Sony PCG-GRS170 User Guide

Sony

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Welcome.......................................................7

Powering Your Computer ...........................9

Using AC Power........................................................10

Connecting the AC adapter................................................10
Turning on the computer....................................................11

Using the Battery.......................................................13

Inserting a battery ..............................................................13
Removing a battery ............................................................14
Using a second battery .......................................................15
Displaying battery information ..........................................17
Charging a battery..............................................................20
Notes on batteries...............................................................22
Frequently asked questions ................................................22

Conserving Battery Power ........................................23

Using power saving modes ................................................23
Using PowerPanel ..............................................................24
Frequently asked questions ................................................28

Internet and Network Connections ..........31

Internet Connections .................................................32

Setting up a dial-up Internet connection ............................32
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection........................34
Customizing your Internet connection...............................36
Frequently asked questions ................................................37

Network Connections ................................................38

Using Ethernet and dial-up connections ............................39
Using wireless LAN connections ......................................41
Checking your network connection status .........................47
Frequently asked questions ................................................47