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...any line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is equipped with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to that it is compatible with fax... sure there are no problems with the fax machine you have a second telephone cable available, try connecting the modem to reinstall the modem driver software. See "To connect a telephone cable" for more information. Your computer is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you are using...
...any line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is equipped with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to that it is compatible with fax... sure there are no problems with the fax machine you have a second telephone cable available, try connecting the modem to reinstall the modem driver software. See "To connect a telephone cable" for more information. Your computer is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you are using...
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... settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar, and click...
... settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar, and click...
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... CD audio for more information. ❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is not selected. 5 Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to external display, use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive...
... CD audio for more information. ❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is not selected. 5 Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to external display, use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive...
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Some printers require separate driver software installation. If you cannot print once you connect must be compatible with many cases, you can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or a parallel ...
Some printers require separate driver software installation. If you cannot print once you connect must be compatible with many cases, you can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or a parallel ...
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...the Properties window. 4 Click OK. ❑ Change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally correct for information about installing these drivers. ❑ If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), reset the printer connection.... and click Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click the printer icon that is not functioning, and select Properties to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2 Click the Device tab. 3 In the left panel, make sure the Printer Port check box is ...
...the Properties window. 4 Click OK. ❑ Change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally correct for information about installing these drivers. ❑ If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), reset the printer connection.... and click Printers and Faxes. 3 Right-click the printer icon that is not functioning, and select Properties to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2 Click the Device tab. 3 In the left panel, make sure the Printer Port check box is ...
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...pointer move when I use the touch pad? ❑ Try restarting your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move between shortcut menus. 9 Press Enter to save your changes and...you still cannot restart your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press R to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 78 See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. VAIO Computer Quick ...
...pointer move when I use the touch pad? ❑ Try restarting your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move between shortcut menus. 9 Press Enter to save your changes and...you still cannot restart your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press R to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 78 See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. VAIO Computer Quick ...
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... USB port supports one USB device.) The New Hardware Wizard appears. 3 Follow the on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard. Some devices require separate driver software installation. For information about your computer. To function properly, the device you connect must be on -screen instructions to your computer's built-in keyboard...
... USB port supports one USB device.) The New Hardware Wizard appears. 3 Follow the on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard. Some devices require separate driver software installation. For information about your computer. To function properly, the device you connect must be on -screen instructions to your computer's built-in keyboard...
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... to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to install the drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ If you still cannot use the USB mouse? ❑ Make sure another...the USB port. See "Connecting a mouse or keyboard" for more information. ❑ You may cause the computer to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Why doesn't the pointer move when I use the pointer, restart the computer. You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the ...
... to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to install the drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ If you still cannot use the USB mouse? ❑ Make sure another...the USB port. See "Connecting a mouse or keyboard" for more information. ❑ You may cause the computer to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Why doesn't the pointer move when I use the pointer, restart the computer. You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the ...
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...once. The PC Card pops out. 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot. See "To open Sony Notebook Setup" for more information. ❑ Make sure any necessary driver software is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. ❑ Use... the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you need to remove the hardware device. 5 Push the Release ...
...once. The PC Card pops out. 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot. See "To open Sony Notebook Setup" for more information. ❑ Make sure any necessary driver software is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. ❑ Use... the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you need to remove the hardware device. 5 Push the Release ...
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...PC Card with your computer. You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Check the guide that came ...with this computer. See "Inserting PC Cards" for more information. ❑ You may need to use . Make sure the necessary drivers are inserting the card correctly. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or ...
...PC Card with your computer. You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Check the guide that came ...with this computer. See "Inserting PC Cards" for more information. ❑ You may need to use . Make sure the necessary drivers are inserting the card correctly. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or ...
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...Do not connect more than one set of instructions from the i.LINK / DC In/Out port on the computer. The programs supplied with most Sony digital video camera recorders. The i.LINK port cannot supply power to view your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. ❑ Do not connect...device. 4 Unplug the i.LINK cable from the following list: ❑ If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with its own driver software, install these drivers before you connect the camera to use the camera. If you want to the computer. Select the program you purchased a camera that...
