Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support.

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Contents Welcome Features Communications Exceptional performanceUnpacking Your Computer Recovery CDs Computer and supplied accessoriesComputer and accessories Manuals Software LibraryTo Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Planning your workspace Locating Controls And Connectors Front panel Front Panel OverviewOptical drive Hard disk drive access indicator light Floppy disk drive access indicator lightOptical drive access indicator light Power switch and indicator lightKeyboard port Back Panel OverviewBack panel Mouse port Ethernet portLink 6-pin port IEEE1394 Headphones jackPrinter port Serial portSetting Up Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display monitor Connecting a displayConnecting the speakers Connecting the speakersConnecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouseConnecting the modem cable Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cordsTo Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computerTo Register Your Computer Location Information window Setting up your dial-up connectionPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your systems power management Stand by mode indicators Color ModePage Vaio Action Setup Shortcut Keys Changing the settings of the S keys To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Configuring Your Vaio Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device System, Application And Driver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo Use the System Recovery CDs Recovery to Original Factory Defaults System Recovery OptionsSystem Drive Recovery Change Partition SizePage To Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Troubleshooting Topics My computer does not startPage How do I change the video resolution of my display? My modem connection is slow My microphone does not work Page To contact Sony for technical support Page Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer system Moisture condensation Upgrading the computer system Handling a display Using the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media Cleaning CD or DVD media Resources Vaio ComputerAbout The Software On Your Computer Overview of Software Applications Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected modelsMedia Bar DVD Player Quicken WordPerfect For Answers to Your Software Questions Support for preinstalled software DVDit! for Vaio On selected models Sonic SolutionsWeb site WordPerfect Corel Corporation Sony Service Center Upgrading And Maintaining Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Overview Before you upgrade your computer To Remove the Side Cover To Insert a PCI Add-on Card Installing an add-on card Inserting an add-on cardRemoving/Installing memory To Add MemoryPage To Replace the Lithium Battery Installing a lithium batteryRemoving the drive holder To Install an Additional Hard Disk DriveAttaching the drive screws Replacing the drive holder To identify additional hard disk spacePage To Replace the Side Cover Replacing the side cover