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Getting help

Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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3Turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

4 Use the keyboard’s arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

5Press <F5> or use the arrow keys to select Load Setup Defaults and then press <Enter>. The message Load Setup Defaults? appears.

6Make sure that Yes is selected and then press <Enter>.

7Press <F10> to exit, or use the arrow keys to select Save Changes and then press <Enter>. The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears.

8Make sure that Yes is selected and then press <Enter>.

My computer does not shut down

It is recommended that you 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.

If the Turn Off Computer command does not work properly, proceed as follows:

1Shut down the computer by pressing <Alt>+<F4>. The Turn off computer box appears. Select Turn Off.

2If this does not work, press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>. The Task Manager dialog box appears. Click Shut Down, then Turn Off.

3If this does not work, press the power button and hold it for at least six seconds. This turns off the power.

4If you really have tried everything, unplug the computer from the mains.

My system is running slowly

❑The system response time varies, depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any application that you are not currently using.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice ENERGY STAR® Environmental information Safety information Owner's record Warnings Audio/video Connectivity ❑Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm ❑Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines ❑Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Regulatory information Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Documentation on disc Further sources Your Sony VAIO desktop and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Position of the keyboard and mouse Position and viewing angle of the monitor Furniture and posture Lighting Ventilation – Using your VAIO desktop Locating connectors Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Using the keyboard Page Page Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Setting up the monitor Connecting the monitor Using the mouse Using the disc drives CD/DVD writable drives: What (re)writable CD formats can I use Writing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs ❑ Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated ALL cannot p region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty the disc on this player Using the floppy disk drive Inserting a floppy disk Removing a floppy disk Using the modem Expansion capabilities Using power saving modes Using Standby mode Use the Windows® taskbar: From the Start menu on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Alternatively, press <Alt>+<F4> to get to the same dialog box <F4 Using Hibernate mode Page Connecting peripheral devices Notes on connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices Connecting an external display Click nView Display Mode on the left Device Settings Select Output Device Connecting a projector Connecting a TV Go to the Control Panel Click on the Appearance and Themes icon and then Display Display Properties Click Advanced Apply Connecting an external microphone Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Connecting to a network Page Getting help Sony's support options Sony documentation Other sources of information e-Support Page Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Exit <F5 Load Setup Defaults <Enter Upgrading memory (page 77) Windows Task Manager Not responding End Task Application not responding appears End Now Help and Support 2Click Fixing a problem About the display Page About discs and floppy disks , Go to the . Click , and then the icon. In the dialog box, click the DVD/CD-ROM drives DVDRW Recovering the system Troubleshooting / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc Page About sound Advanced Controls Advanced Microphone - Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone dialog box appears Microphone Boost About the modem About peripherals Page Page Page About digital video captures and DVgate About i.LINK™ devices Upgrading your VAIO computer Removing the cover Inserting a PCI add-oncard expansion slot cover, as shown (may vary from actual configuration): 8Replace the side cover as described in Replacing the cover (page 81) Replacing the cover (page 81) Upgrading memory Page Adding / replacing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Replacing the cover Precautions On handling the hard disk On using the power source On handling your computer On handling LCD screens On handling floppy disks On handling compact discs Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Trademarks