Sony PCG-GRV550 Bedienungsanleitung

1Welcome...7Powering Your Computer...9Using AC Power...

VAIO Computer Quick Start10Using AC PowerThe supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the

VAIO Computer Quick Start100Frequently asked questionsWhy doesn’t the Safety Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?

Using PC Cards101Using PC CardsYour computer includes one or more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to connect portable external devices such as an

VAIO Computer Quick Start102Removing PC CardsYou can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they

Using PC Cards1034 Make sure the PC Card is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device.5 Push the Rele

VAIO Computer Quick Start1041 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive.2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing

Using PC Cards105See the guide that comes with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use.To disconnect a PC Card drive1 Clos

VAIO Computer Quick Start106Why doesn’t my computer recognize attached devices?For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and

107Audio and Video Connections❑ Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders❑ Using Computer Monitors and Projectors❑ Using Speakers❑ Using Microphones

VAIO Computer Quick Start108Using i.LINK Digital-Video RecordersYou can connect an i.LINK®1 digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK digital vid

Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders109Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorderYou can disconnect the i.LINK digital video recorder when the co

Using AC Power11Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer1 Slide the release lever to the right, and lift the cover while holding the bottom of t

VAIO Computer Quick Start110To disconnect the i.LINK digital video recorder when the computer is on1 Double-click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders111❑ The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer

VAIO Computer Quick Start112Using Computer Monitors and ProjectorsYou can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to y

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors113Connecting a multimedia computer monitorA multimedia computer monitor has built-in speakers and/or a micropho

VAIO Computer Quick Start114Connecting a projectorYou can use a projector to display the actions and images on the computer screen (LCD). To connect a

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors115Selecting a display modeWhen you connect your computer to an external display (projector, computer monitor, o

VAIO Computer Quick Start116To switch the display mode using the Display Properties settings1 Right-click the desktop, and click Properties from the s

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors1173 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display

VAIO Computer Quick Start118Disconnecting a computer monitor or projectorYou can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging t

Using Speakers119Using SpeakersYour computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you can p

VAIO Computer Quick Start12❑ To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .❑ To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .

VAIO Computer Quick Start120Disconnecting external speakersYou can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the spea

Using Speakers1213 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected.Enabling the audio featureIf you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD,

VAIO Computer Quick Start1225 Double-click the listed drive name, and click the Properties tab.6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM dev

Using Speakers1231 Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties.2 Select the Audio tab, and click Advanced in the

VAIO Computer Quick Start124Using MicrophonesYou can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer. Make

Using Microphones125Using a microphone or other device to recordYou can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a micropho

VAIO Computer Quick Start126Frequently asked questionsWhy doesn’t my microphone work?If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone

127Preinstalled Programs❑ Software Programs On Your Computer❑ DVgate Program Notes❑ Program Support Information

VAIO Computer Quick Start128Software Programs On Your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in “Program overview”,

Software Programs On Your Computer129America Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up)America Online, Inc.America Online is a popular Internet online service. St

Using the Battery13Using the BatteryA battery is an auxiliary power source you can use when your computer is not plugged into an AC outlet. Your compu

VAIO Computer Quick Start130MovieShaker™Sony Electronics Inc.MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music, spe

Software Programs On Your Computer131Quicken® 2002 New User EditionIntuit Inc.Quicken software is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken

VAIO Computer Quick Start132Sony on Yahoo!Yahoo! Inc.Personalize your own Web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free Web mail account, customized news

Software Programs On Your Computer133Why can’t the program find a file while a PC Card is inserted?When a PC Card is inserted into a computer that is

VAIO Computer Quick Start134DVgate Program Notes❑ Recording images to a digital video device❑ Adjusting image resolution❑ Saving to your hard disk dri

DVgate Program Notes135To defragment a partition1 Back up all files you want to save.2 From the Start menu on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Progr

VAIO Computer Quick Start136Program Support Information ❑ Sony Service CenterAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premier® LE (Adobe Systems

Program Support Information137QuickTime® (Apple Computer, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Windows® Operating System, Word (Microsoft Cor

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139Memory Upgrades❑ Changing Your Computer’s Memory

