VAIO® Computer User Guide

Topic: My keyboard does not work.

❑Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port.

❑Close all applications and turn off your computer. Restart your computer.

Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.

The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized.

❑Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location.

1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the checkbox for Autohide and then click OK.

❑Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes into a double arrow cursor.

❑Left-click and drag away from the edge of the display screen. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible.

Topic: Why is my system running slowly?

❑The system responsiveness varies depending with 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-133 SDRAM DIMM modules. For information on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer (PCV- RX450/PCV-RX460).

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

1Turn off and disconnect your device.

2Reconnect your device.

3Turn on your device.

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