User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190NCC

[. . . ] The i. LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i. LINK devices. All products with an i. LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i. LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i. LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 5 Change to Current Document Title Front panel (Model equipped with Giga Pocket shown) 1 2 3 4 Optical drive 1 See the Specifications sheet for more information. [. . . ] Select the Device Manager tab to view installed drivers. If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: 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. 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. 29 Change to Current Document Title See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings. Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?1 2 3 4 5 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the screen resolution. " Click the Settings tab. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. Click Apply and then click OK. Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. From the Modems tab, click to select your modem. Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is not working properly, click the troubleshoot button. The Help and Support Center window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. 6 You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD(s) for more information. Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?1 2 3 4 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Click OK. Topic: My microphone does not work. Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC jack. [. . . ] 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. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. 40 For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). [. . . ]