VAIO Computer Quick Start14To insert a battery1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from

VAIO Computer Quick Start140Changing Your Computer’s MemoryBefore you begin upgrading your computer’s memory, make sure you read “Precautions and proc

Changing Your Computer’s Memory141❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. The package protects the module f

VAIO Computer Quick Start1425 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity.6 Remove

Changing Your Computer’s Memory1433 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated, and close the computer cover.4 Replace the fast

VAIO Computer Quick Start1443 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears.4 On the About This Computer tab

145Using the Recovery CDs❑ Application and System Recovery CDs❑ Using Your Recovery CDs

VAIO Computer Quick Start146Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Yo

Application and System Recovery CDs147To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CD(s)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on

VAIO Computer Quick Start1489 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option.10 Click to select the Include this location in th

Application and System Recovery CDs149You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with yo

Using the Battery15Removing a batteryIf you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid d

VAIO Computer Quick Start1504 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rec

151Troubleshooting and SupportThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simpl

VAIO Computer Quick Start152Troubleshooting Your ComputerWhy doesn’t my computer start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sourc

Troubleshooting Your Computer1535 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.6 Select Ye s, and press Enter.7 Select Exit (Save Changes), and

VAIO Computer Quick Start15410 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.11 Select Yes, and press Enter

Troubleshooting Your Computer1551 Close all open programs.2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager

VAIO Computer Quick Start156Troubleshooting BatteriesHow do I know when the battery is charged?To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Display

Troubleshooting the Printer157Troubleshooting the PrinterWhy can’t I print a document?❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely

VAIO Computer Quick Start1583 In the left panel, make sure the Printer Port check box is selected, and click Setting.4 In the Printer port mode box, c

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad159Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch PadWhy doesn’t the computer recognize the USB mouse?❑ Make sure the mous

VAIO Computer Quick Start163 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. The weight saver stabilizes the battery.

VAIO Computer Quick Start1601 Press the Windows and the E keys. The My Computer window appears. 2 Click the Tools menu, and select Folder Options. Th

Troubleshooting the Modem161Troubleshooting the ModemWhy doesn’t my modem work?❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack

VAIO Computer Quick Start162Troubleshooting NetworksWhy can’t I access the Internet?❑ Make sure the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted into the

Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs163Troubleshooting DVDs and CDsHow do I maintain DVDs? ❑ Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerp

VAIO Computer Quick Start164Why isn’t the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly?❑ Make sure the disc label is facing up.❑ If the disc requires s

Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs1654 Click the Properties tab, and click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device check box.Why did th

VAIO Computer Quick Start1663 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video reso

Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives167Troubleshooting Floppy Disk DrivesWhy doesn’t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the dr

VAIO Computer Quick Start168Troubleshooting PC CardsWhy doesn’t my PC Card work?❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See “Inserting PC Cards”

Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections169Troubleshooting Audio-Video ConnectionsWhy can’t I use the DV recorder?You may not be able to use the DV rec

Using the Battery172 On the Battery tab, click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box.3 Click OK.2 Turn the computer over, and unlock the multipurp

VAIO Computer Quick Start170❑ Your speakers may be set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. See “Adjusting

Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections1716 Close the Profile Editor window.Why doesn’t my microphone work?If you are using an external microphone, ma

VAIO Computer Quick Start172Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if

Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)173How do I switch the computer screen (LCD) from LCD to TV?See “Selecting a display mode” for instructions o

VAIO Computer Quick Start174Troubleshooting ProgramsWhat do I do when a program stops responding or crashes?❑ Try restarting your computer.1 Click Sta

Troubleshooting Programs175Which program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW functions?Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage software and Windows® software to crea

VAIO Computer Quick Start176Computer Support InformationIf you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following

1AAC adapter 10connecting 10AC Profile power setting 24addingmemory 139Application Recovery CD 146Applications key 78arrow keys 77audioconnecting micr

VAIO Computer Quick Start2coin-operated telephones 31Computeronline support 176computerconnecting computers 48online support 176troubleshooting 152con

3floppy disk 96installing additional hard disk 101optical 103DVD-ROM drive traytroubleshooting 64, 163DVgate application 134EEject button 54, 55Escape

