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You are provided with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you may be having with your computer. Limited warranty - Communicate with additional registration opportunities later. Page ... your computer during the first session, you are prompted to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: Sony Customer Support -
You are provided with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you may be having with your computer. Limited warranty - Communicate with additional registration opportunities later. Page ... your computer during the first session, you are prompted to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: Sony Customer Support -
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...system recovery, you are prompted to the original factory settings. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all software that were not included with the computer when you... experience a problem with your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. Reinstall any applications that you...
...system recovery, you are prompted to the original factory settings. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all software that were not included with the computer when you... experience a problem with your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. Reinstall any applications that you...
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...the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. To reinstall all of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of ...the software that you to reinstall your system's original software, drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 48 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to repair software applications if...
...the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. To reinstall all of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of ...the software that you to reinstall your system's original software, drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 48 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to repair software applications if...
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... requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Right-click to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Page 50 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows...
... requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Right-click to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Page 50 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows...
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 52 To view the specific configuration for your computer.
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 52 To view the specific configuration for your computer.
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The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. The...
The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. The...
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... Run the System Restore Wizard. Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs. The System Restore wizard dialog box appears. 5. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. Click Start in Windows XP? System Restore provides the following support: Restores your system...
... Run the System Restore Wizard. Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs. The System Restore wizard dialog box appears. 5. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. Click Start in Windows XP? System Restore provides the following support: Restores your system...
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.... Many factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V.90 standards. If you are calling ...About the Modem Why is compatible with fax modems. For optimum performance, verify that there are no problems with the fax machine you are having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP...
.... Many factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V.90 standards. If you are calling ...About the Modem Why is compatible with fax modems. For optimum performance, verify that there are no problems with the fax machine you are having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP...
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... factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V.90 standards. If you are having... a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary....
... factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V.90 standards. If you are having... a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary....
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... to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device such as a ...the following: Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Page 80 Click Start in the Device status section. Click Printers...
... to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device such as a ...the following: Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Page 80 Click Start in the Device status section. Click Printers...
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... telephone company may bill you correct the problem. In this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to peripheral equipment; Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot ... operation. Do not subject the computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with a mild detergent solution. otherwise, problems may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to radio or TV reception. Page 92 If this case, allow at least 8...
... telephone company may bill you correct the problem. In this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to peripheral equipment; Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot ... operation. Do not subject the computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with a mild detergent solution. otherwise, problems may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to radio or TV reception. Page 92 If this case, allow at least 8...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 98 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 98 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer.
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...the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. The Help file appears. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp files for Sony s oftware applic ations by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Page 99 Specifications - Click Start in the......" 4. Locate the link in the Windows taskbar and click VAIO Help and Support. 2. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the menu bar, click Help. The...
...the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. The Help file appears. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp files for Sony s oftware applic ations by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Page 99 Specifications - Click Start in the......" 4. Locate the link in the Windows taskbar and click VAIO Help and Support. 2. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the menu bar, click Help. The...
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...repair status 3. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Information about your computer's ...information 4. quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2. safety and legal information 4. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you to 1. quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library...
...repair status 3. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Information about your computer's ...information 4. quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2. safety and legal information 4. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you to 1. quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library...
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... options do not resolve your c omputer. Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See Software Help and Support for the appropriate software contact information.) 6. Model number 3. VAIO® computer system type 2. Serial number1 4. Operating system 5. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. For...
... options do not resolve your c omputer. Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See Software Help and Support for the appropriate software contact information.) 6. Model number 3. VAIO® computer system type 2. Serial number1 4. Operating system 5. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. For...