Read Me First
PCV-L630
Thank you for purchasing your new Sony computer. Many common questions about your
computer are answered in this manual. For the most recent information, please refer to the online
version of
Read Me First
. You can access all of the electronic documentation from the Windows
®
Start menu by selecting Programs, and then VAIO Documentation. Check the Sony Support Web
site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
for the latest updates and information. For a VAIO
demonstration, press the Help key (P6). To reprogram this key to launch Help, see
Reprogramming
Your Programmable Power Keys
.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I recover applications or drivers that came with my computer if the files are corrupted or
deleted?
A:
The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if
they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title
may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to
recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that
shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The application will not run from
DOS. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer
Support.
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
1.
Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
2.
When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM
drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
3.
When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
recovery process.
Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs,
insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD,
depending on the application you wish to restore.
Q: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?
A:
You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility. To access System Setup,
click the Start button, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. When the Sony screen displays,
press the Delete key on your keyboard. Select "Chipset Features Setup" from the CMOS Setup
Utility screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. You can toggle between the
Normal (bi-directional), ECP, EPP and ECP+EPP options using the Page Up (PU) or Page Down (PD)
buttons. When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key to return to the CMOS Setup
Utility screen. Select the F10 key to Save and Exit. Select Yes (Y) to save the CMOS settings and
exit. Press the Enter key. The system automatically starts with the new settings.
Q: Why isn't the DVD-ROM drive reading a CD?
A:
After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected before trying to
access it. If your drive reads some CDs but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or
scratches. You may also need to clean the DVD-ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner.
Q: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?
A:
Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec
®
WinFax
Basic Edition for your faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic software, click the Start button, point to
Programs, and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure
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