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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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... have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 countries or areas... Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
... have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 countries or areas... Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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... start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on...
... start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on...
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... Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen stays blank? ❑ If... the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key. 4 Press the , key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? If the message "...
... Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen stays blank? ❑ If... the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key. 4 Press the , key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? If the message "...
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..., press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 142 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4...
..., press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 142 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4...
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... to turn off . Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If any are off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the...
... to turn off . Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If any are off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if ... be charged. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why does it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized...
To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if ... be charged. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why does it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized...
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... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer?
... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer?
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The best way to protect your computer. n 146 N Troubleshooting System Security How can keep my antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to select and download updates. How do I protect my computer ...
The best way to protect your computer. n 146 N Troubleshooting System Security How can keep my antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to select and download updates. How do I protect my computer ...
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... under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the LCD screen might help file on your computer may have been activated. Clean the cover. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...
... under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the LCD screen might help file on your computer may have been activated. Clean the cover. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...
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... is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed.
... is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed.
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... record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 149 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
... record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 149 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
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n 150 N Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen ... the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings...
n 150 N Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen ... the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings...
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... the modem to that line. Your computer is equipped with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is my modem connection slow? n 151 N Troubleshooting Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem.
... the modem to that line. Your computer is equipped with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is my modem connection slow? n 151 N Troubleshooting Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem.
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... or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is correct. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer...
... or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is correct. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer...
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n 153 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. To maximize the ...
n 153 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. To maximize the ...
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... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless...
... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless...
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... to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. n 155 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc does not slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer. The disc that your...
... to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. n 155 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc does not slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer. The disc that your...
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... you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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... desired drive. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to a disc. You can cause the computer to malfunction. n 157 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at...
... desired drive. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to a disc. You can cause the computer to malfunction. n 157 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at...