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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

My computer stops responding or does not shut down.

It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data.

Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.

If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time.

If the previous step does not work, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds. This turns off the power to the computer.

If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, stop the CD/DVD, and restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time.

Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer.

Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

The Power Management setting is not responding.

Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower power mode, such as Hibernate.

To restore the computer to its normal operating stability:

1 Close all open applications.

2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time, and then selecting Restart from the drop-down list.

If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down the computer.

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Contents Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer WelcomeConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Displaying Battery Information Adding MemoryTroubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Keyboard KeyboardFunctions of the keyboard keys Key DescriptionCombinations and functions with the Windows key Combination FunctionIndicators IndicatorIndicator Function Combinations Feature Functions Combinations and functions with the Fn keySome functions are not available until Windows launches Using Vaio Action Setup Vaio Action Setup functionsUsing the Jog Dial Control Launcher modeUsing Launcher mode Guide modeUsing guide mode To use the Jog Dial control with other software To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareAction Description Internal timer Using a dialog boxTypes of Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate? To insert a Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media VisualFlowTo use VisualFlow Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer Using PC Cards To insert PC cardTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Standby mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode Connecting a Phone Line How to connect a phone cablePlugging in Phone Cable Connecting to a LAN Connecting to LANTo set up your ethernet connection To connect to a network To set the Modem’s Country/regionTurning On Wireless LAN Connecting to a Wireless LANWireless LAN Access Point Communicating with Access Point infrastructure To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as followsConnecting to a wireless LAN Communicating without Access Point ad-hoc To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as followsSetting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk driveTo insert a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is onTo remove a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive To connect an optical driveTo insert a disc To remove the drive Cleaning CD or DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discsConnecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect an i.LINK optical disc driveConnecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouseConnecting Vaio Computers Connecting with i.LINKConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a computer display To connect a projectorConnecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Connecting a TV To connect a TVConnecting a USB Printer To connect a printerTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo switch the microphone jack functionality To record from a microphone or audio equipmentTo adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window To increase the sound of the microphoneTo adjust sound device volume Sound device FunctionConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersExpanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Personal Digital AssistantChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screenSony Notebook Setup tabs Tab DescriptionTo view the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management toolbar Power Management profiles To customize Power Management settingsIcon Description Spreadsheet CameraWord Processing CommunicationsStandby Power Management commandsConserving battery power HibernateTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Displaying Battery InformationBattery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery statusFully charged Displaying detailed battery information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemChanging the window design of Sony software To change the window designSelecting the Display Mode To select the display modeChange text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration Precautions and ProceduresOn board MB Slot MB Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements OverviewAdobe Acrobat Reader America OnlineDigitalPrint EarthLink Network Total AccessArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro DVgate100 Smart Capture Real JukeboxRealPlayer 101102 WinDVD 103Digital video captures Adjusting image resolutionDVgate application notes Hard disk drive partition105 Driver Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs 107Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 108109 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 110To use the System Recovery CDs 111If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 112Recovering Microsoft Word 113114 Troubleshooting 115My computer does not start Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer starts, but a Bios error appears 116117 My computer stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding118 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud 119My LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display 120My touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work 121Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse 122My optical drive is not playing my disc properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices123 My PC Card is not working My optical disc drive tray does not open124 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 125Cannot use the DVgate software Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes 126What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? 127My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work 128Computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsCannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Cannot access the InternetData transfers are interrupted 130My speakers have no sound Troubleshooting Audio131 My microphone does not work 132Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 133134 Getting Help 135Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Support OptionsManuals and Online Help Files Sony PC SupportSony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand137 Software Support Information 138Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Quicken Intuit IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc WinDVD InterVideo, IncSony Service Center 140141 142 143 144 LAN 145146 147 148 149
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