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... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions... Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions... Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
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...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that... safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and ...
...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that... safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and ...
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...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not possible. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive ...rates. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc ...
...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not possible. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive ...rates. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc ...
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n 127 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 128) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 129) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... 134) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 136) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 137) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 138) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 139)
n 127 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 128) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 129) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... 134) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 136) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 137) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 138) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 139)
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... have been installed on the computer, follow these steps for each software application: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on the computer, the computer must be connected to the Internet...
... have been installed on the computer, follow these steps for each software application: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on the computer, the computer must be connected to the Internet...
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... other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is active, it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to... reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I do ...
... other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is active, it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to... reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I do ...
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... as viruses? Your computer must be connected to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to the Internet before you can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the...
... as viruses? Your computer must be connected to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to the Internet before you can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the...
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...the Symantec-Norton Application software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. For Norton 360 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton, and LiveUpdate. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before... you can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security update For Norton Internet Security 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton,...
...the Symantec-Norton Application software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. For Norton 360 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton, and LiveUpdate. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before... you can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security update For Norton Internet Security 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton,...
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... another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ 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 device name for... 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.
... another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ 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 device name for... 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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...the online specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). For information on... the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I... screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media.
...the online specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). For information on... the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I... screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media.
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.... See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 173 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, which worked normally... before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft ...
.... See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 173 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, which worked normally... before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft ...
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n 181 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information.
n 181 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information.
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... the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 193 N Support Options VAIO® Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. This software enables you...
... the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 193 N Support Options VAIO® Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. This software enables you...
