various issues

Not sure if some of these are "bugs" per se but any help would be great,
thanks.

#1

It appears the network icon in taskbar is not showing proper strength,
perhaps a bug. When clicking it to pull up the network available connections,
it shows full strength but in the tray icon it *always* shows half strength.

#2

When I do shutdown via the start menu, it shows as shutting down and power
does go off. The odd part is (when AC plugged in and battery is 100%) if I
go turn this on 2 hours later or even less (without AC) battery shows about
85% - 91% level. Why does it lose about 10%-15%? This can't be normal.

Also, is it normal that it takes about 10 seconds to get out of standby or
hibernation (sleep mode) once you press the power button to return to
windows? The power "start menu" option in Vista is set to sleep

I already reinstalled vista fresh (not upgrade), problem still persists.

Event viewer shows these errors:

Warnings

This driver caused a delay during standby while servicing a device:
Driver File Name : \Driver\tunnel
Driver Friendly Name : Microsoft Tunnel Interface Driver
Driver Version : 6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Driver Total Time : 755ms
Driver Degradation Time : 355ms
Incident Time (UTC) : 1/5/2007 3:55:38 AM
Device Name : ROOT\*ISATAP


#3

I cannot find any option to adjust gamma in the display. I do not want to
lessen the actual brightness of the screen but only lessen the gamma slightly
for my better viewing pleasure. I tried using a little (no longer supported,
official home page down) software called Gamma Pannel. Its inconvenient
because for one, the "hot key" never works and coming out of sleep mode after
closing laptop, I have to manually open the gamma panel software and reset
the display where I saved it. Anyone know a better method than this?

I did install the official Intel driver for my Sony but believe it or not,
it does not allow you to go below 1.0 on gamma, which it is already by
default on 1.0 (the least available). Strange.

Perhaps someone can actually explain the best method, best way to
*determine* what is the best setting for gamma, contrast and brightness. Of
course I understand its a personal preference, but I'm generally asking for
feedback to get the view more natural, or accurate if I'm wording this right.

#4

I unchecked "capitalize first letter of sentence" in both Word and Outlook.
It resets itself (checked on) again after restarting or rebooting. I'm using
Office 2007 Ultimate.


Vista Ultimate RTM
Office 2007 Ultimate RTM
Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G

dxdiag info

------------------
System Information
------------------
Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
(6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
System Model: VGN-FE770G
BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
Processor: Intel® Core™2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1181MB used, 3114MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel® GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_81EF104D&REV_03
Display Memory: 224 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 224 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1151 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/13/2006 18:32:52, 2105344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes

Chad:
- I noticed reading over your specs at the bottom of you list of comments
and questions (very well done as i will do same next posting)..
Anyway, your monitor shows as "pnp" and i would suggest you try installing
your monitor driver as mine worked that was designed for xp.. just a thought..
Ron

"Chad" wrote:

> Not sure if some of these are "bugs" per se but any help would be great,
> thanks.
>
> #1
>
> It appears the network icon in taskbar is not showing proper strength,
> perhaps a bug. When clicking it to pull up the network available connections,
> it shows full strength but in the tray icon it *always* shows half strength.
>
> #2
>
> When I do shutdown via the start menu, it shows as shutting down and power
> does go off. The odd part is (when AC plugged in and battery is 100%) if I
> go turn this on 2 hours later or even less (without AC) battery shows about
> 85% - 91% level. Why does it lose about 10%-15%? This can't be normal.
>
> Also, is it normal that it takes about 10 seconds to get out of standby or
> hibernation (sleep mode) once you press the power button to return to
> windows? The power "start menu" option in Vista is set to sleep
>
> I already reinstalled vista fresh (not upgrade), problem still persists.
>
> Event viewer shows these errors:
>
> Warnings
>
> This driver caused a delay during standby while servicing a device:
> Driver File Name : \Driver\tunnel
> Driver Friendly Name : Microsoft Tunnel Interface Driver
> Driver Version : 6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> Driver Total Time : 755ms
> Driver Degradation Time : 355ms
> Incident Time (UTC) : 1/5/2007 3:55:38 AM
> Device Name : ROOT\*ISATAP
>
>
> #3
>
> I cannot find any option to adjust gamma in the display. I do not want to
> lessen the actual brightness of the screen but only lessen the gamma slightly
> for my better viewing pleasure. I tried using a little (no longer supported,
> official home page down) software called Gamma Pannel. Its inconvenient
> because for one, the "hot key" never works and coming out of sleep mode after
> closing laptop, I have to manually open the gamma panel software and reset
> the display where I saved it. Anyone know a better method than this?
>
> I did install the official Intel driver for my Sony but believe it or not,
> it does not allow you to go below 1.0 on gamma, which it is already by
> default on 1.0 (the least available). Strange.
>
> Perhaps someone can actually explain the best method, best way to
> *determine* what is the best setting for gamma, contrast and brightness. Of
> course I understand its a personal preference, but I'm generally asking for
> feedback to get the view more natural, or accurate if I'm wording this right.
>
> #4
>
> I unchecked "capitalize first letter of sentence" in both Word and Outlook.
> It resets itself (checked on) again after restarting or rebooting. I'm using
> Office 2007 Ultimate.
>
>
> Vista Ultimate RTM
> Office 2007 Ultimate RTM
> Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G
>
> dxdiag info
>
> ------------------
> System Information
> ------------------
> Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
> (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
> System Model: VGN-FE770G
> BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
> Processor: Intel® Core™2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
> Memory: 2038MB RAM
> Page File: 1181MB used, 3114MB available
> Windows Dir: C:\Windows
> DirectX Version: DirectX 10
> DX Setup Parameters: Not found
> DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
>
> ---------------
> Display Devices
> ---------------
> Card name: Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family
> Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
> Chip type: Intel® GMA 950
> DAC type: Internal
> Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_81EF104D&REV_03
> Display Memory: 224 MB
> Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
> Shared Memory: 224 MB
> Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
> Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
> Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
> Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1151 (English)
> DDI Version: 9Ex
> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> Driver Date/Size: 12/13/2006 18:32:52, 2105344 bytes
> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
>
>

