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...dialing is correct. Make sure the program you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the modem driver software. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems.... to that it is compatible with fax modems. If you are having a problem connecting with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) If you are calling and that line. Your computer is my modem connection slow?
...dialing is correct. Make sure the program you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the modem driver software. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems.... to that it is compatible with fax modems. If you are having a problem connecting with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) If you are calling and that line. Your computer is my modem connection slow?
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...to open the System Properties dialog box. 2. Double-click the Volume icon on the listed device, you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. 3. If a "X" or an exclamation point appear on the Taskbar ...Notification area, and click to malfunction. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box. Condensation can confirm the driver software by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and clicking Shut Down. The power indicator on . Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank ...
...to open the System Properties dialog box. 2. Double-click the Volume icon on the listed device, you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. 3. If a "X" or an exclamation point appear on the Taskbar ...Notification area, and click to malfunction. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box. Condensation can confirm the driver software by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and clicking Shut Down. The power indicator on . Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank ...
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... (if applicable). See Locating Ports and Jacks. 2. Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation.
... (if applicable). See Locating Ports and Jacks. 2. Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation.
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... Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on its installation and use. If the computer does not recognize the printer, you may need to install the printer driver software. Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 3. See the guide that accompanied the printer...
... Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on its installation and use. If the computer does not recognize the printer, you may need to install the printer driver software. Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 3. See the guide that accompanied the printer...
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Click the Ports tab. 5. Click Printers. 3. Click to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the ...
Click the Ports tab. 5. Click Printers. 3. Click to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the ...
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... to open an item (point to select Shut Down. 3. Click Apply to install your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. Press the Windows key . 2. The Shut Down Window dialog box appears. 3. Right-click the Touchpad icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Pointing Device...
... to open an item (point to select Shut Down. 3. Click Apply to install your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. Press the Windows key . 2. The Shut Down Window dialog box appears. 3. Right-click the Touchpad icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Pointing Device...
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If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Plug the USB cable into the USB port . See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard ...
If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Plug the USB cable into the USB port . See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard ...
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...When the computer turns off, press the power button again to restart the computer. You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Press R and then press Enter. Press and hold the power button. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to stop playback ...when I do I use the pointer, restart the computer. Page 73 When the Windows Security window appears, press the Right Arrow key to install the drivers. You can restart the computer three different ways: Press the Windows key , and press U. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to select...
...When the computer turns off, press the power button again to restart the computer. You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Press R and then press Enter. Press and hold the power button. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to stop playback ...when I do I use the pointer, restart the computer. Page 73 When the Windows Security window appears, press the Right Arrow key to install the drivers. You can restart the computer three different ways: Press the Windows key , and press U. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to select...
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... the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. You may not be using a Sony PC Card. Make sure all cable and power connections are inserting the card correctly. Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? ... you are secure. You may not be able to use . You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. Make sure the necessary drivers are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure ...
... the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. You may not be using a Sony PC Card. Make sure all cable and power connections are inserting the card correctly. Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? ... you are secure. You may not be able to use . You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. Make sure the necessary drivers are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure ...
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If you purchased a camera that is compatible with its own driver software, install these steps: 1. Click Start, and click Programs. 2. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Follow these drivers before you use the camera. To view images You can view images captured by your images. Page 93 Select a program in which to view your digital video camera recorder.
If you purchased a camera that is compatible with its own driver software, install these steps: 1. Click Start, and click Programs. 2. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Follow these drivers before you use the camera. To view images You can view images captured by your images. Page 93 Select a program in which to view your digital video camera recorder.
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... up loud enough to music with speakers or headphones? Why do I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. Point to reinstall the drivers. See the guide that program's help guide for more information. Follow these steps: 1. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information. ... You may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 keys if the correct speakers are connected to install or reinstall the correct driver software. On the Speakers tab, select the correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make ...
... up loud enough to music with speakers or headphones? Why do I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. Point to reinstall the drivers. See the guide that program's help guide for more information. Follow these steps: 1. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information. ... You may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 keys if the correct speakers are connected to install or reinstall the correct driver software. On the Speakers tab, select the correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make ...
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Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 134
Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 134
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Page 135 These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you to use an external optical ... the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will be lost. If your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc.
Page 135 These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you to use an external optical ... the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will be lost. If your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc.
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...have more than one or more information. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. To reinstall device drivers with your computer is capable of your computer's optical drive. You may be prompted to reinstall the device driver(s) using Windows XP operating system (For Windows...-click My Computer. Double-click the application you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Follow the on , close the Sony Application Recovery utility. (Leave the CD in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My...
...have more than one or more information. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. To reinstall device drivers with your computer is capable of your computer's optical drive. You may be prompted to reinstall the device driver(s) using Windows XP operating system (For Windows...-click My Computer. Double-click the application you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Follow the on , close the Sony Application Recovery utility. (Leave the CD in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My...
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... Wizard appears. 7. Click to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. The CD contents are identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Wait 30 seconds,...of the device in the search check box. 11. A devic e that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from the optical drive. 16. Right-click the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Click Finish, and remove the ...
... Wizard appears. 7. Click to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. The CD contents are identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Wait 30 seconds,...of the device in the search check box. 11. A devic e that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from the optical drive. 16. Right-click the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Click Finish, and remove the ...
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... a problem with the computer when you purchased it. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for both Drive C and Drive D. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. Click Next. 7. The System Recovery process removes all programs... programs are restored on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Press the disc eject button to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to...
... a problem with the computer when you purchased it. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for both Drive C and Drive D. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. Click Next. 7. The System Recovery process removes all programs... programs are restored on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Press the disc eject button to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to...
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Enables you to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be included with your computer. This CD restores your computer to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer. Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. ❑ System Recovery CDs - Unpacking Your Computer Software CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be lost. 17 Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CDs -
Enables you to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer will be included with your computer. This CD restores your computer to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer. Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. ❑ System Recovery CDs - Unpacking Your Computer Software CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be lost. 17 Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CDs -
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Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs 41
Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. ❑ Application and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Recovery CDs 41
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... does not come with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs restore your computer to repair programs if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer...
... does not come with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs restore your computer to repair programs if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer...
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...complete the recovery process. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 43 To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system (For Windows® XP systems only) The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is ...Wizard appears. 1 Unknown devices are displayed. 6 Double-click the application you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. The program's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , close ...
...complete the recovery process. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 43 To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system (For Windows® XP systems only) The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is ...Wizard appears. 1 Unknown devices are displayed. 6 Double-click the application you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. The program's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , close ...