Panasonic GR170K, PCG-GR150, GR150K service manual Vaio Notebook Quick Start

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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

7Check that “Yes” is selected, then press Enter. The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD.

✍Your system may include one or two System Recovery CD(s). If you have two System Recovery CD(s), insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.

The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD, you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD after restarting Windows. Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system.

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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 boxRecovery CDs DocumentationSoftware CDs 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 Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeStandby Mode Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 128 MB MemoryModels with 256 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 Using the Driver Recovery CD Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the Driver 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 loudTroubleshooting the LCD Screen Want to change the video resolution of my displayCannot 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 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