User manual SONY PCG-GRV680

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Gently pull the card out of the slot. 5. 7. To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1. Gently pull the card out of the slot. To remove slot protectors 1. If you use a Type III PC Card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors. Page 97 Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices?For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart your computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you are inserting the card correctly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use. Why does an exclamation mark (!) appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device. Make sure all cable and power connections are secure. You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure the necessary drivers are installed. You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. Page 98 Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 99 Locating Ports and Jacks Port replicators are devices that attach to your notebook and contain additional jacks and ports, such as USB ports, parallel ports, and S Video Out jacks. A port replicator may come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Port Replicator (Back Panel) 1 USB port 8 AV Out jack 2 LINE IN jacks 9 S Video Out jack 3 AV In jack 10 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 4 S Video In jack 11 Mouse/Keyboard (PS/2) port 5 DC IN port 12 Monitor (VGA) port 6 Serial port 13 Parallel printer port 7 LINE OUT jacks Page 100 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]