Sony PCG-SR27K service manual About the Software on Your Notebook, Overview

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About the Software on Your Notebook

Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides you the following:

❑An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software

❑Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs

❑Software support information

Overview

Adobe Acrobat Reader®

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail, manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (Windows Me only)

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Adobe Photoshop Elements offers unique features designed specifically for amateur photographers, hobbyists, and business users who want an easy-to-use, yet powerful digital imaging solution

✍When you start Adobe Photoshop Elements for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a product code for the application to work correctly. This code is found in the printed Adobe information that is included with your notebook.

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Contents PCG-SR27/SR27K Service and Inspection Precautions Table of Contents Chapter Removal Removal HDD Frame Assy, DC Fan, Cooling CNX-107 Board Display Assy LCD Section Made by TS Chapter Self Diagnostics PCG-SR Series Block Diagram Chapter Frame Harness Diagram Chapter Exploded Views and Parts List Main Section 57 K LCD Section Made by TS Vaio Notebook Quick Start Contents Index TroubleshootingWelcome FeaturesDocuments Unpacking Your NotebookSoftware CDs Other Recovery CDsErgonomic Guidelines Setting Up Your Notebook Handling Your Notebook Handling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your NotebookOn Moisture Condensation Power Indicator Microphone Battery Indicator LCD Screen Locating Controls and ConnectorsKeyboard Battery Connector Right Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceBattery Lock Lever Battery Release Lever To Insert the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerDouble blink To Charge the Battery PackMeaning Single blinkAC Adapter To Remove the Battery PackBattery Pack Hardware TemperatureConnecting a Power Source Starting Your Notebook Power SwitchRegistering Your Notebook If you are unable to shut down your notebook Shutting Down Your NotebookTo return to normal mode Normal ModeStandby Mode To activate Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode Hibernate ModePower Saving Modes Vaio Notebook Quick Start Overview About the Software on Your NotebookArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows Me only Media Bar DVD Player OpenMG Jukebox Vaio Support Agent Using Your Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsIf your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft WordNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services, IncSoftware Support Information America Online America Online, IncReal Jukebox Real Networks Sony Service CenterPhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc Quicken 2001 BasicIntuit IncVaio Notebook Quick Start Calling Sony Customer Support Vaio Notebook User GuideVaio Support Agent Sony PC Support Sony Fax-on-DemandVaio Support Agent Using the Quick Fix WizardVaio Support Agent Common Solutions dialog box 1st level Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions dialog box 2nd level Using Support Central Support Central Registration Support Central Current Issues About Automatic Updates Update Notification Vaio Support Agent Properties Vaio Notebook Quick Start My notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding My LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudMy touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadPointer does not move while using the touchpad or mouse My mouse does not workCheck the volume setting in the audio mixer My optical drive tray does not open Can not use the DVgate software Troubleshooting SoftwareMy PC card does not work My software program stops responding or crashesMy modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem connection is slow My speakers have no sound Troubleshooting AudioMy microphone does not work Cannot print Troubleshooting the PrinterIndex Vaio Notebook Quick Start Index Page Vaio Notebook Update Notice Page PCG-SR33 List of PCG-SR Series As of July PCG-SR33K List of PCG-SR Series As of October List of PCG-SR Series As of June Revision History