Sony PCG-R505GCP - Manual (Page 60)

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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
Why did the computer (LCD) screen go blank?
❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a
power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.
The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on.
❑ Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
❑ If the computer is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to
activate the computer screen.
❑ If the display mode is set to external display (such as TV), press and hold the
Fn key while you press F7 several times.
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad
Why doesn’t the mouse work properly?
❑ If you are using a Sony USB mouse, make sure the mouse is securely
plugged into the USB port.
❑ If you are using an external mouse, make sure the mouse is securely plugged
into the mouse connector.
❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application
Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “Using the Application
Recovery CD(s)” on page 46 for more information.
Why doesn’t the touch pad work properly.
❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the
computer. To enable the touchpad:
1 (Windows XP) Press the Windows key , and then press the Up
Arrow key to select All Programs.
(Windows 2000) Press the Windows key , and then press the Up
Arrow key to select Programs.
2 Press Enter.
3 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup, and
press Enter.