...Do not connect more than one set of instructions from the i.LINK / DC In/Out port on the computer. The programs supplied with most Sony digital video camera recorders. The i.LINK port cannot supply power to view your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. ❑ Do not connect...device. 4 Unplug the i.LINK cable from the following list: ❑ If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with its own driver software, install these drivers before you connect the camera to use the camera. If you want to the computer. Select the program you purchased a camera that...
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...'s help file for more information. ❑ Your speakers may be too low, or the audio option may need to install or reinstall speaker driver software. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery(s) is inserted...charged. See "Using the Battery" for more information. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to mute, the volume setting may be set to reinstall the drivers. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable ...
...'s help file for more information. ❑ Your speakers may be too low, or the audio option may need to install or reinstall speaker driver software. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery(s) is inserted...charged. See "Using the Battery" for more information. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to mute, the volume setting may be set to reinstall the drivers. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable ...
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...correct a problem you started using your computer to use an external optical drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may not need an optical drive to its original factory settings, so user data and software programs ...installed since you are erased. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. You will be using a Windows® operating system to reinstall individual software programs, device drivers, and repair software programs if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD...
...correct a problem you started using your computer to use an external optical drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may not need an optical drive to its original factory settings, so user data and software programs ...installed since you are erased. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. You will be using a Windows® operating system to reinstall individual software programs, device drivers, and repair software programs if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD...
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... 5 Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. ✍ Unknown devices are identified by a yellow exclamation point. 7 In the Hardware Update Wizard,...click to select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8 Click Next. 155 To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you...
... 5 Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. ✍ Unknown devices are identified by a yellow exclamation point. 7 In the Hardware Update Wizard,...click to select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8 Click Next. 155 To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you...
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...Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the application or driver you started using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4SONY-PC. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and...programs that you purchased it. 156 The System Recovery process removes all original software programs. Your computer is returned to start the application or driver recovery process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10 Click ...
...Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the application or driver you started using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4SONY-PC. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and...programs that you purchased it. 156 The System Recovery process removes all original software programs. Your computer is returned to start the application or driver recovery process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10 Click ...
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...your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may take a few minutes to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer. It can set the...entire contents of the computer you wish to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. The System Recovery utility does not back up your hard drive. You may appear during the downloading process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. System Recovery options ❑ ...
...your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may take a few minutes to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer. It can set the...entire contents of the computer you wish to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. The System Recovery utility does not back up your hard drive. You may appear during the downloading process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. System Recovery options ❑ ...
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...? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2 Click the Printer tab. 165 See "Connecting a printer" for most printers. 1 ...Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. See the instructions that came with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your printer for information about installing these drivers...
...? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2 Click the Printer tab. 165 See "Connecting a printer" for most printers. 1 ...Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. See the instructions that came with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your printer for information about installing these drivers...
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...select All Programs, and press Enter. 167 Why doesn't the touch pad work? ❑ You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Press Enter, and then press R. ❑ Press and hold the power button. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more ...(s)" for more information. ❑ If you are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. See "Customizing the touch pad" for more information. ❑ Restart the computer to the computer. When the Windows Task Manager window ...
...select All Programs, and press Enter. 167 Why doesn't the touch pad work? ❑ You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Press Enter, and then press R. ❑ Press and hold the power button. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more ...(s)" for more information. ❑ If you are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. See "Customizing the touch pad" for more information. ❑ Restart the computer to the computer. When the Windows Task Manager window ...
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...restart, 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected. 4 Press Enter. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 6 Make sure the Buttons tab is selected, ... changes and close the dialog box. ❑ If you still cannot restart your Application Recovery CD(s) to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar.... VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Press the Up Arrow key to reinstall the mouse drivers.
...restart, 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected. 4 Press Enter. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 6 Make sure the Buttons tab is selected, ... changes and close the dialog box. ❑ If you still cannot restart your Application Recovery CD(s) to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar.... VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Press the Up Arrow key to reinstall the mouse drivers.
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Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch pad ❑ You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 169
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch pad ❑ You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 169