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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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...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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in...164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions. n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in...164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions. n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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...sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is empty. ❑ Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied... and press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the...
...sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is empty. ❑ Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied... and press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the...
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... prompt, press the Enter key. What should I turn on my computer? The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter...Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen ...
... prompt, press the Enter key. What should I turn on my computer? The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter...Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen ...
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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 ...
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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n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to ...
n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to ...
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Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security ... not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it. n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. A reset fee will be charged.
Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security ... not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it. n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. A reset fee will be charged.
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... computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. 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 screen to turn -off . What should I do if I cannot boot my...
... computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. 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 screen to turn -off . What should I do if I cannot boot my...
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... antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to select and download updates. n 146 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation.
... antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to select and download updates. n 146 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation.
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... This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer can handle. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflection of the light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as..., restart your computer may have become insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the ...
... This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer can handle. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflection of the light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as..., restart your computer may have become insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the ...
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... video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds? Why can set an appropriate value to one software application. In some software applications, you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control... MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than...
... video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds? Why can set an appropriate value to one software application. In some software applications, you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control... MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than...
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... Capture Utility to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the ...saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format. 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera is in...
... Capture Utility to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the ...saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format. 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera is in...
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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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n 151 N Troubleshooting Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is free of ... as fax machines or other modems. If you are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of any line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, make sure...
n 151 N Troubleshooting Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is free of ... as fax machines or other modems. If you are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of any line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, make sure...
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...closer to confirm that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure ...is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for Internet access. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by ...
...closer to confirm that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure ...is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for Internet access. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by ...
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... may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. 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...
... may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. 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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...original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may ...be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party ...
...original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may ...be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party ...
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... the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. 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 is trying to read...
... the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. 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 is trying to read...
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... computer will stop responding. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer's hardware devices.
... computer will stop responding. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer's hardware devices.
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... sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is not affixed to a disc. 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... 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 the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is not affixed to a disc. 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... 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 ...