Sony PCG-V505 quick start Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Caring for Your Computer Page Owner’s Record End User / Product Activation RequirementsAvertissement Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory InformationFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesIC RSS-210 Canada Crtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRecyclage DES Accumulateurs AUX Ions DE Lithium Industry Canada Notice Laser Output ΜW CD 71 µW DVD Wave Length Nm CD Nm DVD CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode PropertiesSetting Up Documents Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power CordUnpacking Your Computer Software CDs Recovery CDsApplying Ergonomics Front Locating Controls and PortsLeft BackRight Removing the Protective Tabs Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start Getting Started UNLOCK/LOCK Latch To charge the batteryTurning On Your Computer Inserting the Battery To open and turn on the computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter Arrow key Or Left Arrow key Turning on the ComputerTouch Pad Action Description Describing the touch padLocating the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Windows XP To open the user guide Windows Vaio User Guide Window Windows XPVaio User Guide Windows Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection Windows XP New Connection Wizard Turning Off Your Computer To set up a dial-up connection WindowsInternet Connection Wizard To turn off your computerTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Expanding Your Computing Power Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled ProgramsUsing the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDsUsing Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs Click Next Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Computer Quick Start Caring for Your Computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and ConnectionsHandling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start? Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XPSelect Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Double-clickCPU Fan Control, and select Level 1 Quiet Why is the sound of my computer’s fan so loud?Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsVaio Computer Quick Start Help 32 IndexUSB 20 Index Sony Electronics Inc 672-456-01