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To select a profile 1. See PowerPanel Help for a particular computing function. 1. Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices that profile is selected automatically the next time you allow the computer to activate the Standby mode when it is not in order from the drop-down menu. 6. Make your system when you want to sit idle while it is...
To select a profile 1. See PowerPanel Help for a particular computing function. 1. Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices that profile is selected automatically the next time you allow the computer to activate the Standby mode when it is not in order from the drop-down menu. 6. Make your system when you want to sit idle while it is...
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Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 28 For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections Types of networks. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections.
Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 28 For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections Types of networks. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections.
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... network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of network cable or any telephone cable. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting cables other type of...
... network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of network cable or any telephone cable. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting cables other type of...
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... menu. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on each computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. You can use this window. When you are displayed in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Connecting VAIO...
... menu. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on each computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. You can use this window. When you are displayed in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Connecting VAIO...
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... the computer to DVD, if you have audio devices connected, this may need to view the image on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Page 45 Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to malfunction. Select a display. 1. Systems equipped with the DVD program. 6. If you are using battery power. Set the power management profile to malfunction. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Disable the screen saver and the...
... the computer to DVD, if you have audio devices connected, this may need to view the image on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Page 45 Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to malfunction. Select a display. 1. Systems equipped with the DVD program. 6. If you are using battery power. Set the power management profile to malfunction. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Disable the screen saver and the...
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... cannot hear sound, follow these steps: 1. Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your computer is trying to read a disc? The disc your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows taskbar, and...
... cannot hear sound, follow these steps: 1. Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your computer is trying to read a disc? The disc your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows taskbar, and...
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... in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to open the submenu. 4. The power indicator on the computer will be properly set. Why don't my changes appear on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. It is recommended that accompanied your computer is using battery power, make sure the region code is on. If your display for more information. See the help guide that...
... in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to open the submenu. 4. The power indicator on the computer will be properly set. Why don't my changes appear on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. It is recommended that accompanied your computer is using battery power, make sure the region code is on. If your display for more information. See the help guide that...
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... Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. Connecting a Parallel Printer Page 54 Plug the printer cable into the USB port on its installation and use...
... Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. Connecting a Parallel Printer Page 54 Plug the printer cable into the USB port on its installation and use...
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... Port Number. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. The Device Manager window appears. 4. In the Printer port mode box, click to select the ECP option if it is already selected, click to highlight Printer Port. 4. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports...
... Port Number. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. The Device Manager window appears. 4. In the Printer port mode box, click to select the ECP option if it is already selected, click to highlight Printer Port. 4. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports...
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Caps Lock Press this key to change how you press Shift while the indicator is off . Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Page 80 Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when...
Caps Lock Press this key to change how you press Shift while the indicator is off . Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Page 80 Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when...
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...; Windows® operating system installed on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with this computer. Make sure all cable and power connections are not using . You may need to disable devices you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted properly. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device...
...; Windows® operating system installed on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with this computer. Make sure all cable and power connections are not using . You may need to disable devices you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted properly. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device...
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... is using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. Why do I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. If your computer is charged. See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be designed for more information. The computer may be disabled. See Using the Application Recovery...
... is using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. Why do I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. If your computer is charged. See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be designed for more information. The computer may be disabled. See Using the Application Recovery...
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... software manages all the controls you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to organize your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. RealOne Player is available on a computer that supports QuickTime software. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all -in one digital media player that include a CD recording device), and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback. Download...
... software manages all the controls you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to organize your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. RealOne Player is available on a computer that supports QuickTime software. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all -in one digital media player that include a CD recording device), and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback. Download...
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... your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are erased. Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your hard disk. Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Click OK in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. The System...
... your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are erased. Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your hard disk. Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Click OK in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. The System...
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.... A devic e that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Page 152 The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14. A devic e that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Right-click the unknown device2 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. 2 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option...
.... A devic e that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Page 152 The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14. A devic e that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Right-click the unknown device2 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. 2 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option...
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... button to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive. Click Next. 7. On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system data, perform a backup to an external media. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery - All original factory settings, the operating system, and preinstalled programs are removed from the hard drive...
... button to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive. Click Next. 7. On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to recover your system data, perform a backup to an external media. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery - All original factory settings, the operating system, and preinstalled programs are removed from the hard drive...
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.... Press the Down Arrow key SETUP items appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. Follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1. If Windows still does not start , use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode. to select Get Default Values.
.... Press the Down Arrow key SETUP items appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. Follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1. If Windows still does not start , use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode. to select Get Default Values.
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... on the computer screen (LCD)? To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility: 1. This is the sound of the maximum speed. Press R to select Shut 3. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: 1. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click either the CPU icon purchased. The computer's fan may need to lower the CPU speed. The AC Power Profile Editor window appears. 3. key to select...
... on the computer screen (LCD)? To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility: 1. This is the sound of the maximum speed. Press R to select Shut 3. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: 1. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click either the CPU icon purchased. The computer's fan may need to lower the CPU speed. The AC Power Profile Editor window appears. 3. key to select...
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... and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Down Arrow key Enter. Press 4. If this occurs on the computer. Reinsert the power cord and the battery...
... and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Down Arrow key Enter. Press 4. If this occurs on the computer. Reinsert the power cord and the battery...
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... open programs. 2. The System Recovery CD restores your computer to initialize the BIOS: 1. Follow these steps to its original state, so user data and applications will Why does my computer stop responding? Restart the computer and confirm that shipped with the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter...
... open programs. 2. The System Recovery CD restores your computer to initialize the BIOS: 1. Follow these steps to its original state, so user data and applications will Why does my computer stop responding? Restart the computer and confirm that shipped with the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter...