User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS290JET

[. . . ] Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. SONY may make improvements or changes in the products or the programs described in this publication at any time. Requests for technical information about SONY products should be made to your SONY Authorized Dealer or your SONY Marketing Representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. [. . . ] The password cannot be reset and you will lose all data and files on the hard disk. To use the computer, you will need to replace the hard disk. This replacement will incur expenses for parts and labor. Entering a password Power-on Password Once you set a power-on password, the power-on password prompt ( ) appears at the top left corner of the screen each time you turn on your computer or when your computer returns from hibernation mode to normal operation. Notes: 1. When both power-on and hard disk passwords are set, the computer asks for the power-on password at boot-up and resume from hibernation mode. When the power-on password is set, and you want to enter the BIOS Utility, you need to press F1 immediately after correctly entering the power-on password. Setup Password Protecting your computer 77 Using passwords Once you set a setup password, the setup password prompt ( ) appears at the top left corner of the screen when you press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Hard Disk Password Once you set a hard disk password, the hard disk password prompt ( ) appears at the top left corner of the screen each time you turn on your computer or when your computer returns from hibernation mode to normal operation. Notes: 1. When both power-on and hard disk passwords are set, the computer asks for the power-on password at boot-up and resume from hibernation mode. When the hard disk password is set, and you want to enter the BIOS Utility, you need to press F1 immediately after correctly entering the hard disk password. To enter a password, do the following: 1. Don't hold down a key too long, because the same character will be entered continuously. . . . . . . . . . . 82 87 88 89 90 92 93 95 97 98 98 99 100 100 101 102 103 104 106 107 108 109 109 109 110 111 © Copyright SONY Corporation 1999 81 Frequently asked questions This section addresses frequently asked questions. Go to the page indicated in the following chart and do the specified action. Questions How to stop the screen from blanking How to switch the TrackPoint and mouse How to set the display resolution How to set the external monitor How to maximize the battery life How to install the operating system How to use the Recovery CD How to test/troubleshoot installed hardware How to restart the computer if it locks How to purchase accessories and upgrades How to get service Page 83 83 83 84 85 85 86 86 86 86 86 82 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Frequently asked questions My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to. You can change the power management timers with the Power Management Properties window. Set a longer time-out value for "Turn off monitor". How can I use an external mouse when I am at my desk, but then use the TrackPoint when I am away from my desk?For a PS/2 mouse: Connect the PS/2 mouse. The TrackPoint is automatically disabled. To use the TrackPoint again, disconnect the PS/2 mouse. Note: You can use the TrackPoint with an external USB mouse simultaneously. Why do I not get the highest possible resolution out of my external monitor when I am using the LCD and external monitor at the same time? Solving computer problems 83 Frequently asked questions You can set any resolution for either the ThinkPad LCD or the external monitor. When you use both at the same time, the resolution of both is the same. [. . . ] Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l'on raccorde leur matériel à des jacks d'abonné, sauf dans les cas précis prévus par les tarifs paticuliers de ces entreprises. 140 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 User's Reference Notices Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d'entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demader à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d'énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d'eau métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à électricien, selon le cas. [. . . ]