VAIO Computer Quick Start18The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real-time values. The following toolbar indicates there

VAIO Computer Quick Start4IEEE 1394 110image resolutionDVgate 134indicator lights 79battery 15, 79Caps Lock 80hard disk 79Memory Stick 79Num Lock 80Sc

5modemtroubleshooting 35, 161modem jack 30monitorswitching modes 81mousetroubleshooting 93, 159multimedia computer display 113multiple phone lines 31N

VAIO Computer Quick Start6Maximum Performance 24Power Management Off 24power source 10battery packs 13Print Screen key 77printerconnecting 70port 70tr

7software 136System Recovery CD 148Ttelephoneconnecting line 30jack 30touchpaddisable 84enable 84troubleshooting 159using 83troubleshooting 152mouse a

Using the Battery19❑ Power Profile — Displays power management settings for various devices on your system. You can change the settings to conserve po

VAIO Computer Quick Start2Connecting Another VAIO Computer...48Connecting VAIO computers...

VAIO Computer Quick Start20Charging a batteryYou will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the batt

Using the Battery211 Insert the battery into the battery bay. If you want to charge more than one battery, insert the second battery into the computer

VAIO Computer Quick Start22❑ While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery heats up. This is normal and is not cause for concern.❑ Keep

Conserving Battery Power23Conserving Battery PowerYou may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel or power schemes to conserve battery power. Conser

VAIO Computer Quick Start24To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn+F12 or the power button and release it immediately. Do not move th

Conserving Battery Power25PresentationKeeps the display on at all times while it conserves power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. Y

VAIO Computer Quick Start26To select a profile1 Right-click the CPU icon on the Windows® taskbar.2 Select Profiles, and click the profile on the sho

Conserving Battery Power27Power profile DescriptionSystem Standby TimerControls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is i

VAIO Computer Quick Start28Frequently asked questionsCan my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?Your computer can enter Hibernate

29Internet and Network Connections❑ Internet Connections❑ Network Connections❑ Connecting Another VAIO Computer

3Using the Touch Pad ...83Describing the touch pad ...83

VAIO Computer Quick Start30Internet ConnectionsThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Intern

Internet Connections31To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line. See “To connect a telephone cable” f

VAIO Computer Quick Start323 Click Next. If the Location Information dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions.4 If it is not already sele

Internet Connections33To connect an Ethernet cable1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer. For location information, see Locating Controls and Por

VAIO Computer Quick Start343 Click Next. If the Location Information dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions.4 If it is not already sele

Internet Connections35Frequently asked questionsWhy doesn’t my modem work?❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack and

VAIO Computer Quick Start36Network ConnectionsWith a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The New Connection Wiza

Network Connections37accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps, depending o

VAIO Computer Quick Start383 Click Next.4 Follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use da

Network Connections39To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See

VAIO Computer Quick Start4Audio and Video Connections...107Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders...108Connecting an i.LINK d

VAIO Computer Quick Start40❑ A computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselve

Network Connections415 Select a network from the Available networks list box. 6 Type the network key of the available network in the Network key box.

VAIO Computer Quick Start425 Type up to 32 ASCII characters in the Network name (SSID) box.6 Click to select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check b

Network Connections43To set up a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network 1 Insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot. See “Inserting PC Cards”

VAIO Computer Quick Start447 Click to select the Network Authentication (Shared mode) check box.8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me autom

Network Connections45Checking your network connection statusWhether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of

VAIO Computer Quick Start461 From the Start menu, click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then Network Connections.2 Right-click Wi

Network Connections47Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred?The typical effective data transfer spee

VAIO Computer Quick Start48Connecting Another VAIO ComputerThe preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatibl

Connecting Another VAIO Computer494 Follow the on-screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5 When you are prompted, type in a unique computer name fo

5DVgate Program Notes ...134Recording images to a digital video device ...134Adjusting image

VAIO Computer Quick Start50Disconnecting VAIO computersYou can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off.To disconnect VAIO compu

Connecting Another VAIO Computer51❑ If the computers do not recognize the i.LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibern

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53CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives❑ Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs❑ Copying and Playing CDs❑ Playing DVDs

VAIO Computer Quick Start54Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDsTo insert a CD or DVD1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode (Standby or Hiber

Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs554 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.5 Push the drive tray gently to close it.

