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...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 Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ...❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
...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 Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ...❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
User Guide
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...your system through the PC Card is not recognized. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.... It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card ... switch to correct the problem. Restart your PC Card for more information. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode...
...your system through the PC Card is not recognized. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.... It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card ... switch to correct the problem. Restart your PC Card for more information. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode...
User Guide
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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. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. 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.
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. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. 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.
User Guide
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...or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . What should I...for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with...
...or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . What should I...for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with...
User Guide
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...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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer... MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the ...
...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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer... MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the ...
User Guide
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...appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page... devices. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the...
...appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page... devices. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the...
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... it to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive.... Adhesive labels can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour.
... it to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive.... Adhesive labels can cause the computer 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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... the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your...
... the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your...
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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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... the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. For example, if you are using...
... the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. For example, if you are using...