Sony PCG-K45 - VAIO - Mobile Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, User Manual

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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. Use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed.
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 and hold the Windows key , and press D twice.
What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes?

Try restarting your computer.
1.
Click Start on the Windows
®
taskbar, and click Turn Off Computer .
2.
Click Restart .
 If restarting your computer does not work, contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical
support.
Which program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW functions?
 To write data files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, use the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system software on your
computer.

To write audio files to a CD-R or CD-RW, use the Sony SonicStage program preinstalled on your computer. Follow
these steps to open Sony SonicStage:
1.
Click Start , and then click All Programs .
2. Point to SonicStage , and then click SonicStage from the submenu.
For more information about the SonicStage program, see the SonicStage online help.
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