User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW590F3B

[. . . ] v Conditions that require immediate action . vii Extension cords and related devices . xvii Important regulatory notice for users . xvii Information about hard disk capacity . [. . . ] Solution: The rattling noise might be heard when: v The hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it stops. This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect. Problem: The hard disk drive does not work. Solution: In the startup menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the "Boot priority order" list. If it is included in the "Excluded from boot order" list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it in the list and press the x key. This moves the entry to the "Boot priority order" list. 28 ThinkPad® Z60t and Z60m Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solving computer problems A startup problem Problem: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will not start. Solution: Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help solve or identify your problem. To open Rescue and Recovery, do the following: 1. Turn off your PC, then turn it on again. Watch the screen carefully while your PC starts. Solution: Refer to the Startup menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure that the startup sequence in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want. Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled. In the startup menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list. If it is included in the Excluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it in the list and press the x key. This moves the entry to the Boot priority order list. Solution: IRQs for the PCI are all set as 11. The computer does not respond because it cannot share the IRQ with other devices. Refer to the ThinkPad Configuration Program. Problem: The computer can not play a CD, or the sound quality is not good. [. . . ] If you are a company ThinkPad computer user and 82 ThinkPad® Z60t and Z60m Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide need to dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in ThinkPad sales, service, or marketing, and follow that person's instructions. For details, visit the SONY Japan Web site at www. ibm. com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery/ If you use a ThinkPad computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. SONY Lotus Software Offer About the offer: As a qualifying ThinkPad computer customer, you are receiving a single, limited license for the Lotus Notes "standalone" client and a single license for the Lotus SmartSuite software. These licenses entitle you to install and use this software on your new ThinkPad computer using one of the following options: v Media for this software is not included in this offer. If you do not already have the appropriate Lotus Notes Client or Lotus SmartSuite software media, you can order a CD and install the software onto your computer. [. . . ]