Sony VGN-FS700 Series, VGN-FS600 Series instruction

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Troubleshooting

What should I do if I start my computer and the message "System Disabled" appears and Windows does not start?

If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the System Disabled message appears and Windows does not start. Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. When entering the password, check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off. If any are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password.

What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?

❑Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download.

❑Make sure you have installed the latest video driver.

❑On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed.

What should I do if I cannot remember the password?

If you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to cancel it. A cancellation fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.

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Sony VGN-FS700 Series, VGN-FS600 Series manual What should I do if I cannot remember the password?

Contents

User Guide Personal Computer Contents 100 157 199 Documentation Printed Documentation Non-printed Documentation Ergonomic Considerations Before Use Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports VGN-A700 Series models Front Getting Started Back Right Left Bottom VGN-FS600 Series models Getting Started Air vent Battery connector High speed and high capacity capabilities Left Port replicator connector Air vents About the Indicator Lights Indicator Functions To use the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackTo install the battery pack VGN-A700 Series models Getting Started VGN-FS600 Series models Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-FS600 Series models Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Functions Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using the Touch Pad Action Description Using Special-function Buttons Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Optical disc drive Plays Records to Using Your Vaio Computer Using Your Vaio Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a CD-RW or CD-RClick Start and then My Computer CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to CD Playing DVDs Copying Files to DVDs on Selected Models OnlyTo play a DVD To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Using the TV Function on Selected Models Only To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Using Your Vaio Computer Stop a Hardware Device window appears Removing a PC CardTo remove a PC Card Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Stick Media Viewing the Contents To format a Memory Stick media Formatting a Memory Stick MediaRemoving a Memory Stick Media Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection to the Internet To connect a telephone cable Using Wireless LAN Wlan Communicating without an Access Point Ad-hoc To communicate without an Access Point ad-hoc Advanced window appears To disconnect from a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure To connect to a wireless network To disconnect from a wireless network Wireless LAN Channel Selection With an Access Point Infrastructure Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models Business port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models Port replicator for VGN-FS600 Series models Business port replicator for VGN-FS600 Series models Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator Using Peripheral Devices Slide the lock switch to Lock Turn on the computer VGN-FS600 Series models Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator Using Peripheral Devices VGN-FS600 Series models Setting Up TV Connections on Selected Models Only Connecting to standard cable access Catv To connect in Catv mode Option Connecting to a standard antenna To connect in terrestrial mode Option To connect in terrestrial mode Option Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box STB To connect in STB mode Option To connect in STB mode Option Using the Mouse on Selected Models Only To connect the wireless mouse Before You Use the Mouse 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other Adjusting the Mouse Functions To set up your mouse for left-handed users Connecting External Speakers External speakers for VGN-A700 Series models External speakers for VGN-FS600 Series models To connect the external speakers Using Peripheral Devices External speakers for VGN-FS600 Series models To connect external speakers Using the Remote Commander Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display Connecting a Computer Display To connect a computer display 102 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV To connect a TV to the computer 105 Using Peripheral Devices To connect a TV to the port replicator Connecting a Projector To connect a projector Models with the ATI video controller Selecting Display ModesTo select a display Models with the Intel 915GM video controller Click Graphic Properties Models with the Nvidia GeForce Go 6200 video controller Using the Multiple Monitors Function To select the Multiple Monitors mode Models with the Nvidia video controller Click Extended Desktop Models with the Intel video controllerPoint to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties Connecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphone To connect a USB mouse Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting a USB Mouse Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive To connect a USB floppy disk drive Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To connect a printer using the USB port Connecting a PrinterConnecting a Printer Using the USB Port Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting to a Network LAN 124 Using Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Setting the Password Adding the Password To add the passwordPassword should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long Select Password when Power on under Security 128 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Changing/Removing the Password To change or remove the password 130 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Setting Up Your Computer with Vaio Control Center To use Vaio Control Center 132 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Using the Power Saving Modes Using Normal Mode Using Standby Mode To activate Standby modeTo return to Normal mode Click Start and then Turn Off Computer Click Stand By To change the Standby mode settings Click Start and then Turn Off Computer Using Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode 137 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Managing Power with Vaio Power Management Activating Vaio Power Management To activate Vaio Power ManagementTo restore the default settings Click Reset by default Activating Vaio Power Management Power Schemes To activate a Vaio Power Management power scheme 141 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Adding and Removing Memory 144 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module 146 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 147 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 148 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 149 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 150 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 151 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 152 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer To change or add a memory module 154 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 155 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer 161 Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks On Handling Discs On Using the Battery Pack On Using Headphones On Handling Memory Stick Media On Handling the Hard Disk To avoid damaging your hard disk System Security Networking CDs and DVDsMicrophone Touch Pad Computer What should I do if my computer wont start? Load Optimal Defaults window appears Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears If nothing still appears on your screen after a while Message Load factory default values appears 172 Troubleshooting Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears Why wont my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?To restore the computer to normal operating stability 174 Troubleshooting To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud?Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? What should I do if I cannot remember the password? Deselect the Upnp Port 1900 Block Rule check box Why does it take time before my computer starts?To use your computer as a Vaio Media server To use the Automatic Updates feature System Security To download and install the latest security update How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?To visit the Windows Updates web site Battery Why doesnt my computer enter Hibernate mode? Why doesnt my modem work? Internet Why is my modem connection slow? Why cant I access the Internet? Networking What are channels? Why is the data transfer speed slow?How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? What should I do if the drive tray wont open? Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?CDs and DVDs Click System System Properties window appears What should I do if I cannot write to CD? Display Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?How do I adjust the image on the TV screen? How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen? How do I switch the computer screen from LCD to TV?What should I do if the screen does not display a video? What should I do if the screen is dark? What should I do if the brightness of the screen changes? To save this preference for the brightness Printing Why cant I print a document?Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Why doesnt my microphone work? Microphone Mouse What should I do if the computer doesnt recognize the mouse? Speakers Why wont my speakers work?Why cant I hear sound from my speakers? Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? How do I change the left and right button assignments? Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?Keyboard Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Floppy Disks Why doesnt my PC Card work? Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices?Why cant I insert my PC Card? PC Cards Why cant I use the DV camera recorder? Audio/Video Memory Stick Media Why cant I open my image files?Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? Support Options Sony Support Information For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center 206 Support Options Program Support Information Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Album, Premiere, ReaderAmerica Online Broadband or Dial-Up AOL Instant Messenger Click to DVD DVgate Plus Google Toolbar MoodLogic PictureGear Studio Netscape Internet ServiceNorton Internet Security RecordNow Quattro ProQuicken New User Edition SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio Vaio Control Center Vaio Action SetupSpySubtract Vaio Edit Components Vaio Media Vaio Update Vaio Wireless Utility WordPerfect Vaio ZoneWinDVD for Vaio