Sony PCG-GRV680 VAIO User Guide - Page 158
On the Windows, depending on the model - laptop
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2. Press U. 3. Press R to select restart. 3. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow Down. key to select Shut 3. Press Enter. 4. Press R to select restart. 4. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud? The computer's fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU. By lowering the CPU speed, you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer's fan. If your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility1, use it to lower the CPU speed. If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility, use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed. To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility: 1. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click either the CPU icon purchased. or Profile icon , depending on the model you 2. Select Edit/Create Profiles. The AC Power Profile Editor window appears. 3. Double-click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open. 4. Double-click Thermal Control Strategy - Performance, and select Quiet. 5. Restart your computer. See PowerPanel Help for more information. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Select Portable/Laptop in the Power schemes box. 4. Click Apply. 5. Click OK. Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum? This is normal. Because your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes, System Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of the maximum speed. Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)? You may need to refresh the computer screen. Press the Windows key 1 A vailable on s elected models. and press D twice. Page 158