"Sendmealist" wrote:

> Chad:
> - I noticed reading over your specs at the bottom of you list of comments
> and questions (very well done as i will do same next posting)..
> Anyway, your monitor shows as "pnp" and i would suggest you try installing
> your monitor driver as mine worked that was designed for xp.. just a thought..
> Ron
>
> "Chad" wrote:
>
> > Not sure if some of these are "bugs" per se but any help would be great,
> > thanks.
> >
> > #1
> >
> > It appears the network icon in taskbar is not showing proper strength,
> > perhaps a bug. When clicking it to pull up the network available connections,
> > it shows full strength but in the tray icon it *always* shows half strength.
> >
> > #2
> >
> > When I do shutdown via the start menu, it shows as shutting down and power
> > does go off. The odd part is (when AC plugged in and battery is 100%) if I
> > go turn this on 2 hours later or even less (without AC) battery shows about
> > 85% - 91% level. Why does it lose about 10%-15%? This can't be normal.
> >
> > Also, is it normal that it takes about 10 seconds to get out of standby or
> > hibernation (sleep mode) once you press the power button to return to
> > windows? The power "start menu" option in Vista is set to sleep
> >
> > I already reinstalled vista fresh (not upgrade), problem still persists.
> >
> > Event viewer shows these errors:
> >
> > Warnings
> >
> > This driver caused a delay during standby while servicing a device:
> > Driver File Name : \Driver\tunnel
> > Driver Friendly Name : Microsoft Tunnel Interface Driver
> > Driver Version : 6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> > Driver Total Time : 755ms
> > Driver Degradation Time : 355ms
> > Incident Time (UTC) : 1/5/2007 3:55:38 AM
> > Device Name : ROOT\*ISATAP
> >
> >
> > #3
> >
> > I cannot find any option to adjust gamma in the display. I do not want to
> > lessen the actual brightness of the screen but only lessen the gamma slightly
> > for my better viewing pleasure. I tried using a little (no longer supported,
> > official home page down) software called Gamma Pannel. Its inconvenient
> > because for one, the "hot key" never works and coming out of sleep mode after
> > closing laptop, I have to manually open the gamma panel software and reset
> > the display where I saved it. Anyone know a better method than this?
> >
> > I did install the official Intel driver for my Sony but believe it or not,
> > it does not allow you to go below 1.0 on gamma, which it is already by
> > default on 1.0 (the least available). Strange.
> >
> > Perhaps someone can actually explain the best method, best way to
> > *determine* what is the best setting for gamma, contrast and brightness. Of
> > course I understand its a personal preference, but I'm generally asking for
> > feedback to get the view more natural, or accurate if I'm wording this right.
> >
> > #4
> >
> > I unchecked "capitalize first letter of sentence" in both Word and Outlook.
> > It resets itself (checked on) again after restarting or rebooting. I'm using
> > Office 2007 Ultimate.
> >
> >
> > Vista Ultimate RTM
> > Office 2007 Ultimate RTM
> > Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G
> >
> > dxdiag info
> >
> > ------------------
> > System Information
> > ------------------
> > Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
> > (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> > System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
> > System Model: VGN-FE770G
> > BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
> > Processor: Intel® Core™2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
> > Memory: 2038MB RAM
> > Page File: 1181MB used, 3114MB available
> > Windows Dir: C:\Windows
> > DirectX Version: DirectX 10
> > DX Setup Parameters: Not found
> > DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
> >
> > ---------------
> > Display Devices
> > ---------------
> > Card name: Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family
> > Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
> > Chip type: Intel® GMA 950
> > DAC type: Internal
> > Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_81EF104D&REV_03
> > Display Memory: 224 MB
> > Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
> > Shared Memory: 224 MB
> > Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
> > Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
> > Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
> > Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1151 (English)
> > DDI Version: 9Ex
> > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> > Driver Date/Size: 12/13/2006 18:32:52, 2105344 bytes
> > WHQL Logo'd: Yes
> >
> >


Its a Sony laptop and I do not have any monitor external attached. How would
I know which driver to use?