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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. 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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...
n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. 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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...
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... source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make...
... source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make...
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...goes out. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator ...(Green) lights but my screen remains blank? The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. At the confirmation prompt, press the...
...goes out. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator ...(Green) lights but my screen remains blank? The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. At the confirmation prompt, press the...
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... turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 113 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...
... turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 113 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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Then install the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 21). ❑ If the issue persists after performing ... is flashing and my computer does not start? ❑ This issue could be due to the computer again. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 145). n 114 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To restore your computer to...
Then install the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 21). ❑ If the issue persists after performing ... is flashing and my computer does not start? ❑ This issue could be due to the computer again. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 145). n 114 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To restore your computer to...
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...pack. Press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I start . To resolve this issue, turn off your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation...the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start my computer? If any are off . Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if Windows does not start, showing a message, when I do if a message window, notifying of ...
...pack. Press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I start . To resolve this issue, turn off your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation...the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start my computer? If any are off . Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if Windows does not start, showing a message, when I do if a message window, notifying of ...
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... computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. n 116 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why does... 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 network security checkups.
... computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. n 116 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why does... 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 network security checkups.
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...volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appears. n 117 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver ...other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click ...
...volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appears. n 117 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver ...other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click ...
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... the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. n 118 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled...
... the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. n 118 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled...
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Internet connection is required to select and download updates. n 119 N Troubleshooting How do I keep the Symantec-Norton Application software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? To ...
Internet connection is required to select and download updates. n 119 N Troubleshooting How do I keep the Symantec-Norton Application software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? To ...
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...). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be reaching the end of time. When is installed. n 120 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I replace the battery pack? If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack...
...). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be reaching the end of time. When is installed. n 120 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I replace the battery pack? If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack...
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... on how you are using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. n 121 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm?
... on how you are using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. n 121 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm?
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n 122 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 122 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 123 N Troubleshooting Why is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, ...
n 123 N Troubleshooting Why is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, ...
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... check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑...
... check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑...
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...? ❑ Check the access point settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. Selecting any other devices...
...? ❑ Check the access point settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. Selecting any other devices...
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See 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 wireless LAN access point channels ... back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. n 126 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. What are using large files or if...
See 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 wireless LAN access point channels ... back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. n 126 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. What are using large files or if...
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... or damaged. If you need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 102) for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer. n 127 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read...
... or damaged. If you need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 102) for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer. n 127 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read...
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... and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to...
... and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to...