User manual SONY FH-B50CD

[. . . ] To Turn On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Register your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Set up your dial-up connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Use the Stand by Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown?The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your specific situation. Topic: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application's CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 33 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed?If you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for recording purposes, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings. [. . . ] Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. [. . . ]