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Check the DVD package to make sure the battery is inserted properly 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 the CD or DVD. See "Using the Battery" for more ... D twice. 60 The Properties window appears. 4 Click the Properties tab, and click to activate the LCD screen. You may need to malfunction. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Double-click the listed DVD/CD-ROM drive. See "Selecting a display mode" for more information. Condensation can come off while...
Check the DVD package to make sure the battery is inserted properly 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 the CD or DVD. See "Using the Battery" for more ... D twice. 60 The Properties window appears. 4 Click the Properties tab, and click to activate the LCD screen. You may need to malfunction. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Double-click the listed DVD/CD-ROM drive. See "Selecting a display mode" for more information. Condensation can come off while...
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Some printers require separate driver software installation. If you cannot print once you have connected your computer to your printer, see "Frequently asked questions Connecting a printer Your computer is compatible ... ❑ Disconnecting a printer ❑ Frequently asked questions" in this section for more information. In many cases, you connect must be compatible with many popular printers. VAIO Computer Quick Start Printing With Your Computer You can simply connect the printer to the computer and begin printing. See the instructions that accompanied your...
Some printers require separate driver software installation. If you cannot print once you have connected your computer to your printer, see "Frequently asked questions Connecting a printer Your computer is compatible ... ❑ Disconnecting a printer ❑ Frequently asked questions" in this section for more information. In many cases, you connect must be compatible with many popular printers. VAIO Computer Quick Start Printing With Your Computer You can simply connect the printer to the computer and begin printing. See the instructions that accompanied your...
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...to save your changes and close the dialog box. ❑ If you still cannot restart your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Why doesn't the pointer move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously...3 Press R to change the button assignments. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move when I use your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start 8 Make sure the Buttons tab is open, and press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to restart the computer. ❑ ...
...to save your changes and close the dialog box. ❑ If you still cannot restart your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Why doesn't the pointer move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously...3 Press R to change the button assignments. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move when I use your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start 8 Make sure the Buttons tab is open, and press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to restart the computer. ❑ ...
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.... 3 Follow the on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard. If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you through the software installation process. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using External Mice and Keyboards You can be compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. The New Hardware Wizard guides you have... asked questions" for more information. To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Locate the USB port on your computer. Some devices require separate driver software installation.
.... 3 Follow the on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard. If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you through the software installation process. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using External Mice and Keyboards You can be compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. The New Hardware Wizard guides you have... asked questions" for more information. To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Locate the USB port on your computer. Some devices require separate driver software installation.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can restart the computer three different ...10065; Make sure another mouse was not installed. ❑ You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on the computer. Disconnecting the USB... malfunction. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ You may cause the computer to install the drivers. See "Connecting a mouse or keyboard" for more information. Why doesn't the pointer move when I use the pointer, ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can restart the computer three different ...10065; Make sure another mouse was not installed. ❑ You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on the computer. Disconnecting the USB... malfunction. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. ❑ You may cause the computer to install the drivers. See "Connecting a mouse or keyboard" for more information. Why doesn't the pointer move when I use the pointer, ...
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... information on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? You may need to use . Check the guide that came with this computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between normal power ... and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the ...
... information on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? You may need to use . Check the guide that came with this computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between normal power ... and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the ...
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...LINK DV recorder is compatible with its own driver software, install these drivers before you want to the external device. 118 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. The i.LINK port... cannot supply power to use the camera. VAIO Computer Quick Start To disconnect the i.LINK digital video recorder when...
...LINK DV recorder is compatible with its own driver software, install these drivers before you want to the external device. 118 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. The i.LINK port... cannot supply power to use the camera. VAIO Computer Quick Start To disconnect the i.LINK digital video recorder when...
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... to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set to reinstall the drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. See that has its own volume control, make sure the...
... to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set to reinstall the drivers. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. See that has its own volume control, make sure the...
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...The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you started using a Windows® operating system to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become ...corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following sections describe how to reinstall...
...The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you started using a Windows® operating system to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become ...corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following sections describe how to reinstall...
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... you have more Application Recovery CDs. To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to restore, and then follow the on- The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with..., click to run the Application Recovery program. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you wish to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer. If...
... you have more Application Recovery CDs. To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to restore, and then follow the on- The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with..., click to run the Application Recovery program. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you wish to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer. If...
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...any software programs that you may have installed since you started using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4SONY-PC. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10... were not included with the computer when you purchased it. 156 The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 15 Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive. 16 Turn off your...
