User manual SONY PCG-GRS700P

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information, such as descriptions and contact information. Page 1 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. [. . . ] Close all programs that access the floppy disk. Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off. Push the Eject button, and remove the disk. To avoid losing data, do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on. Rem ov ing a Floppy Disk Page 94 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlight, and heat sources. Page 95 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a floppy disk drive 1. Close all programs that access the floppy disk. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. on the taskbar. 5. Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Make sure the appropriate device is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device. Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer. 6. Page 96 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive. Storing a Floppy Disk Driv e Page 97 Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive. First, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1. Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive. Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off. Push the Eject button, and remove the disk. Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon port 5. facing upward) into the USB Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows ® taskbar, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart. Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. [. . . ] Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of unsaved data. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and select Shut Down. When the Shut Down Windows window appears, make sure Shut down is selected, and click OK. If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security dialog box appears, click Shut Down, and select Shut Down again from the Shut Down Windows window. [. . . ]