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... about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http...
... about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http...
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...continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your computer. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. If you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction.... Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. It may damage the connector pins.
...continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your computer. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. If you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction.... Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. It may damage the connector pins.
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction.
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction.
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... selected for the automatic turnoff action has passed? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I...desktop screen appears due to turn off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. A reset fee will be charged. Change the originally selected VAIO's screen saver. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your computer...
... selected for the automatic turnoff action has passed? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I...desktop screen appears due to turn off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. A reset fee will be charged. Change the originally selected VAIO's screen saver. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your computer...
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...Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The ...computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
...Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The ...computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
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... you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ Right-click the volume icon on...
... you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ Right-click the volume icon on...
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Condensation can cause the computer to a CD or DVD. You can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to ... may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible...
Condensation can cause the computer to a CD or DVD. You can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to ... may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible...
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... your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 140 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer...
... your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 140 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer...
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...) for more information. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 146 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install...
...) for more information. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 146 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install...
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The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is charged....used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB ... device for more information. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub.
The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is charged....used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB ... device for more information. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub.