Sony VAIO PCGFX210 PCGFX215 User Guide

Using the Dual Display function
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Using the Dual Display function
The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop 
across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to 
the monitor connector, your notebook’s LCD display and the external display can 
function as a single desktop. You can move the cursor off of one display and onto 
the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or 
a toolbar, from one display to the...

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Selecting Dual Display mode
1Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2Point to Settings > Control Panel.
3Click the Display icon. The Display Properties windows appears.
4Click the Settings tab.
5Click the Monitor marked “2”. The Monitor #2 dialog box appears.
6Click Yes to enable the second display.
7Click Apply.
Setting the colors and resolution for each display
You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a 
virtual desktop....

Using the Dual Display function
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Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
To change the window design
1Click the Start button, point to Settings, then point to Control Panel.
2Click UI Design Selector. 
3Click > and select the desired design.
4Click Apply.
5The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for 
your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window.
6To try another selection, click > then click OK.
7The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window...

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Adding Memory
In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the 
functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 256 MB 
(128 MB x 2), by installing optional memory modules. The amount of memory 
pre-installed is 128 MB (128 MB x 1).You can add an expansion memory module 
(64 MB or 128 MB) in the memory module bay. Expansion memory modules are 
available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PC100 (CL2) SDRAM SO-
DIMM (gold lead contacts).
Before you start
❑The...

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86 Typical expansion memory configuration
To remove a memory module
1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your 
printer.
2Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack(s).
3After the computer has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the 
cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer. Use an 
appropriate screwdriver.
4Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your 
computer) to discharge any...

Adding Memory
87 5Remove the memory module.
6Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.
To install a memory module
1Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.”
2Remove the memory module from its packaging.
Removing memory module
✍Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To 
upgrade your memory, remove this module from the slot before installing your 
upgrade memory module.
2 Pull the memory module in
the direction of the arrow. 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the...

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88 3Install the memory module.
4Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.
Installing memory module
1 Slide the memory module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks. 

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About the Software on 
Your Notebook
Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and 
communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the 
following:
❑An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the 
activities you can perform with your software
❑Software support information
❑Details on your Sony application and system recovery CDs 

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Overview
Adobe® Acrobat Reader™
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Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve 
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