User manual SONY VAIO PCV-LX2

[. . . ] N Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide P C V- L X 2 Read this first Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide nN 1 Read this first Notice © 2002 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinereadable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. [. . . ] Under Network Adapters, right-click on RealTek RTL 8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIL and click Properties. Under Device Usage, select Use this device (enable) and then click OK. Click OK to close the Properties window. The Ethernet connection is now enabled. or even fire in the port. !Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction, excessive heat For more information about connecting your VAIO desktop to the network, please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO-Link website: How to troubleshoot network problems. For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator. Getting help Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide nN 55 Getting help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your computer. Printed documentation supplied with your VAIO desktop The printed part of your documentation pack contains the following: A Getting Started brochure, where you will find a brief description of the items in your box, some specifications of your VAIO desktop, and how to set up your computer; A Customer Guide, where you will find all the basic information to start using your VAIO desktop, as well as troubleshooting and VAIO-Link information; Your Sony Guarantee conditions. A Safety Regulations Guide for your information. A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem. Online user guides preinstalled on your computer The Hardware Guide explains how to use your computer and connect peripheral devices. It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories. The Software Guide lists the pre-installed software titles and explains how to use the utility programs and perform basic computer tasks. The Customer Service Guide gives you complete information on the VAIO-Link Services. Getting help Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide nN 56 Other sources of information VAIO-Link website, which you can access if you have any problems with your computer: http://www. vaio-link. com VAIO-Link Response Centre: Before contacting the VAIO-Link Response Centre, try to solve the problem by reading the user guides and help files supplied with the peripherals or software. You will need to set up and configure your VAIO's internal modem before you can make use of these communication features. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO desktop. Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO-Link or your local Sony dealer. About the computer and software (page 57) About the display (page 61) About CDs and floppy disks (page 63) About sound (page 66) About the modem (page 67) About peripherals (page 68) About i. LINKTM devices (page 71) Getting help Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide nN 57 About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on. Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you have plugged the computer into an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), make sure the UPS is turned on and works. Check that the monitor is properly connected to the main unit. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait at least an hour before turning the computer on. If the message Press <F1> to continue, <F2> to enter setup appears at the bottom of the display, you need to initialize the BIOS (see below). 4 1 2 3 The message 'Press <F1> to continue, <F2> to enter setup' appears at startup If the message Press <F1> to continue, <F2> to enter setup appears at the bottom of the display, you need to initialize the BIOS. [. . . ] The higher the RAM capacity, the faster your current data can be processed. Pixel Port replicator Processor Product recovery CD-ROM PS/2 PSTN RAM Glossary Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide nN 91 Term Resolution Definition The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels (VGA resolution; appropriate for a 14-inch screen), 800 x 600 (appropriate for a 15-inch screen), 1, 024 by 768 (appropriate for a 17-inch screen), and 1, 280 by 1, 024. LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size. A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display. [. . . ]