Sony Vaio Pcg Serie Pgc Gr150 Manual

							Locating Controls and Por ts
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Back
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 other than those listed above may result in an electric current 
overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. 
To connect the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.
✍There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel. Do not cover the 
ventilation slot when your notebook is on. 
						

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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 
a copy machine or shredder.
❑You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents 
damage to your notebook caused by sudden power surges such as those that 
may occur during an electrical storm.
❑Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
❑To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the 
notebook for a long time. 
❑The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter 
is unplugged from your notebook.
Connecting the AC adapter
Notebook
DC InPower cord
(supplied) AC adapter
(supplied) 
						

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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 pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time 
of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
1Push the battery bay cover down to open it.
✍The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach.
Battery bay 
						

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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 notebook is using AC power.
Inserting battery pack
✍If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove 
the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook with a port replicator attached could 
cause a temporary loss of power.
✍To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See 
“Displaying Battery Information” in the online VAIO® Notebook User Guide for more 
information.
Battery pack
(supplied)
VAIO logo facing up 
						

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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 bay on the 
left side of the notebook.
Battery Indicator 
Light StatusDescription
On The notebook is using battery power.
Single blink The battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The notebook is using AC power.
Battery indicators 
						

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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 
in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
❑See “Using a Second Battery Pack”  in the online User Guide for 
information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose 
bay.
❑Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is directly connected to AC 
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the 
notebook.
❑If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC 
adapter to recharge the battery, or shut down your notebook and insert a fully 
charged battery.
Removing the battery pack
You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on 
and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the 
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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 starts flashing.
❑For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your notebook 
may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of 
data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and 
manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate.
❑Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as 
under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
❑Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery 
efficiency at low temperatures.
❑Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to 
30° C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
❑While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up. 
This process is normal.
❑Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑Keep the battery pack dry.
❑Do not attempt to open or disassemble the battery pack.
❑Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
❑If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time, remove the 
battery pack from the notebook to prevent damage to the battery.
❑If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the 
battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
❑You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
❑If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, 
recharge the battery. 
						

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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 
Power Management tools, the scroll function of the touchpad, and keyboard shortcut 
key combined with the Fn key.
Power button
✍If you hold the power button down for more than four seconds, the notebook turns 
off.
LCD lock lever
Power indicator Power button 
						

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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 notebook is off when 
the power indicator turns off.
6Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.
If you are still unable to shut down your notebook, follow the procedure below.
1Close or end all operations as follows:
❑Close all applications.
❑Remove the PC Cards.
❑Disconnect USB devices.
2Restart the notebook. You can restart your notebook by pressing 
Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously.
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your notebook.
✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
✍During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See 
“Controlling Power Management” in the online VAIO® Notebook User Guide for more 
information.