VAIO® Computer Quick Start
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
My LCD screen is blank.
❑Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and it is turned on.
❑Verify that the power indicator on the computer is on.
❑Verify that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and is charged.
❑The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the screen.
❑The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times.
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
My mouse does not work.
❑If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. See “Connecting a USB Device” in the online user guide for more information.
❑If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD (Windows® 2000) or Application Recovery CD (Windows® XP) to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 40 for more information.
My touchpad does not work properly.
❑You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the computer. To enable the touchpad:
1(Windows XP) Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select All Programs. Press the Enter key. (Windows 2000) Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs. Press the Enter key.
2Use the arrow keys to select Sony computer Setup, and press the Enter key.
3Select Sony Notebook Setup again, and press the Enter key.
4Use the arrow keys to select the Touchpad tab.
5Press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad, and then press Enter.
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