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Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. When entering the password, check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit. If both or either of the lights is lit, press the Num Lk (or Num Lock) key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password. Troubleshooting > Computer n136 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? . Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. . Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. . On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact VAIO-Link to reset it. A reset fee will be charged. How can I change the boot device order? You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select the drive whose boot device order you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Troubleshooting > Computer n137 N Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn off. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer? To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to change the boot device. Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored. To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane. Troubleshooting > System Security n138 N System Security How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer. The best way to protect your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. How do I keep my antivirus software updated? You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee, Inc. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, and McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download updates. See the help file included with your software program for more information. Troubleshooting > Battery n139 N Battery How do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. When is my computer using AC power? When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When should I recharge the battery pack? . When the battery charge level falls below 10%. . When both the charge and power indicator lights blink. . When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time. When should I replace the battery pack? If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. To check the battery charge capacity, see To check the battery charge capacity (page 23). Troubleshooting > Battery n140 N Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm? No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but som...
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