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... the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) If you are having a problem connecting with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is compatible with... sure there are no problems with the fax machine you have a second telephone cable available, try connecting the modem to reinstall the modem driver software. See To connect a telephone cable for more information. Page 27 Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make...
... the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) If you are having a problem connecting with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is compatible with... sure there are no problems with the fax machine you have a second telephone cable available, try connecting the modem to reinstall the modem driver software. See To connect a telephone cable for more information. Page 27 Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make...
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... image on . Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to enable the device or reinstall the drivers.) 3. Why don't my changes appear on the TV screen? Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct... Using power saving modes for at least one hour. How do not use the Fn+F7 key combination. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 6. The display resolution may need to adjust the video resolution to make sure the battery is inserted properly and is...
... image on . Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to enable the device or reinstall the drivers.) 3. Why don't my changes appear on the TV screen? Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct... Using power saving modes for at least one hour. How do not use the Fn+F7 key combination. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 6. The display resolution may need to adjust the video resolution to make sure the battery is inserted properly and is...
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...printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to install the printer driver software. See the instructions that accompanied the printer for more information. See the guide that accompanied your computer. Connecting a USB Printer See...recognize the printer, you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. The New Hardware Wizard enables you may need to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up...
...printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to install the printer driver software. See the instructions that accompanied the printer for more information. See the guide that accompanied your computer. Connecting a USB Printer See...recognize the printer, you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. The New Hardware Wizard enables you may need to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up...
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The Device Manager window appears. 4. Click Start, and point to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2. Click Settings.The Printer Port dialog box appears. 5. Page 57 If it is not already selected. 6. In the Printer port mode box, ... your printer and computer. Click OK. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. If it is securely connected to the ports on your computer. You may need to change the default...
The Device Manager window appears. 4. Click Start, and point to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup again. 2. Click Settings.The Printer Port dialog box appears. 5. Page 57 If it is not already selected. 6. In the Printer port mode box, ... your printer and computer. Click OK. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. If it is securely connected to the ports on your computer. You may need to change the default...
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... computer does not restart, 1. Page 62 Press U. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. Follow these steps: 1. You may need to change the left and right button assignments? Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. Press the Windows key . 2.
... computer does not restart, 1. Page 62 Press U. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers. Follow these steps: 1. You may need to change the left and right button assignments? Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. Press the Windows key . 2.
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... Connect the port replicator to your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard Page 83 See Frequently asked questions for more information. 2. Plug the USB cable into ...recognize the device. Plug the PS/2 cable of your mouse or keyboard for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the...
... Connect the port replicator to your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard Page 83 See Frequently asked questions for more information. 2. Plug the USB cable into ...recognize the device. Plug the PS/2 cable of your mouse or keyboard for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the...
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...the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key and then press R. to install the drivers. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to select Shut Down. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information. Restart the... computer with the mouse connected to the computer. You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. When the Turn Off Computer window appears, press R. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. Use the supplied Application ...
...the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow key and then press R. to install the drivers. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to select Shut Down. See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information. Restart the... computer with the mouse connected to the computer. You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. When the Turn Off Computer window appears, press R. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. Use the supplied Application ...
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...PC Card is inserted properly. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure all cable and power connections are installed. Check the guide that accompanied your computer.... Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your computer. Frequently ...
...PC Card is inserted properly. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure all cable and power connections are installed. Check the guide that accompanied your computer.... Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your computer. Frequently ...
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...in which to view your images. Click Start, and click Experience VAIO. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with its own driver software, install these drivers before you use in this window, and click OK. Click Start...is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window appears when you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder ...
...in which to view your images. Click Start, and click Experience VAIO. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with its own driver software, install these drivers before you use in this window, and click OK. Click Start...is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window appears when you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder ...
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... to hear sound. Your speakers may experience noise distortion while listening to Profiles, and select Maximum Performance. The computer may need to reinstall the drivers. The Advanced Audio Properties window appears. 3. The Fn+F3 keys toggle the built-in speakers on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties. 2. Frequently asked...
... to hear sound. Your speakers may experience noise distortion while listening to Profiles, and select Maximum Performance. The computer may need to reinstall the drivers. The Advanced Audio Properties window appears. 3. The Fn+F3 keys toggle the built-in speakers on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties. 2. Frequently asked...
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Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 148
Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 148
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System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer will need an optical drive to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are...
System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer will need an optical drive to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are...
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...drive. Double-click the Software folder. The program's installation wizard begins. 7. Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. If Windows® XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the optical drive.) 3. Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your hard... experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. Click OK in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button...
...drive. Double-click the Software folder. The program's installation wizard begins. 7. Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. If Windows® XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the optical drive.) 3. Insert Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your hard... experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. Click OK in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button...
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... a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer by a yellow exc lamation mark. A devic e that has a driver problem is identified by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 17. Navigate to the optical drive, and click to cancel the Search removable media.... 10. If you want to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic es are identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. 2 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. Click to ...
... a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer by a yellow exc lamation mark. A devic e that has a driver problem is identified by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 17. Navigate to the optical drive, and click to cancel the Search removable media.... 10. If you want to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic es are identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. 2 U nknown devic es are displayed. 13. Click to ...
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... information from the optical drive. The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of the Sony computer you purchased. It can be prompted to insert your computer. System Recovery options ... not need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may be used only to recover the hard disk of all programs that... restarts from the first CD has been installed. 1. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. The Notes on this drive only. Change Partition Size and Recover ...
... information from the optical drive. The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of the Sony computer you purchased. It can be prompted to insert your computer. System Recovery options ... not need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may be used only to recover the hard disk of all programs that... restarts from the first CD has been installed. 1. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. The Notes on this drive only. Change Partition Size and Recover ...