Sony PCG-GR390, User Manual

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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start
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Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.
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If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then
check the connections between your external speakers and the
notebook.
1 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, and then select the
Hardware tab.
2 Click Device Manager, and make sure the correct drivers are
properly installed.
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Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD. The label may come off while
the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction.
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If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it
may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical
drive. Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging.
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Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use it for at least one hour.
My optical drive tray does not open.
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Check that the notebook is turned on.
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Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
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If the Eject button does not work, open the tray by inserting a thin, pointed
object (such as a paper clip) in the hole to the right of the Eject button.
I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to
be disconnected or turned off” appears.
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Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly
connected.
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If you are using multiple i.LINK® devices, the combination or order of the
devices may be causing the problem. In this case, turn off your notebook and
all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use. Check the
connections for each device, and then restart your notebook.
My PC Card is not working.
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Check that the PC Card is installed properly.
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Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.