Sony VAIO PCGFX210 PCGFX215 User Guide

Using the Optical Drive
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Notes on CD and DVD media
❑Do not drop or bend the disc.
❑Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a 
disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its 
reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially 
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
❑For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the 
surface from the center...

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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect 
portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a 
network.
To insert a PC card
1Push the Release button once. The Release button pops out.
2Push the Release button a second time. The PC card slot protector pops out.
When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and 
bottom PC card slot protectors.
✍The PC card slots can accommodate two...

Using PC Cards
53 3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC 
card is facing up.
4Push the the PC card slot gently into the connector. The PC card is 
automatically detected by your system. The  (Unplug or Eject Hardware 
icon) appears in the taskbar.
PC card slot protector
Inserting a PC card
Do not force a PC card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins. 
Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card (such as a 
wireless LAN card),...

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To remove a PC card
1Double-click   in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog 
box appears.
2Select the hardware device you wish to remove.
3Click Stop. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the 
device can be safely removed from the system.
4Click OK. The message, “PC Card can now be safely removed from the 
system” appears. 
5Click OK again and click Close.
6Push the Release button. The Release button pops out.
7Push the Release button...

Using a Second Battery Pack
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Using a Second Battery Pack
You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, 
you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When 
using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery 
pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You 
can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator 
lights.
To insert a second battery pack
1If...

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To charge the second battery pack
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The 
battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also “To charge the 
battery pack”  for more information.
Using weight saver for second battery cover
Charging the second battery
Battery pack
Weigh t saver
Battery indicators 

Using a Second Battery Pack
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To remove the second battery pack
If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting 
down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other 
battery pack’s indicator light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack you 
are removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the task tray and click the 
“Switch discharge battery” option.
1There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the 
battery...

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Using the Weight Saver
The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.
To attach the weight saver
1If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To 
remove the second battery pack” on page 57.
2Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm 
to lock it into place. Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until 
it clicks.
3Manually lock the weight saver’s Release lever.
Inserting the...

Using the Weight Saver
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To remove the Weight Saver
1There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the 
weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the 
Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.
2After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver’s hinged arm and 
fold it into the weight saver.
Multipurpose bay release levers
Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever
Arrow 2: RELEASE lever 

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Connecting With Another VAIO® Computer
You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the 
preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 
software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK®
* cable (optional) to connect the 
two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other 
computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer. 
Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0...