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manual abstract
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 n127 N Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed? Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity. To solve this problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver. What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer? To boot your computer from the external device, for example the USB floppy disk drive or the USB optical disc drive, you need to change the boot device. Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Troubleshooting > Computer n128 N How do I reduce the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored. If your computer includes a solid state drive, you might want to reduce the volume of the recovery partition by following these steps: 1 Insert a recovery disc into an external optical disc drive (not supplied) while your computer is on, turn off the computer, and then turn it on once again. 2 Press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears during the startup process. ! Use recovery disc(s) you created upon delivery of your computer. 3 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 4 Select your operating system and click Next. 5 Click VAIO Recovery Center. 6 Click Restore Complete System and Start. 7 Select Skip and click Next. You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value-added content. 8 Select No and click Next. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! The above procedure involves system recovery. The applications and data you added on the storage drive before reducing the volume of the recovery partition will all be lost. Once you have reduced the volume of the recovery partition, you need the recovery disc(s) for later system recovery. Troubleshooting > Computer n129 N 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. Why doesn't my computer respond fast enough while Windows Aero is running? (Sticky Note comment spock 24.07.2009 10:06:38 Unmarked set by spock) Performance of your computer is not guaranteed while Windows Aero is running. It is recommended you disable Windows Aero to ensure optimum performance. To disable Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Select themes other than Aero Themes. Troubleshooting > System Security n130 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 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click Action Center. 4 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: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 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 p...
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