Sony PCG-R505DSK Troubleshooting the LCD Screen, Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen

My LCD screen is blank.

❑Verify that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.

❑Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on.

❑Verify that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and is charged.

❑The notebook 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 an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 series 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 to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

My touchpad does not work properly.

❑You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the notebook. 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 Notebook 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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