VAIO® Computer User Guide
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Topic: My keyboard does not work.
❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port.
❑ Close all applications and turn off your computer. Restart your computer.
Topic: I cannot find the Windows
®
taskbar.
The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized.
❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top,
and bottom edges of the screen. The taskbar appears when the cursor is
placed over its location.
1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
2 Clear the checkbox for Autohide and then click OK.
❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left, right,
top and bottom edges of the display screen. The taskbar has been located
when the cursor changes into a double arrow cursor.
❑ Left-click and drag away from the edge of the display screen. The
minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible.
Topic: Why is my system running slowly?
❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with 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-133 SDRAM
DIMM modules. For information on installing memory, please see the online
document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer (PCV-
RX450/PCV-RX460).
Topic: My i.LINK
®
device does not appear on the desktop.
1 Turn off and disconnect your device.
2 Reconnect your device.
3 Turn on your device.
