Sony PCG-GRS150 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 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
  • Connecting Another VAIO Computer

    50
    • Connecting VAIO computers

      50
    • Disconnecting VAIO computers

      52
    • Frequently asked questions

      52
• CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives

  55
  • Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs

    56
  • Copying and Playing CDs

    58
    • Playing CDs

      58
    • Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R

      59
  • Playing DVDs

    61
    • Connecting your computer to a TV

      61
    • Watching DVDs on a TV

      62
    • Disconnecting the TV from the computer

      64
    • Watching DVDs on your computer

      64
    • Frequently asked questions

      65
• Printer Connections

  71
  • Printing With Your Computer

    72
    • Connecting a printer

      72
    • Disconnecting a printer

      74
    • Frequently asked questions

      74
• Computer Features

  77
  • Using the Keyboard

    78
    • Key locations and descriptions

      78
    • Combinations and functions with the Windows key

      80
    • Indicators

      81
    • Combinations and functions with the Fn key

      82
  • Using the Touch Pad

    85
    • Describing the touch pad

      85
    • Customizing the touch pad

      86
    • Frequently asked questions

      87
  • Using the Jog Dial Control

    89
    • Locating the Jog Dial Control

      89
    • Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon

      90
    • Using the Jog Dial Bar

      90
    • Using Jog Dial Launcher

      91
    • Using Application and Scroll modes

      92
    • Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings

      94
  • Using Memory Stick Media

    96
    • Selecting Memory Stick media

      96
    • Inserting Memory Stick media

      97
    • Viewing the contents

      97
    • Write-protecting Memory Stick media

      98
    • Formatting Memory Stick media

      98
    • Removing Memory Stick media

      99
    • Frequently asked questions

      100
  • Using the Language Option

    102
    • Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats

      103
  • Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs

    104
• Connecting Mice and Keyboards

  105
  • Using External Mice and Keyboards

    106
    • Connecting a mouse or keyboard

      106
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard

      108
    • Frequently asked questions

      108
• Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards

  111
  • Using Floppy Disk Drives

    112
    • Connecting a floppy disk drive

      112
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks

      113
    • Notes on handling floppy disks

      114
    • Disconnecting a floppy disk drive

      115
    • Carrying the floppy disk drive

      115
    • Frequently asked questions

      116
  • Using PC Cards

    117
    • Inserting PC Cards

      117
    • Removing PC Cards

      118
    • Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives

      119
    • Frequently asked questions

      121
• Audio and Video Connections

  123
  • Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders

    124
    • Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder

      124
    • Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder

      125
    • Using a digital video camera recorder

      126
    • Notes on connecting an i.LINK device

      126
    • Frequently asked questions

      127
  • Using Computer Monitors and Projectors

    128
    • Connecting a computer monitor

      128
    • Connecting a multimedia computer monitor

      130
    • Connecting a projector

      130
    • Selecting a display mode

      131
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector

      134
  • Using Speakers

    135
    • Connecting speakers

      135
    • Disconnecting external speakers

      136
    • Adjusting the volume

      136
    • Enabling the audio feature

      137
    • Frequently asked questions

      138
  • Using Microphones

    140
    • Connecting a microphone

      140
    • Disconnecting a microphone

      140
    • Using a microphone or other device to record

      141
    • Frequently asked questions

      142
• Preinstalled Programs

  143
  • Software Programs On Your Computer

    144
    • Program overview

      144
    • Frequently asked questions

      148
  • DVgate Program Notes

    150
    • Recording images to a digital video device

      150
    • Adjusting image resolution

      150
    • Saving to your hard disk drive

      150
  • Program Support Information

    152
    • Sony Service Center

      153
• Memory Upgrades

  155
  • Upgrading Your Computer’s Memory

    156
    • Precautions and procedures

      156
    • Typical expansion memory configuration

      157
    • Removing and installing memory modules

      157
    • Confirming added memory capacity

      159
• Port Replicators

  161
  • Connecting the Port Replicator

    162
    • Locating features and ports

      162
• Using the Recovery CDs

  165
  • Application and System Recovery CDs

    166
  • Using Your Recovery CDs

    166
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

      166
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)

      168
• Troubleshooting and Support

  171
  • Troubleshooting Your Computer

    172
  • Troubleshooting Batteries

    176
  • Troubleshooting the Printer

    177
  • Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad

    179
  • Troubleshooting the Modem

    181
  • Troubleshooting Networks

    182
  • Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs

    185
  • Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives

    189
  • Troubleshooting PC Cards

    190
  • Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections

    191
  • Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)

    194
  • Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media

    196
  • Troubleshooting Programs

    198
  • Computer Support Information

    200