User manual SONY PCG-GRX690

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If you use a Type III PC Card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors. Page 108 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Your computer may come with an external PC Card drive, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase an optional PC Card drive, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, DVD playback may not function properly. The supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD. For best performance, use a Sony compatible DVD drive. To connect an PC Card drive You can connect a PC Card drive while the computer is turned on. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific drive you purchased. Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive. Rem ov ing a PC Card 2. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot. See To insert a PC Card for more information. Connecting a PC Card driv e Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive. See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens. See the guide that comes with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use. To disconnect a PC Card drive 1. Close any active programs to prevent data loss. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. The Safely Remove Hardware window 2. 3. Select the PC Card drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. Page 109 4. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Make sure the PC Card drive is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device. Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot. 6. Page 110 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. Make sure any necessary driver software is installed. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? [. . . ] Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects. Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media. Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media. Do not allow the media to get wet. How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? Use the supplied storage case. [. . . ]