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... problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. The online Specifications describe...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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...
... problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. The online Specifications describe...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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...
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... inserting a PC Card, check that you continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may find that came with your system to your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. See the manual that a device... Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of your system is inserted, you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.
... inserting a PC Card, check that you continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may find that came with your system to your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. See the manual that a device... Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of your system is inserted, you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.
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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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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.... If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do ...contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web...computer screen to turn off . 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? Why does it take some VAIO...
.... If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do ...contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web...computer screen to turn off . 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? Why does it take some VAIO...
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... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (... built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 129 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera...
... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (... built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 129 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera...
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...device, you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the speakers and the... for dirt or damage. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your...
...device, you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the speakers and the... for dirt or damage. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your...
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... disc 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. Condensation 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 not...
... disc 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. Condensation 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 not...
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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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... if you may need to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for ...PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted ... 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 the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. See Inserting a ...
... if you may need to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for ...PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted ... 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 the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. See Inserting a ...
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The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a ... the manual that came with your USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check the power cable is turned on your computer without a hub. n 150 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is connected properly to the...
The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a ... the manual that came with your USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check the power cable is turned on your computer without a hub. n 150 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is connected properly to the...