Why is my system running slowly? | Sony Vaio Series specification

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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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.

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Sony Vaio Series quick start Why is my system running slowly?

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Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Frequently Asked Questions Welcome DVD-RW drive not available on all models About Your Vaio Digital Studio ComputerVaio AV applications DVD-ROM drive not available on all models Link Ieee 1394 interface Preinstalled softwareCD-ROM drive not available on all models Vaio Smart keyboard Communications Exceptional performance Computer and accessories To Unpack Your ComputerManuals Recovery CDs Software Library To Choose an Ergonomic Location Planning your workspace Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting UP Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display monitorConnecting a display Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakers Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the modem cable Connecting the modem cable Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cords To Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computerTurning on your computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information window Phone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your system’s power management Stand by mode indicators Color Mode About the power switch To Shut Down Your ComputerTurning off your computer About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Overview Of Preinstalled Software ApplicationsAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Clié Converter On selected models AT&T WorldNet ServiceAmerica Online DigitalPrint EarthLinkSM Total Access DVgateMicrosoft Office XP Professional On selected models MovieShaker PC-CillinPicoPlayer QuickTime PowerDVDQuicken 2002 New User Edition RealPlayer SonicStage On selected models Simple DVD Maker On selected modelsSmart Capture SonicStage Premium On selected models Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Vaio Action SetupSony ScreenBlast Acid Sony on Yahoo For Answers To Your Software Questions DVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic SolutionsEarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc RecordNow DX Veritas Software Corp Sony Service Center Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncWordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Frequently Asked Questions About Vaio Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start Cannot find the Windows taskbar Why is my system running slowly? About Changing Your System’s Default Settings How do I change the video resolution of my display? About Your System Recovery CDs About Using The Optical Disc Drives Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? Why isn’t my DVD playing properly? Why doesnt my optical drive CD-RW record to CD-RW media? Why is there no sound in any application? About The Speakers Why is my modem connection slow? About The ModemHow do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Why doesn’t my modem work properly? Why doesn’t my microphone work properly? Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?About The Microphone Why doesn’t my keyboard work properly? Why doesn’t my mouse work properly?How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? About The Mouse And Keyboard About Using a Peripheral Device How do I install a printer? Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System Moisture condensation Hard disk drive About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display Handling floppy disks Cleaning CD or DVD mediaAbout DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling CD or DVD media About Support Resources About Support Resources Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Index DVD-RW Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Vaio Sony Electronics Inc