User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB26GX/T

[. . . ] To access the help file, see page 56. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the SONY logo, Inspiron, Dell TrueMobile, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, DellNet, Dell TravelLite, AccessDirect, DellPlus, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. [. . . ] If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. RE I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R -- See page 75. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E -- Shut down the computer (see page 38). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD -- 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 65 w w w. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -- Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. RE I N S T A L L T H E D R I V E -- 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. See "About the Module Bay" on page 38 for instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C -- See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 56. If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound · Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. · Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly. 68 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If the CD-RW drive stops writing DIS A B L E S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A C D- R W -- For more information on power management modes, search for the keyword standby in the Windows XP Help and Support Center. C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E -- See the help files for your CD creation software. E X I T A L L O T H E R O P E N P R O G R A M S -- Exiting all other open programs before writing to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. If you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N -- A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on. [. . . ] SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. Appendix 139 w w w. c o m Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer to the reverse side of this card for complete warranty details. [. . . ]