User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB1JFX

[. . . ] If you know only the alphanumeric passphrase, run the key-conversion program to determine the correct encryption key to use. Click Start, Programs, SONY Wireless LAN, Encryption Key Converter. If the passphrase was created for a Lucent/Agere-based wireless product, select that conversion option to find the correct key. For other wireless products, use the other conversion option to find the key. [. . . ] * When playing DVD movies on battery power, you should make sure your processor runs at optimum speed for movies. In Windows 98 or 2000, set the SpeedStep setting to Max Performance. In Windows XP, use Power Options in Control Panel to select the Portable/Laptop power scheme. Using a TV as a Monitor If you attach a TV to the S-video port and part of your Windows desktop extends beyond the edges of the TV screen, try reducing the size of your desktop to 1024 x 768 resolution or lower. The TV may not be able to display higher resolutions. Using AOL 5. 0 Software AOL software version 5. 0 automatically detects your modem and changes settings accordingly. However, if your computer has an Ambit/ESS modem, the ESS generic modem settings may prevent the modem from connecting at higher speeds. To change the settings, use the AOL software to open the Sign On screen, then click Setup, Expert Setup. On the Devices tab, select the ESS modem and click Edit, then change the modem to Hayes Compatible. Using a CD-RW Module with a Docking System If you use a CD-RW drive module in your notebook computer and in a docking system, you should recalibrate the drive each time you move it, especially if you will be writing CDs. Use the CD-RW software and a clean commercial CD for the calibration. Windows 98 Swapping Plug-In Modules In Windows 98, you should not remove or insert a plug-in module while the computer is in Standby mode. Standby mode is indicated by a blinking power-mode light. If you installed BayManager hot-swap software, you can click the taskbar icon and swap modules while the computer is turned on--but if you swap modules in Standby mode, the computer may stop responding in certain situations. You can also swap modules when the computer is shut down. If you need to reinstall or update the SONY One-Touch software, you must log in as administrator to complete the installation properly. Using VirusScan with a Network Connection If you connect to a network using a logon that's different from your Windows logon, you may get an error message from VirusScan each time you connect. To eliminate the message, assign Windows administrator privileges to the network logon. Windows XP Using an External Keyboard Fn hot-keys are not supported on any external PS/2 or USB keyboard under Windows XP. However, all hot-key functions are available via software. Using Wireless LAN Connections If you want to turn the wireless radio on or off in Windows XP, you can press the wireless on-off button, or you can use these methods: * To turn off the radio, right-click the wireless connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable. * To turn on the radio, click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections, then double-click the wireless network connection icon. With Windows XP, you probably will not have problems setting up wireless encryption using passphrases or hexadecimal keys. Therefore, the encryption key converter is not present in the Start menu. If you want to use the key converter, run c:\hp\drivers\wireless\aeiwlwep. exe. Using an Internet Proxy Server If you set up an Internet connection that uses a LAN proxy server, you should enable the option for bypassing the proxy server for local addresses. Otherwise, you may experience delays accessing local computers or other resources on your network. Windows NT 4. 0 Restoring Operation under Windows NT For Windows NT, if you install new services, hardware devices, or applications, you must reinstall the Service Pack from the Recovery CD-- see the topic farther below. This ensures that the Service Pack components and other related components work properly. It will not write over any applications, settings, or drivers you have installed. For example, if you install Windows network support, you should reinstall the Service Pack so that other components work properly. Standby Mode and the F1477 Docking System The computer may lock up if the computer is suspended while docked to the F1477 docking system. This is true even if the Phoenix APM driver is loaded. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]