Panasonic PCG-GR150, GR170K, GR150K Using Your Recovery CDs, Using the Application Recovery CDs

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Using Your Recovery CDs

Using Your Recovery CDs

The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Recovery utilities.

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application; you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook, use the System Recovery CD(s). See “Using the System Recovery CD(s)” on page 40 for more information.

You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows drivers on your notebook.

✍You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

1Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.

2When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical disc drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

3When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.

✍Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.

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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 placeBattery Indicator Description Light Status To view battery indicatorsBattery Indicator Description 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 To use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing 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 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 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 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 PC Card is not working My optical disc drive tray does not openCannot 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 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