Sony PCG-GR370 Operation & User’s Manual

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• Sony PCG-GR370, 123 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. 2 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window. Select the number of prints you want to make, using the scroll arrows. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the picture positioning desired. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to

• Sony PCG-GR370, 131 MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music. You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers. MovieShaker main window Import clip tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Shake tab/tray Capture tab/tray Edit tab/tray

• Controlling Power Management 87 ❑ Select one of the following modes: Icon Mode Description Maximum performance The Maximum performance mode sets the CPU’s clock speed to its maximum speed at all times. Auto performance In Auto performance mode, the CPU clock speed changes automatically, depending on usage. Battery optimized The Battery optimized mode reduces the CPU clock speed an

• Sony PCG-GR370, Using the Optical Disc Drive 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the multipurpose bay. Depending on the system you purchased, your optical disc drive is either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or a DVD-ROM drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the notebook. 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive. The tray slides out. The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on, but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode. Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and/or data loss. ✍ Wh

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 212 setup tabs 81 Shift key 13 Simple mode 159, 181 Skins 159 Sleep Timer 180 Smart Connect 48 software 103 changing window design 93 Smart Connect 48 support information 205 troubleshooting 198 Software list 103 SonicStage Premium audio file formats 163 Audio source icons 167 Backup Tool utility 181 basic operations 168 compatibility 162 Devices 163 Equalizer 175 features 162 FM radio station scanning 165 Media 162 Overview 161 Playback and Recording 169 Setting up a timer event 179 Simple mode 181 Sleep Timer 180 Software 161 Sound Effects 175 Timer Functions 179 Visualizer 175 SonicStage software 153 Backup Tool 1

• VAIO Action Setup 21 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™ control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK® * interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided in this section. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in t

• Sony PCG-GR370, Connecting a Port Replicator 55 Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of a port replicator (not supplied). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook. To attach your notebook to the port replicator To supply power to your notebook while it is connected to the port replicator, connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. Port replicator 1 DC In port 6 Network port (Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE- TX) 2 USB ports 7 VGA port 3 / Mouse/Keyboard

• Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 193 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work. ❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector. See “Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard” for more information. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, check that the mouse is plugged i

• Sony PCG-GR370, Index 211 phone connecting line 47 PictureGear software 139 creating a photo album 140 managing pictures 139 Playback Panel 168 port replicator connecting 55 lever 57 removing Notebook 57 ports printer 65–??, 66 Serial port 55 power 15 power management 82 activate 82 disable 84 settings 83 Power On Password tab 81 power saving modes 45 Hibernate 17, 45 Normal mode 45 Standby 45 power setting AC Profile 84 Maximum Battery Life 84 Maximum Performance 84 Power Management Off 84 Standby 86 PowerPanel activating 82 changing clock speed 86 customizing toolbar 86 settings 84 Print Screen key 13 printer conn

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 16 Indicator lights Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on. Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key). Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.) Information moves across the display normally.

• Sony PCG-GR370, Connecting a Phone Line 47 Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem port on the notebook. 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO® notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. Connecting phone cable ✍ Your notebook does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone line

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 48 Connecting with another VAIO computer The preinstalled Smart Connect software enables you to use an optional i.LINK® * cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to edit, copy or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer. See Smart Connect online help for more information. * i.LINKisatrademarkofSonyusedtodesignatet

• 3 Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............51 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive ..............52 To connect an external floppy disk drive...........................52 To insert a floppy disk .......................................................53 To remove a floppy disk ....................................................53 Removing an external floppy d

• Sony PCG-GR370, VAIO® Notebook Quick Start 190 If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook. See “To use the System Recovery CD(s)” for more information. My notebook stops responding or does not shut down. It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data. ❑ Try restarting the notebook. On the Windows taskbar, click Start and select Shut Down. Use th

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 2 Using the Optical Disc Drive.................................... 27 To insert a disc .................................................................. 27 To eject a disc ................................................................... 28 To play a DVD.................................................................. 29 To play an audio CD ......................................................... 30 Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................ 31 To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc.......................... 31 Using PC Cards...................

• Sony PCG-GR370, 139 PictureGear Software PictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Use PictureGear software to brighten, add contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and HTML photo albums. Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures. 1 From the Collection menu, click Create New Collection. 2 Enter a name for your collection, then click OK. 3 Click the Folder tab in the main window, and browse to locate your

• Sony PCG-GR370, Using the Keyboard 17 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+ (F3) Mute On/Off Toggles the built-in speaker off and on. Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or . To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or . Fn+ (F5) Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . Fn+ / (F7) Switch to the external monitor/LCD Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the M

• Sony PCG-GR370, VAIO® Notebook Quick Start 188 Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on. ❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If you have connected an external, optional floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. ❑ Confirm that the power cord and al

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 52 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive (not supplied) to the USB port on your notebook. To connect an external floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the USB port on the back panel of the notebook. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upward. ✍ You do not need to shut down your notebook before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive. Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 168 Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows: ❑ Playback Panel — This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source. You can control the music by using functions such as repeat, shuffle, fast forward and rewind. The available functions on the Playback panel may vary, depending on the selected audio source icon. ❑ Contents Panel — This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist. You can also view information about the song, such as the artist

• Sony PCG-GR370, Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices 197 ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. ❑ If you are using two PC Cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using. ❑ Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information on installing the drivers. I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1 Disconnect the i.LINK® cable from bot

• Sony PCG-GR370, Troubleshooting Your Notebook 191 The power management setting is not responding. Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state, such as Hibernate. ❑ To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability: 1 Close all open applications. 2 Restart the notebook by clicking Start on the Windows® taskbar and selecting Shut Down. Use the drop-down arrow to select Restart, and click OK. The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud. Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Th

• 79 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook You can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’s default settings. You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. ❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ❑ Controlling Power Management ❑ Displaying Battery Information ❑ Selecting the

• Sony PCG-GR370, Change text in this variable definition to document title. 156 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don’t want to record. You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want to record. If your Internet connection is active, you can use the CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles. 5 Click (Rec to Jukebox) to begin recording. When the recording is finished, the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window. Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out) You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and

• Sony PCG-GR370, Troubleshooting the Modem 199 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work. ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line” in the online user guide for more information. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driv

• Sony PCG-GR370, Using the Touchpad 19 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once. Double-click Press the left button twice.

• Sony PCG-GR370, Selecting the Display Mode 91 Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD display and the external monitor. 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel. 2 Click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Settings tab, and then click the Advanced button. The ATI Mobility RADEON™-M dialog box appears.

• Change text in this variable definition to document title. 6 Smart Capture .........................................................143 Using Still Mode ............................................................. 144 Using Net Movie Mode................................................... 147 Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software.......... 150 SonicStage Software .....................

• Sony PCG-GR370, 157 Check-Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window. 4 From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To ch

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