Topic Why is my system running slowly? | Sony PCV-L640 instruction

Troubleshooting

Topic: Why is my system running slowly?

The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently

using.

Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 SDRAM

DIMM modules. For information on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer.

Sony computer supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http:/www.sony.com/accessories.

Topic: My i.LINK® peripheral does not appear on the desktop.

1Turn off and disconnect your peripheral.

2Reconnect your peripheral.

3Then turn on the power.

Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.

When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection:

1Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.

2Click the Device Manager tab.

3Select Refresh, and then click OK.

4The printer should now function properly.

Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?

1Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.

2Click the Device Manager tab.

3Select “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category.

4Click Properties.

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Sony PCV-L640 manual Topic Why is my system running slowly?, Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop

Contents

Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Declaration of Conformity Regulatory Information Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents System and Application Recovery CDs Index Choosing an Ergonomic Location Welcome Choosing an Ergonomic Location Front Panel Overview Locating Controls and Connectors Volume control FD Floppy disk drive access indicator lightDisc CD-RW drive access indicator light HD drive access indicator light USB Universal Serial Bus connector AC Input connectorBack Panel Overview Monitor connector Ethernet connectorPrinter connector Serial connector Brightness control Power indicator lightLCD Overview Information LED To adjust the height and viewing angle of the display Using a Headphone or Microphone To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired function Pre-setting i.LINK devices Programmable Power Keys Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software Internal Timer AutoAlert E-mail Notification SystemKey Function AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions Using the Wheel Mouse To set up the mouse for left-handed use Using the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow Lock To use VisualFlow VisualFlow To insert a PC card Using PC Cards To eject a PC card Using PC Cards Sony Digital Media Park Applications Create a Movie using Shaker Movie ShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie When capturing clips Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video Recorder Using DVgate Hard Drive Partition When recording AVI files to tape Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Link IEEE1394 CompatibilityTo defragment your hard disk drive To connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Enabling Smart Connect To enable Smart Connect Enabling Ethernet To enable the Ethernet connection Using the System Recovery CDs System and Application Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive To use the System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Topic My computer or software program locks up Topic My computer does not startPage Page Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic My modem connection is slow Topic Why is there no sound in any application?Page Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise Topic My microphone does not work Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTopic My mouse does not work Topic My keyboard does not work Topic Why is my system running slowly? Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface?Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Drivers for Windows Topic How do I install a printer? To Reach Sony On the Power Source Currents at the time of connection On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On InstallationOn Handling On Upgrading the System On Moisture Condensation Handling an LCD Display On Handling Diskettes On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD Media On Handling a CRT Display Quick Start Resources For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center DirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Specifications Supplied Accessories Model PCV-L640 Connection CapabilitiesKeyboard Dimensions Model PCV-L640 ServiceLimited Warranty Power Requirements Index Page Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide