Panasonic GR150K, GR170K, PCG-GR150 service manual Netscape Communicator

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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Netscape Communicator®

Netscape Communications Corporation (http://help.netscape.com/)

Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and compose great Web documents.

Norton AntiVirus™

Symantec Corporation (http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/)

Norton AntiVirus is the world’s leading anti-virus software. Just install it and forget it. It’s always working in the background to protect your PC, and now it automatically updates its virus definitions when you’re connected to the Internet. It also scans files you download from the Web, as well as attachments you get through e-mail.

OpenMG™ Jukebox (Windows Me only)

Sony Electronics Inc. (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/)

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats.

PictureGear™

Sony Electronics Inc. (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/)

This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. (See “PictureGear” in the online VAIO® Notebook User Guide for more information.)

PowerPanel

Sony Electronics Inc. (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/)

The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and provides dey information about system activity and battery life. Automatic power management selects the most appropriate profile, depending on the application with which you are working and the conditions of use. See PowerPanel Help on your notebook for more information.

Prodigy Internet®

Prodigy Communications Corporation (http://www.prodigy.com/)

An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter. Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores, stock quotes, news, and easy access to Excite, plus quality customer service, all at a competitive price.

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Contents PCG-GR150/GR150K/GR170/GR170K Service and Inspection Precautions Table of Contents Chapter Removal Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram HDD, Battery Door RemovalCombination Drive, CNX-143 Board Screw M1.7X3.5 X2 BlackDC Fan, Nickel Hydrogen Battery Hood Key Board Assy, Keyboard UnitHinge Cover Display Base Escushion Jog Palm Rest AssyLatch Detector Assy, LEX-31 Board, PWS-16 Board Heat Sink AL , VIF-17 BoardPC Card Connector, MBX-55 Board, IO Bracket Assy MBX-55 AssySWX-79 Board, Touch Pad Speaker, SWX-78 Board, IFX-159 BoardSO-DIMM Modem Card, CNX-140 BoardLCD Section Made by SH/HI Bezel 14 AssyLCD Unit, Bracket LCD L SA, Bracket LCD R SA Installing the CPU Removing 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 Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the boxSoftware CDs Recovery CDsDocumentation OtherRegistering Your Notebook Vaio Notebook Quick Start Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook Locating Controls and Ports Link IEEE1394 DVD-ROM drive S400 port † Multipurpose bayRight Back Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power To insert the battery packLift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Description Light Status To view battery indicatorsBattery Indicator Description To remove the battery pack Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicksVaio Notebook Quick Start Power button Starting Your NotebookShutting Down Your Notebook Standby Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Models with 256 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configurationModels with 128 MB Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBRemoving a Memory Module Removing memory moduleInstalling a Memory Module Tighten the screw on the memory bay coverViewing the amount of memory About the Software on Your Notebook Overview of Software Adobe Premiere LE On selected modelsCompuServe Netscape Communicator Quicken Smart Connect Windows 2000 only To use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDUsing the System Recovery CDs To repair software applications using Vaio Support AgentTo use the System Recovery CDs If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CDVaio Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting My notebook does not start Troubleshooting the NotebookMy notebook starts but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting the Notebook My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Power management setting is not responding Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudCannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blankMy touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work Pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk My optical disc drive tray does not open My PC Card is not workingCannot use the DVgate software Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My microphone does not work Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound Troubleshooting the Printer Cannot printGetting Help Support Options Using the Quick Fix Wizard Vaio Support AgentVaio Notebook Quick Start Using Common Solutions Common Solutions dialog box 1st levelAbout 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