Sony VAIO PCGFX210 PCGFX215 User Guide

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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 out.
❑If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, 
and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any 
remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. 
						

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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 Type I/II PC cards, or one Type III PC card. 
These slots are compatible with CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards. You 
do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card.
PC card release button
Release button
Release button 
						

							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), pressure or shock may damage the connector pins.
PC card Insert with the
arrow facing toward
the slot 
						

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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 a second time. The PC card pops out. Gently grasp 
the card and pull it out of the slot. 
8Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.
Notes on using PC cards
❑For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the 
Standby or Hibernate power-management modes while the card is inserted, 
you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. 
Reboot your system to correct the problem.
❑Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card 
manufacturer.
❑If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties 
dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.
❑You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card 
with this computer. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are 
orienting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your PC card for 
more information on use.
✍If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. 
						

							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 another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device.
2Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.
If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on.
3Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There 
is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. Slide the lever 
toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also “Using 
the Weight Saver” on page 58.
Second battery in multipurpose bay
Battery pack Multipurpose bay
Label side facing down 
						

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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 
						

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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 pack, 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.
2Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack.
3Reinsert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver” on page 58.
Multipurpose bay release levers
Arrow 1: Weight saver 
Arrow 2: RELEASE lever Release lever 
						

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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 weight saver
Weig ht
saver 
(supplied) 
						

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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 software to connect with another 
computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.
See Smart Connect online help for more information.
* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con-
nector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
✍If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the 
Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult 
the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).
i.LINK cable
(optional)