User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO L850

[. . . ] 74 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 4 Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. [. . . ] The VAIO User Guide appears. VAIO User Guide (Windows 2000) 1 2 User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information 35 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet. To set up a dial-up connection (Windows XP) 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. See "Setting up a dial-up Internet connection" in the Internet and Network Connections chapter of your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide. Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 New Connection Wizard 3 4 5 6 Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. 36 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection To set up a dial-up connection (Windows 2000) 1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard window appears. Internet Connection Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection. 37 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data. (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off. (Windows 2000) Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows window, and select Shut Down. Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer, immediately turn off and unplug the computer. It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air. Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 44 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to normal operation. This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. About Recovery Options About the Recovery Media Kit Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 39 VAIO® Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have several options when recovering software or your computer's operating system. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another computer before proceeding with system recovery. Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the Recovery Media Kit, or from using the F10 key1 on notebook computers. [. . . ] Why can't I turn off my computer? It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located on the taskbar. Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of unsaved data. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears, click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu. [. . . ]