Panasonic PCG-GR150, GR170K, GR150K Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place

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Connecting a Power Source

2Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the right side of the notebook.

Inserting battery pack

Battery pack (supplied)

VAIO logo facing up

3Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.

✍If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.

To charge the battery pack

1Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.

2Insert the battery pack.

The notebook automatically charges the battery. The battery indicator flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges.

3When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off. This process takes 3 hours when your notebook is using AC power.

✍To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See “Displaying Battery Information” in the online VAIO® Notebook User Guide for more information.

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Contents PCG-GR150/GR150K/GR170/GR170K Service and Inspection Precautions Table of Contents Chapter Removal Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram Removal HDD, Battery DoorScrew M1.7X3.5 X2 Black Combination Drive, CNX-143 BoardHood Key Board Assy, Keyboard Unit DC Fan, Nickel Hydrogen BatteryHinge Cover Display Base Palm Rest Assy Escushion JogHeat Sink AL , VIF-17 Board Latch Detector Assy, LEX-31 Board, PWS-16 BoardMBX-55 Assy PC Card Connector, MBX-55 Board, IO Bracket AssySpeaker, SWX-78 Board, IFX-159 Board SWX-79 Board, Touch PadModem Card, CNX-140 Board SO-DIMMBezel 14 Assy LCD Section Made by SH/HILCD Unit, Bracket LCD L SA, Bracket LCD R SA Removing the CPU Installing the CPUDIP Switch Setting of the MBX-55 Board Chapter Self Diagnostics PCG-GR Series/PCGA-PRGR1 Chapter Frame Harness Diagram Chapter Exploded Views and Parts List Main Section B3K LCD Section Made by SH /HI Vaio Notebook Quick Start Vaio Notebook Quick Start Contents Troubleshooting the Modem Welcome Features Remove the following hardware items from the box Unpacking Your NotebookDocumentation Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherRegistering Your Notebook Vaio Notebook Quick Start Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook Locating Controls and Ports DVD-ROM drive S400 port † Multipurpose bay Link IEEE1394Right Back Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerTo charge the battery pack Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into placeTo view battery indicators Battery Indicator DescriptionBattery Indicator Description Light Status Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks To remove the battery packVaio Notebook Quick Start Starting Your Notebook Power buttonShutting Down Your Notebook Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby Mode Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Models with 128 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configurationModels with 256 MB Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBRemoving memory module Removing a Memory ModuleTighten the screw on the memory bay cover Installing a Memory ModuleViewing the amount of memory About the Software on Your Notebook Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Overview of SoftwareCompuServe Netscape Communicator Quicken Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Using Your Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDTo use the Driver Recovery CDs To repair software applications using Vaio Support AgentIf your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDsVaio Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Notebook My notebook starts but a Bios error appearsMy notebook does not start Troubleshooting the Notebook My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud Power management setting is not respondingWant to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenCannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa My LCD screen is blankTroubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work properly Pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy diskMy optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly My PC Card is not working My optical disc drive tray does not openTroubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashesCannot use the DVgate software Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no soundMy microphone does not work Cannot print Troubleshooting the PrinterGetting Help Support Options Vaio Support Agent Using the Quick Fix WizardVaio Notebook Quick Start Common Solutions dialog box 1st level Using Common SolutionsAbout Automatic Updates Update Notification Vaio Support Agent Properties Using Support Central Support Central Registration Support Central Current Issues Support Central Support Wizard Index Vaio Notebook Quick Start Page 655-646-11 List of PCG-GR Series As of July