User manual SONY VAIO VGC-JS190J

[. . . ] For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. [. . . ] Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the process. 6. 8. The Windows ® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the as s ignment of an identifying letter to a s pec ific drive, s uc h as Drive C or Drive D whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. , C ompac tFlas h®, or M ic rodrive media s lot. See the Y our c omputer may be equipped with removable media drives , s uc h as a M emory Stic k ®, SmartM edia online Specification s heet for more information about your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 2 Page 91 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 92 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu 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. 2. 3. Page 96 Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 97 How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1. [. . . ] VAIO Hints and Tips provides helpful information about using your computer's preinstalled hardware and software. You can find suggestions on improving system performance, answers to frequently asked questions, and creative ways to tap into your computer's multimedia capabilities. As you become familiar with your computer's features, your creative VAIO® computer experience expands. For support information, see Click to DVD VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]