Sony PCG-GRX Series Left

Using your notebook

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Sony Notebook User

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1	Memory Stick™ slot	(page 41)

2	USB port	(page 71)

3	i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) S400 port	(page 77)

4	PC Card slots	(page 38)

5	Multi-purpose bay (for weight	(page 57)
	saver or second battery with	(page 53)
	weight saver or removable	(page 23)
	CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive* or
	DVD-ROM drive*)

*Depending on your model. See the Specifications online document.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Disposing of internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Using Imaging software Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Positioning an external display Using your notebook Right Left Front Back Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Page Page Using the second battery pack Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack, proceed as follows: Insert the battery pack (2) into the multi-purposebay The battery 2-indicatorlight turns on 3Attach the weight saver (3) to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Page Page Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the <Windows> key Indicators Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Using the touchpad Using the Jog Dial™ Guide mode The Jog Dial ™ window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial ™ window becomes active. When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial ™ window, you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial™ Software supporting the Jog Dial™ Software not supporting the Jog Dial™ Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot Using Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ The main advantages of the Memory Stick™ are its: Compactness: also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design Versatility: Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices it complies with copyright protection cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage Compatible devices Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive or DVD-ROMdrive Using the DVD function <Fn>+<F8 Using the CD-RWfunction Using the weight saver Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Page Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting an external mouse or keyboard Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Page Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO notebooks Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your hard disk drive Page Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Enter System Time Exit Get Default Values Turn Off <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete Task Manager <Alt>+<F4 End Task About the display About CD-ROMsand floppy disks I cannot play a DVD-ROM Display Settings ❑If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound, check all of the following: ❑Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player 1Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2Right-clickthe disc drive icon 3Select Properties Select 4Select the Settings tab About sound About the modem Phone and Modem Options About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate About power management About i.LINK™ devices Precautions Adding and removing memory Page Removing a memory module Adding a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling diskettes On handling CD-ROMs On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling the Memory Stick™ Glossary