Why is my system running slowly? | Sony PCG-F630, PCG-F610 guide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q:Why does Windows lock up during shut down?

A:Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Me Help. From the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting, and then click Windows Me Troubleshooters. Click the subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem.

Q:Why is my system running slowly?

A:The speed varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using.

Q:Why is there no sound in any application?

A:There are independent controls for your system volume.

❑When the internal speaker is set to Mute, press the F3 key while holding down the Fn key.

❑To increase the volume, press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key.

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Sony PCG-F630, PCG-F610 manual Why is my system running slowly?, Why is there no sound in any application?

Contents

User Guide Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information Owner’s Record Regulatory Information Page FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Crtc Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Adding Memory Specifications Index Xiv Features WelcomePage Recovery CDs Unpacking Your NotebookManuals Software CDsPage Ergonomic Considerations Vaio Notebook User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Front Left Locating Controls and Connectors Right Back Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Connecting a Power Source Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination Function Indicators Using the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Fn+ Esc orCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Fn+ F12 Using the Touchpad Action Description PointShortcut menu of context-sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a diskette Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM To insert a disc Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Playing a DVD Changing the Video Memory Size Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card To remove the PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeStandby Mode Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving Modes Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line Connecting the Port Replicator Port replicator connector Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer Lever Connecting a Printer To connect a printer Connecting an External Display Connecting an External DisplayTo setup the external display To connect a computer display To connect a multimedia computer display To connect a projector Press Result Switch to an Fn+F7 To select a displayExternal display Display Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting External Speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect external speakers Connecting an External Microphone Using Smart ConnectTo connect an external microphone Using Smart Connect Connecting with an i.Link cable Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Link cables Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device About the Software on Your Notebook America Online EarthLink Network, Inc About the Software on Your Notebook Netscape Communications About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDs Create a Movie using Shaker Software InstructionsMovie Shaker PCG-F630 only Importing Images and Sound Clips Software Instructions Editing Clips and ScenesAdding effects to a scene or a clip Saving a MoviePage For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications CorporationProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Quicken 2000 Intuit Inc Common Problems My computer does not start My LCD does not display anything Window I just closed continues to appear on my LCD My computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesMy CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Hear the noise while playing back music My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy speakers have no sound My modem does not work Troubleshooting My modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work Power Management My computer does not enter the power saving mode I selected Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Why isn’t the CD-ROM drive reading a CD?How do I change the video resolution of my display? Why is my system running slowly? Why is there no sound in any application? Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CDs Recovering Microsoft WordTo use the Application Recovery CDs Power Management Tips Hard Drive PartitionIf Your Computer Does Not Start Switching Between Ntsc and PAL Standards DVgate and Digital Video Captures Using the Touchpad Hardware TemperatureApplications That Use the Twain Driver Handling Your Notebook Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration To remove a memory module To install a memory module Adding Memory Specifications Weight Page Index Page Index LCD Index USB