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Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550 Operation & User’s Manual

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Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550 User Manual
Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550 User Guide
Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550 Online Manual

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  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, 3. Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated, and close the computer cover. 4. Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer. 5. Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory. See Confirming amount of memory for more information. Page 135

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, To reduce fan noise 1. Right-click the CPU icon on the taskbar, and select Edit/Create Profiles. The AC Power Profile Editor window appears. 2. Double-click System to open the file if it isn't already opened. 3. Double-click Thermal Control Strategy - Performance, and select Quiet. 4. Restart your computer. Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised? This is normal. Because your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes, System Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection by double-clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar. The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears. Wireless Network Connection Status Window Page 33

  • Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i.LINK digital video (DV) recorder when the computer is powered on or off. Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To connect an i.LINK digital video recorder 1. Turn on the DV device and the computer. 2.

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Selecting a display mode When you connect your computer to an external display (projector, computer monitor, or TV), you can switch the display mode between the computer screen (LCD) and the external display, using shortcut keys or the Display Properties settings. Shortcut keys Result Fn+ / (F7) Toggles between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display (projector or computer monitor), and both the LCD and external display. Select one display at a time.Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F7 will not work. Fn+ only/ (F8

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to a CD-RW or CD-R, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results:  Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software.  Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss.  Turn off the FindFast program if your computer has preinstalled Microsoft ® Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.  Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer.  Use CD-Rs that are compatible with 16x speed.  Insert the disc into the optical drive, and open

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1. Slide the release lever to the right, and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the Computer 2. Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down, the computer turns off. 3. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen (LCD) as follows:  To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .  To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . Page 5

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Inserting and removing floppy disks Floppy disks are portable devices that store data. To protect your floppy disks, keep them away from magnets and direct sunlight or other heat sources. To insert a floppy disk 1. Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up. 2. Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. To remove a floppy disk 1. Close all programs that were opened from the disk

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Describing the touch pad Locating and Describing the Touch Pad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once. Double-click Press the left button twice. Right-click Press the right button once. In many programs, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a t

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. The System Properties window appears. 2. Select the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 3. Double-click the listed DVD/CD-ROM drive. The Properties window appears. 4. Click the Properties tab, and click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is not selected. 5. Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software.  Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD. Adhesive labels can come off w

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Software Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in Program overview, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation.  Program overview  Frequently asked questions Page 118

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities.  Using the Application Recovery CD(s)  Using the System Recovery CD(s) Page 139

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the computer recognize the USB mouse?  Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. See Connecting a mouse or keyboard for more information.  You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers. See Using the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Why doesn't the pointer move when I use the USB mouse?  Make sure another mouse was not installed.  You may need to install or r

  • Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect an i.LINK ®1 digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK ® S400 (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. The i.LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that allows you to record images digitally.  Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder 

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, 16. Turn off your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 17. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 to start the application or diriver recovery process. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on the application or driver you want to restore.. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Page 141

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Combinations and functions with the Fn key If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 key functionality (if available on your computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see Selecting a display mode for more information. 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. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change occur

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck's power status, cable connection...," while you are recording images to a digital video device using the DVgate program, close all open programs, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur. For more information on the DVgate program, see the DVgate online help. Page 124

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, WinDVD software is a simple-to-use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom, pan, bookmark, and time search. Page 121

  • Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550, Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The System Properties window appears. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device Manager window, which lists the hardware devices, appears. 4. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. 5. Double-click the listed drive name, and click the Properties tab. 6. Click

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