing a Floppy Disk

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? The computer does not

Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive,floppy disk drive,

Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors. Remove these protectors before you insert a PC Card into the slot.See To remove

Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are insertedinto the PC Car

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information.

Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 99