Sony PCV-R549DS - Manual (Page 3)

A: From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Click the Display icon and select
Settings. Move the Screen area slider to change the resolution.
Q: Why does Windows lock up during shut down?
A: The Windows
®
operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including
incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting
information, you can search Windows Help. From the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents
tab, click Troubleshooting, and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters. Click the subject for which
you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem.
Q: Why is my system running slowly?
A: The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and
running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory
may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit
PC-100 SDRAM DIMM modules. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be
purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at www.sony.com/accessories. For information
on installing memory, see the online document
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer .
Q: Why is there no sound in any application?
A: There are independent controls for your system volume.
 There is volume control in the Windows
®
task tray. Click the icon and slide the level bar up to
increase the volume.
 In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows
volume control .
Q: Why doesn't my 8x CD-RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD-RW drive?
A: You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance.
If you must use other media, the following steps may be helpful:
If you are having difficulty formatting non-8x writable media, change the write speed from 8x to 2x
or 1x. To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed, click the My Computer icon
on your desktop. Right-click the CD-RW drive icon, select Properties, and then select the Settings
tab. Change the "Current Write Speed" field to 1x or 2x, and then click OK. Your CD-RW drive is
assigned drive H as its default.
Q: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?
A: Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Control Panel, and then click Modems. Click
Dialing Properties. Next to "Dial using," select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button. Click OK.
Q: Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive?
A: If you notice that your system is slow to respond due to unusual floppy disk drive activity, it
could be because of Find Fast. To determine if Find Fast is present, click Start, point to Programs,
and then point to Startup. Removing this item may remedy the problem.
Supplementary Information
About Your Computer's Microprocessor (PCV-R547DS only)
Your computer comes equipped with the Intel
®
Pentium
®
III 600E MHz microprocessor, a CPU with
a 256K cache on die, level two. All references in the supplied printed and online manuals to your
computer's 600 MHz microprocessor are to the 600E MHz microprocessor.
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000
If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Word 2000 will not be
recovered. Use the Word 2000 CD-ROM to recover this application.
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