User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB1AFX/B

[. . . ] This could cause its data to become corrupted. Certain applications, such as Intuit's Quicken, keep their working files open, and they update the files as you make changes. For such applications, you should open only files that reside on the hard drive, not on a removable disk. An open file on a removable disk (such as a floppy disk or PC Card) is susceptible to corruption in certain situations. Before suspending, docking, or undocking your computer, always save your data and close any applications you have open, especially applications that are not power aware, audio and video applications, and applications using PC Cards and I/O devices such as a CD-ROM drive. Changing Display Settings To change display settings such as resolution (screen area) or extended desktop setup, you should use the advanced Intel settings instead of the normal Windows settings. [. . . ] Open Display properties in Control Panel, on the Settings tab click Advanced, Intel Graphics Technology, Graphics Properties, then change the settings you want. Or you can click the Intel Graphics Technology icon in the taskbar. Using Wireless LAN Here are some suggestions about setting the wireless LAN configuration: * When you connect to a wireless network via an access point, your computer should be able to use network resources. If, when you log on, your computer cannot connect to network resources, your computer may not have been assigned an IP address. For Windows 98, to check your IP address, click Start, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt and type winipcfg. For Windows 2000, to check your IP address, click Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt and type ipconfig. If the subnet mask for your wireless connection is 255. 255. 000. 000, the network server did not assign an IP address to your computer, and you may have to release and renew your network IP address--see the readme file mentioned below. If this does not fix the problem, the access point may need to be rebooted. * If you want to change the SSID to a different value to connect to a different access point, or if you want to change from Infrastructure mode to AdHoc mode, you may first have to release and renew the internet IP address. If you have trouble setting up or using a wireless LAN connection, see the information about wireless LAN in c:\hp\Drivers\Wireless\Readme. txt. Working with Graphic-Intensive Applications You can press Fn+F5 to switch between built-in and external displays. However, you should avoid switching while graphic-intensive applications are running, such as multimedia or OpenGL applications. In some situations, switching displays can cause video corruption or application shutdown. The battery operating time of a notebook computer could be greatly reduced by some of these enhancements. Best Practices for Using Your SONY Notebook Computer The following are recommendations on how to maintain your notebook computer during everyday use, as well as how to prevent potential physical damage or data loss. Hard disk drives and other internal components are not infallible, and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation. Physical Care * Avoid bumps or jolts. - Suspend or shut down the computer before transporting it. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could cause loss of data or damage to the drive. - Carry the computer in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts. Take precautions against accidental bumps. - Do not operate the computer while traveling over bumpy terrain. * Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the computer. Suspend or shut down the computer before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space. * Do not pick up or carry the computer by the display. [. . . ] Suspend or shut down the computer before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space. * Do not pick up or carry the computer by the display. * Do not use the computer outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather) or in any extremes of temperature or humidity. General Use * Set the brightness of your display to the lowest comfortable level. This will help prolong your battery charge. [. . . ]