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Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work?  Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1. Press the Windows key . 2. Press U. The Turn off computer window opens. 3. Press R to restart the computer.  If the computer does not restart, 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 key . to select Shut Down 3. Press Enter. 4. Press R to restart the computer.  If you still cannot restart your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off the computer.  If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer.  If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed.  You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer. See To enable the touch pad. How do I change the left and right button assignments? If your computer is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may want to change the button assignments. Follow these steps: 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears with the Buttons tab selected. 2. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to install your settings. You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Click OK to close the window. and Down Arrow keys to make your selections. Page 74

Section	Page
Welcome	1
Ergonomics and Caring for your Computer	2
Applying Ergonomics	3
Storing Your Computer	4
Using Cables and Connections	5
Cleaning Your Computer	6
Handling the LCD Screen	7
Powering Your Computer	8
Using AC Power	9
Connecting the AC adapter	10
Turning on the computer	11
Using the Battery	12
Inserting a battery	13
Removing a battery	14
Locating battery information	15
Charging a battery	16
Notes on batteries	17
Frequently asked questions	18
Conserving Battery Power	19
Using power saving modes	20
Using power schemes	21
Frequently asked questions	23
Internet and Network Connections	24
Internet Connections	25
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection	26
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection	28
Customizing your Internet connection	30
Frequently asked questions	31
Network Connections	32
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections	33
Using wireless network connections (on selected models only)	35
Checking your network connection status	40
Frequently asked questions	41
Connecting Another VAIO Computer	42
Connecting VAIO computers	43
Disconnecting VAIO computers	45
Frequently asked questions	46
CDs and DVDs	47
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs	48
Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs	50
Playing CDs	51
Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R	53
Playing DVDs	55
Connecting your computer to a TV	56
Playing DVDs on a TV	57
Disconnecting your computer from a TV	58
Playing DVDs on your computer	59
Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only)	60
Frequently asked questions	61
Printer Connections	64
Printing With Your Computer	65
Connecting a printer	66
Disconnecting a printer	68
Frequently asked questions	69
Computer Features	70
Using the Touch Pad	71
Describing the touch pad	72
Customizing the touch pad	73
Frequently asked questions	74
Using Memory Stick Media	75
Selecting Memory Stick media	76
Inserting Memory Stick media	77
Viewing the contents	78
Write-protecting Memory Stick media	79
Formatting Memory Stick media	80
Removing Memory Stick media	81
Frequently asked questions	82
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs	83
Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections	84
Using a Floppy Disk Drive	85
Connecting a floppy disk drive	86
Inserting and removing floppy disks	87
Protecting floppy disks	88
Disconnecting a floppy disk drive	89
Storing a floppy disk drive	90
Frequently asked questions	91
Using PC Cards	92
Inserting PC Cards	93
Removing PC Cards	94
Frequently asked questions	95
Mice and Keyboards	96
Using the Keyboard	97
Key descriptions	98
Combinations and functions with the Windows key	100
Indicator Lights	101
Combinations and functions with the Fn key	102
Connecting External Mice and Keyboards	103
Connecting a mouse or keyboard	104
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard	105
Frequently asked questions	106
Audio and Video Connections	107
Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders	108
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder	109
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder	110
Using a digital video camera recorder	111
Frequently asked questions	112
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors	113
Connecting a computer monitor	114
Connecting a multimedia device	115
Selecting a display	116
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector	118
Changing Video Memory Size	119
Using Speakers	120
Connecting speakers	121
Disconnecting speakers	122
Adjusting the volume	123
Enabling the audio feature	124
Frequently asked questions	125
Using Microphones	126
Connecting a microphone	127
Disconnecting a microphone	128
Using a microphone to record sound	129
Frequently asked questions	130
Preinstalled Programs	131
Program Support Information	132
Memory Upgrades	137
Precautions and Procedures	138
Removing and Installing Memory Modules	139
Confirming Added Memory Capacity	141
Troubleshooting	142