Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

161nN Troubleshooting >
Speakers
What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
❑Check the suggestions in What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 160).
❑If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See the 
programs help file for more information.
❑Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound.
❑Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use....

162nN Troubleshooting >
Touch Pad
Touch Pad
What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
❑You may have disabled the touch pad. Press the Fn+F1 keys to enable it. See Using the Touch Pad (page 38).
❑Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer.
❑If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window.
❑If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the 
M or...

163nN Troubleshooting >
Keyboard
Keyboard
What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
The language layout of your computers keyboard is labeled on the packaging box. If you choose a different regional keyboard 
when you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be mismatched.
To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps:
1Click Start and Control Panel.
2Click Clock, Language, and Region, and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and 
Language....

164nN Troubleshooting >
Floppy Disks
Floppy Disks
Why doesnt the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon appear on the taskbar 
when the drive is connected?
Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive. First, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB 
port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does 
not appear, follow these steps:
1Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive.
2Wait...

165nN Troubleshooting >
Audio/Video
Audio/Video
What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may not be securely 
plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See Connecting an i.LINK 
Device (page 91) for more information.
 
How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps:
1Click...

166nN Troubleshooting >
Audio/Video
What should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the 
HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack?
❑You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the 
HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack. For the detailed procedure, see How do I change the sound 
output device? (page 165).
❑If you still hear no sound from the sound output device,...

167nN Troubleshooting >
Audio/Video
How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?
To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S/PDIF-compatible device connected to your computer, 
follow these steps:
1Click Start and Control Panel.
2Click Hardware and Sound.
3Click Manage audio devices under Sound.
4On the Playback tab, select the optical out icon and click Properties.
5Click the Supported Formats tab.
6Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby...

168nN Troubleshooting >
Memory Stick
Memory Stick
What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer 
on other devices?
You may need to reformat your Memory Stick.
Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick, 
back up important data and confirm that Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep.
1Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built-in storage device to save data or images....

169nN Troubleshooting >
Peripherals
Peripherals
What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
❑If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply. For example, if you are using a digital 
camera, check if the battery is charged. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to an 
AC outlet.
❑Try using another USB port on your computer. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first 
time you connected the...

170nN Trademarks >
Trademarks
SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 and Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, OpenMG, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO 
Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, M2, and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony...