User manual SONY PCG-K17

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO life. Page 1 Ergonomics and Caring for your Computer Applying Ergonomics Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab. 4. 7. Press the Tab key to select the Default button, and press Enter. The Enable Touchpad option is automatically 8. 9. Press the Tab key to select the Apply button, and press Enter. Click OK. To disable the touch pad 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and point to All Programs. Point to Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup in the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. In the left panel, click to cancel the Pointing Device check box. 6. Page 73 Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work? Try restarting your computer. Press R to restart the computer. If the computer does not restart, 1. The Windows Task Manager window appears. Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key . 4. If you still cannot restart your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off the computer. If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer. See To enable the touch pad. How do I change the left and right button assignments?If your computer is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may want to change the button assignments. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar and click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears with the Buttons tab selected. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to install your settings. 2. You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. [. . . ] Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. Page 144 2. Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow Down. Press R to select restart. key to select Shut 3. 5. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud? [. . . ]