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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and .... 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑...
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and .... 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑...
User Guide
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..., you may find that the device connected to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Make sure you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your system to Normal mode from ...Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continuously...
..., you may find that the device connected to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Make sure you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Restart your system to Normal mode from ...Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continuously...
User Guide
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Before moving your computer, be sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. 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. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Before moving your computer, be sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. 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. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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...charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I... The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site ...
...charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I... The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site ...
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... software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE...using the camera, exit the application before 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...
... software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE...using the camera, exit the application before 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...
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... are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted...
... are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted...
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... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer. 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 adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. Check...-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.
... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer. 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 adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. Check...-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.
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... 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 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is...
... 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 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is...
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... you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the...
... you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the...
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... a mouse to your computer without a hub. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power...
... a mouse to your computer without a hub. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power...