David wrote:
> Hi
>
> I just formatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows XP on my Sony
> TR3A VAIO. I also installed drivers that seemed appropriate from the
> Sony Support website.
>
> Now I can't get the brightness to adjust. It used to adjust when I
> hit Fn - F5 and I could adjust the brighness up and down with the
> arrow keys. Now when I am on batteries the screen is so dim as to be
> nearly useless.
>
> When I am on AC power the screen is stuck on maximum brightness but I
> guess I can live with that
>
> Sony Tech support says I need some software that is not posted on the
> website. They say I should have backed up the drivers but thats too
> late to do. Sony sells disks with the software I need but the disk
> for my TR3A is out of stock with no date available when it will be
> in.
>
> I also don't have the software to for the built in video camera but
> thats not really a big deal but I would like to do video calls with
> Skype.
>
> Hope somebody can help.
>
> David
> dgoldenberg_at_verizon_dot_net

Try the SonyTR forum: http://www.siliconpopculture.com/forum/

You need the Sony Utilities Library, Sony PowerPanel, two utilities for
the function keys which names I don't remember. I have your email
address. I have a complete set of the TR3A installation CDs but they are
with the TR3A which is on vacation and will not return until mid-week.
As I recall, the install CDs can be used to selectively install the
proprietary Sony files. I'll let you know.

Q