...any software programs that you may have installed since you started using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4SONY-PC. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10... were not included with the computer when you purchased it. 156 The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 15 Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive. 16 Turn off your...
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... preinstalled operating system and software programs are removed from the optical drive. 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next. 157 The System Recovery utility does not back...Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" on your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. All partitions, custom installations, and changes are ...data and partitions are restored. You may appear during the downloading process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. It can be in the drive before you experience...
... preinstalled operating system and software programs are removed from the optical drive. 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next. 157 The System Recovery utility does not back...Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" on your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. All partitions, custom installations, and changes are ...data and partitions are restored. You may appear during the downloading process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. It can be in the drive before you experience...
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...appears. 3 Press R to stop playback and restart the computer. 168 A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected. 4 Press Enter. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key . ...use the touch pad? ❑ Try restarting your Application Recovery CD(s) to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If ... Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab, and press Alt+S simultaneously. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 5 Press the Right Arrow key to change...simultaneously. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Press the Up Arrow key to reinstall the mouse...
...appears. 3 Press R to stop playback and restart the computer. 168 A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected. 4 Press Enter. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key . ...use the touch pad? ❑ Try restarting your Application Recovery CD(s) to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If ... Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab, and press Alt+S simultaneously. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 5 Press the Right Arrow key to change...simultaneously. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Press the Up Arrow key to reinstall the mouse...
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... Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your problem is fax...Provider (ISP), follow these steps: ❑ Ask your telephone company to reinstall the modem driver software. Your computer is equipped with the fax machine you are still experiencing problems, use the...❑ If your ISP, make sure there are no problems with a V.90 compatible modem. VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem Why doesn't my modem work? ❑ Make sure the ...
... Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your problem is fax...Provider (ISP), follow these steps: ❑ Ask your telephone company to reinstall the modem driver software. Your computer is equipped with the fax machine you are still experiencing problems, use the...❑ If your ISP, make sure there are no problems with a V.90 compatible modem. VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem Why doesn't my modem work? ❑ Make sure the ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections Why can 't I use the speaker ... ports on the computer or camera. See that program's help file for more information. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ You may need to hear sound. ❑ ...Your speakers may appear because the i.LINK* cable is turned up loud enough to install or reinstall speaker driver software. All products with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections Why can 't I use the speaker ... ports on the computer or camera. See that program's help file for more information. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ You may need to hear sound. ❑ ...Your speakers may appear because the i.LINK* cable is turned up loud enough to install or reinstall speaker driver software. All products with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending...
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... restore the operating system and software that shipped with selected models) or an optical drive to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs...174; Word - Explains how to use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (supplied with your computer. Enables you started using your VAIO® computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased. See "Using the Recovery CDs" on your computer if they become corrupted or...
... restore the operating system and software that shipped with selected models) or an optical drive to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs...174; Word - Explains how to use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (supplied with your computer. Enables you started using your VAIO® computer if the application becomes corrupted or is erased. See "Using the Recovery CDs" on your computer if they become corrupted or...
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...Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you are erased. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with your computer, peripheral... hardware, or software. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, ...CD(s). You may correct a problem you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are experiencing with the following sections describe how to use...
...Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you are erased. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with your computer, peripheral... hardware, or software. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, ...CD(s). You may correct a problem you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are experiencing with the following sections describe how to use...
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... Recovery utility loads automatically. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you wish to restore. If your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on - screen...
... Recovery utility loads automatically. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder icon. 6 Double-click the application you wish to restore. If your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on - screen...
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...CDs. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and select the device folder. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. ...Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the application or driver you purchased it. 48 You are displayed. 13 Click the folder name of the device in the...Include this location in which 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 Browse For Folder dialog box appears. 12 ...
...CDs. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and select the device folder. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. ...Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the application or driver you purchased it. 48 You are displayed. 13 Click the folder name of the device in the...Include this location in which 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 Browse For Folder dialog box appears. 12 ...
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...If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application Recovery CD to the computer. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Why did the computer (LCD) screen go... Your computer screen may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on. ❑ ...in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). ❑ Make sure the computer is set to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. 60 To enable the touchpad: 1 (Windows XP) Press the Windows...
...If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application Recovery CD to the computer. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Why did the computer (LCD) screen go... Your computer screen may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on. ❑ ...in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). ❑ Make sure the computer is set to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. 60 To enable the touchpad: 1 (Windows XP) Press the Windows...