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... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide... 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 American...
... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide... 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 American...
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... a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. If you may find that a device connected to your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction... continually switch to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your PC Card for more information.
... a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. If you may find that a device connected to your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction... continually switch to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your PC Card for more information.
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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. 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 in the proper direction.
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. 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 in the proper direction.
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...performance in this case is shared with the system. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has...BIOS password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . Why does it ...
...performance in this case is shared with the system. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has...BIOS password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . Why does it ...
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... changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built... 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 software application.
... changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built... 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 software application.
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... speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. ...audio mixer. ❑ If you 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 computer's hardware devices. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward...
... speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. ...audio mixer. ❑ If you 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 computer's hardware devices. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward...
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Check the DVD package to malfunction. Condensation can cause the computer to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. You can come off while the disc is not affixed to malfunction. ... with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. n 137 N Troubleshooting 6 Double-click the desired drive. 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...
Check the DVD package to malfunction. Condensation can cause the computer to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. You can come off while the disc is not affixed to malfunction. ... with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. n 137 N Troubleshooting 6 Double-click the desired drive. 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...
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...the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows ...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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click ...
...the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows ...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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click ...
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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 install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 146 N Troubleshooting ...
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 install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 146 N Troubleshooting ...
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...; Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is connected properly to test if the port is turned on your computer. You may need to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...; If applicable, check the USB device is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to install software before you are using its...
...; Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is connected properly to test if the port is turned on your computer. You may need to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...; If applicable, check the USB device is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to install software before you are using its...