User manual SYMPHONIC WSC3809

[. . . ] Exceptional performance -- Your notebook includes a mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor* and a V. 90/K56flex-compatible modem. Portability -- Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power, even while you use the optional docking station. Sony audio and video quality -- High-quality MPEG2 video, which supports full-screen display (12. 1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and enables you to take advantage of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. Multimedia features -- Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs. [. . . ] Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. * i. LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i. LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i. LINK devices. All products with an i. LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i. LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i. LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 51 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook Quick Start SonyStyle ConnectSM (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial-up, as well as DSL, Internet connection services. To find out which plan is best for you, visit http://www. sonystyleconnect. com and find out what is available in your area. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. The Control Panel window appears. 56 Using Your Recovery CDs 4 5 6 7 Click Performance and Maintenance, then click System. Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver. The Properties dialog box for that device appears Properties dialog box. 8 9 Click Reinstall Driver. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD. 10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation. 57 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook Quick Start Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) (Windows 2000) 1 2 3 4 Turn on your notebook. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical disc drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Select the appropriate driver. To use the System Recovery CD(s) This CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and applications will be lost. You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased. If you experience a problem with your notebook, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) to reinstall device drivers. See "To use the Application Recovery CD(s)" on page 54 and "To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)" on page 55 for more information. [. . . ] Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select Properties to access the Properties window. The printer should now function properly. 2 3 4 Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windows® operating system installed on your computer, and that it has the correct printer drivers. 75 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook Quick Start 76 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order listed. Support Options 1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick Start The online VAIO® Notebook User Guide and printed VAIO® Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems. (Microsoft® Windows XP) To access the online user guide, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide. [. . . ]