Sony Vaio Pcg Serie Pgc Gr150 Manual

Locating Controls and Por ts
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1 Cooling vent 6  Ethernet port
2 DC In port 7 USB ports
3 Printer port 8 Modem jack
4VGA port 9 Microphone jack
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* There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and 
ports. Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack.
5 AV Out jack 10 Headphone jack
Warning:
Only connect 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not 
connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting 
cables...

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Bottom
1 Tilt stands
2 Multipurpose bay Release lever
3 Port replicator connector 

Connecting a Power Source
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
1Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the 
notebook.
2Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Notes on the AC Adapter
❑Your notebook operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
❑Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as 
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❑When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
❑Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
Using Battery Power
You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery 
pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook. (See 
“Using a Second Battery Pack” in the online VAIO
® Notebook User Guide for 
more information.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.
The battery...

Connecting a Power Source
19 2Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the right side of the notebook.
3Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.
To charge the battery pack
1Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 
2Insert the battery pack.
The notebook automatically charges the battery. The battery indicator 
flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges.
3When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off. This 
process takes 3 hours when your...

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20 To view battery indicators
There are two battery indicators on the notebook. One indicator is for the primary 
battery pack located in the battery bay. The second indicator is for the optional 
secondary battery pack that can be inserted into the multipurpose bay.
Battery indicators
Battery Indicator Description
1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right 
side of the notebook.
2
 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose...

Connecting a Power Source
21 To remove the battery pack
1Push the battery bay cover down to open it.
2Pull out the battery pack.
3Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks.
Notes on the battery
❑To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery 
Information” in the online User Guide for more information.
❑When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power 
indicators blink.
❑When the notebook is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack 
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❑You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the 
PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 25 for more 
information.
❑The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and 
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does 
not affect battery life.
❑The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. 
When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator...

Star ting Your Notebook
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Starting Your Notebook
1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.
2Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power 
indicator turns on.
Opening the notebook
✍(Windows Me™ only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO 
InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do 
not execute the initial setup, you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as 
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24 3If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:
❑To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the down or left arrow key. 
❑To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow key. 
Shutting Down Your Notebook
1Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.
2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down 
Windows dialog box.
3Select Shut Down.
4Click OK.
5Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. The...