VAIO Computer Quick Start56Copying and Playing CDsYour optical drive can read CDs and DVDs. The type of optical drive installed in or connected to you

Copying and Playing CDs57❑ Using the Function keys. An on-screen display may appear, notifying you when a change occurs.❑ To increase volume, press Fn

VAIO Computer Quick Start58❑ Once you finish copying files to a CD-R that is readable in a CD-ROM drive, click Finish to complete the writing process

Playing DVDs59Playing DVDsYou can play DVDs in your computer’s optical drive and view the video on a TV. The type of optical drive installed in or con

VAIO Computer Quick Start6Troubleshooting PC Cards...168Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections...169Troubl

VAIO Computer Quick Start605 Switch the TV input channel to external input.Watching DVDs on a TVConnecting a TV✍ See the guide that came with your per

Playing DVDs61To play a DVD1 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker.2 Select a display.❑ Press the Fn+F8 key combination to select either the

VAIO Computer Quick Start62Disconnecting the TV from the computerUnplug the audio-video (AV) cable connector from the A/V OUT jack on the computer. Di

Playing DVDs63the optical drive. See “Conserving Battery Power” for more information.2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then sele

VAIO Computer Quick Start64Why can’t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen?The display resolution may not be properly set. To adjust the

Playing DVDs65❑ If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound, follow these steps:❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar, and

VAIO Computer Quick Start66❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on. The power indicator on the computer will be on if the co

Playing DVDs67The Fn+F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive. Switching the display while a DVD is playing may

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69Printer Connections❑ Printing With Your Computer

7WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

VAIO Computer Quick Start70Printing With Your ComputerYou can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or a parallel port printer to your computer

Printing With Your Computer71.To connect a parallel port printer1 Locate the Printer port on your computer. 2 Plug the printer cable into the Printe

VAIO Computer Quick Start72Disconnecting a printerYou can disconnect a USB or parallel printer when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer

Printing With Your Computer73❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer.❑ You may

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75Computer Features❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touch Pad❑ Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs

VAIO Computer Quick Start76Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perf

Using the Keyboard77Key DescriptionNumeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to p

VAIO Computer Quick Start78Combinations and functions with the Windows keyWindows key The key with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system logo displ

Using the Keyboard79IndicatorsShift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. + R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent

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VAIO Computer Quick Start80Combinations and functions with the Fn keyNum Lock Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active. Whe

Using the Keyboard81Combinations/Feature FunctionFn + (F3) Mute On/OffToggles the built-in speaker off and on.Fn + (F4) Speaker volumeAdjusts the

VAIO Computer Quick Start82Fn + (F12)HibernatePuts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management state. To return the system to normal operatin

Using the Touch Pad83Using the Touch PadThe keyboard contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects

VAIO Computer Quick Start84Customizing the touch padSony Notebook Setup lets you customize your touch pad, such as enable or disable the touch pad. Yo

Using the Touch Pad855 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab.6 Press the Tab key to select the Default button, and press Enter. A pop-u

VAIO Computer Quick Start86Why doesn’t the pointer move when I use the touch pad?❑ Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps:1 Press the Window

Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs87Changing the Window Design of Sony ProgramsThis feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible p

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Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs89

9Powering Your ComputerYour VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accesso

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91Connecting Mice and Keyboards❑ Using External Mice and Keyboards

VAIO Computer Quick Start92Using External Mice and KeyboardsYou can connect a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard to your computer. To functi

Using External Mice and Keyboards93Disconnecting a mouse or keyboardYou can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconn

VAIO Computer Quick Start94❑ You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the d

95Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards❑ Using Floppy Disk Drives❑ Using PC Cards

VAIO Computer Quick Start96Using Floppy Disk DrivesYou can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read dat

Using Floppy Disk Drives97Inserting and removing floppy disksFloppy disks are portable devices that store data. To protect your floppy disks, keep the

VAIO Computer Quick Start98To remove a floppy disk1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off.2 Pus

Using Floppy Disk Drives99Disconnecting a floppy disk driveYou can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the dr