Sony Vaio Pcg Serie Pgc Gr150 Manual

Using Power Saving Modes
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Using Power Saving Modes
When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take 
advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to 
the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your 
notebook has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When 
using battery power, be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate 
mode if the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent,...

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26 To activate Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. 
To return to normal mode
To return to normal mode, turn on the notebook by pressing the power button. 
The notebook returns to its previous state.
❑Time required to return to normal mode
Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode.
❑Power consumption
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
✍(Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the...

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4Adding Memory
Yo u r  S o n y  VA I O® Notebook enables you to install and replace memory modules 
to expand the functionality of your notebook. In this chapter, you will find 
information on the following topics:
❑Precautions and Procedures
❑Removing a Memory Module
❑Installing a Memory Module
❑Viewing the Amount of Memory 

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28 Depending on the model you purchased, either 128 MB of memory is 
preinstalled in one of the two available memory module bays (128 MB x 1), or 
256 MB of memory is preinstalled utilizing both memory module bays 
(128 MB x 2). You can replace both memory modules with optional 256 MB 
memory modules to increase memory up to 512 MB. For memory upgrades, use 
only PC133 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMMs (gold lead contacts).
Precautions and Procedures
❑The procedures described below assume...

Precautions and Procedures
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Models with 128 MB Memory
Typical  expansion memory configuration
Models with 256 MB Memory
Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory 
(MB)Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)
128 128
192 128 64
256 128 128
384 128 256
512 256 256
Total System Memory 
(MB)Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)
256 128 128
384 128 256
512 256 256 

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Removing a Memory Module
1Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your 
printer.
2Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack(s).
3After the notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the 
cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook. Use an 
appropriate screwdriver.
4Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your 
notebook) to discharge any static electricity.
5Remove the memory module....

installing a Memory Module
31 6Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.
installing a Memory Module
1Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a Memory Module” on page 30 for 
removing the preinstalled memory.
2Remove the new memory module from its packaging.
3Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot. Press 
the module into place until it clicks.
4Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.
✍Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To upgrade 
your...

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Viewing the amount of memory
1Restart the notebook, then click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2Select Programs, then select Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony 
Notebook Setup.
The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears.
3Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory. 
If the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1 through 4 in “installing 
a Memory Module” on page 31, and restart the notebook. 

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5About the Software on 
Your Notebook
Your Sony VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and 
communicate as soon as you turn it on. In this chapter, you will find information 
on the software that comes with your notebook and how to use the Recovery 
CDs:
❑Overview of Software 
❑Using Your Recovery CDs 

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Overview of Software
Adobe Acrobat® Reader™
Adobe Systems, Inc. (http://www.adobe.com/)
Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in 
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve 
the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.
Adobe Photoshop® Elements (Windows Me only)
Adobe Systems, Inc. (http://www.adobe.com/)
Adobe Photoshop Elements offers unique features designed...