Quick Start Guide
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You've purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Congratulations! You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO® computer. 39
You've purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Congratulations! You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO® computer. 39
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For more information about device drivers, see the X on the wall when adjusting the brightness on the display, then the display drivers might be out of date. Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls If you cannot see Help and Support C enter. Page 127 All rights reserved.
For more information about device drivers, see the X on the wall when adjusting the brightness on the display, then the display drivers might be out of date. Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls If you cannot see Help and Support C enter. Page 127 All rights reserved.
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All rights reserved. Page 277 See the hardware documentation for information on how to -date driver. I can hear the TV audio but the screen is blank Your TV tuner might not have an up-to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
All rights reserved. Page 277 See the hardware documentation for information on how to -date driver. I can hear the TV audio but the screen is blank Your TV tuner might not have an up-to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
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... pressed the MUTE button on the remote. C heck that audio is on how to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. Alternatively, your audio tuner might need to -date driver. I can see the TV image but there is no audio If there is no audio, then check...
... pressed the MUTE button on the remote. C heck that audio is on how to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. Alternatively, your audio tuner might need to -date driver. I can see the TV image but there is no audio If there is no audio, then check...
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... box, then make sure the cables are attached that connect your TV signal to the set-top box and the set-top box to the computer. C ontact your TV service provider to a specific channel. You might have lapsed or you do not subscribe to ensure that your tuner ... if Media C enter detects that there is no TV signal, then try the following: Ensure that the cable or antenna is connected to the computer. To troubleshoot further, consult the hardware documentation. Ensure that it is enabled and a current driver is no TV signal. If there is installed. Page 279
... box, then make sure the cables are attached that connect your TV signal to the set-top box and the set-top box to the computer. C ontact your TV service provider to a specific channel. You might have lapsed or you do not subscribe to ensure that your tuner ... if Media C enter detects that there is no TV signal, then try the following: Ensure that the cable or antenna is connected to the computer. To troubleshoot further, consult the hardware documentation. Ensure that it is enabled and a current driver is no TV signal. If there is installed. Page 279
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... tuner card)-The tuner card might not be installed, enabled, or have updated drivers. plugged in to the channel requested. Enable the tuner card in Windows Device Manager. Restart the computer. C lose all other media applications that are supported by the tuner card in... or a video file. Enable the audio card in Windows Device Manager. Restart Media C enter. your computer. C heck the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver. Video error-The video decoder is selected in the C ontrol Panel settings. Tuner error (invalid TV format...
... tuner card)-The tuner card might not be installed, enabled, or have updated drivers. plugged in to the channel requested. Enable the tuner card in Windows Device Manager. Restart the computer. C lose all other media applications that are supported by the tuner card in... or a video file. Enable the audio card in Windows Device Manager. Restart Media C enter. your computer. C heck the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver. Video error-The video decoder is selected in the C ontrol Panel settings. Tuner error (invalid TV format...
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... recording, select Start FM while you are using Radio. If FM radio still does not play then please contact your computer manufacturer for the best signal reception. Make sure that a current driver is installed for the tuner card and that the cable or radio antenna is enabled. FM radio does not play...
... recording, select Start FM while you are using Radio. If FM radio still does not play then please contact your computer manufacturer for the best signal reception. Make sure that a current driver is installed for the tuner card and that the cable or radio antenna is enabled. FM radio does not play...
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...be having trouble with a weak signal, then Media C enter plays the station. If you manually enter the frequency or tune directly to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception. Media Center does not detect any FM radio stations in My TV. If the FM radio ...signal is working, make sure that the correct driver is attached to a station with the tuner card. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer manufacturer for the preferred hardware arrangement. Page 363 To quickly determine whether your tuner card is ...
...be having trouble with a weak signal, then Media C enter plays the station. If you manually enter the frequency or tune directly to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception. Media Center does not detect any FM radio stations in My TV. If the FM radio ...signal is working, make sure that the correct driver is attached to a station with the tuner card. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer manufacturer for the preferred hardware arrangement. Page 363 To quickly determine whether your tuner card is ...
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Media C enter does not tune to your hardware documentation for the best signal reception. Alternatively, your computer manufacturer for more tunable stations than Media Center? Refer to a radio frequency that has weak signal or that the cable or radio antenna is installed.... TV works in stereo. Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the correct driver is attached to your tuner card is working, make sure that is still weak, then please contact your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. To quickly determine whether your hardware documentation. ©...
Media C enter does not tune to your hardware documentation for the best signal reception. Alternatively, your computer manufacturer for more tunable stations than Media Center? Refer to a radio frequency that has weak signal or that the cable or radio antenna is installed.... TV works in stereo. Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the correct driver is attached to your tuner card is working, make sure that is still weak, then please contact your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. To quickly determine whether your hardware documentation. ©...
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...on the taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Set Program Access and Defaults. 3. Note If you have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your computer might not have a tuner card that option. 4. All rights reserved. I installed an FM-enabled tuner and still cannot find the Radio button © 2000...-enabled tuner card or USB tuner is cleared, Radio does not appear. when the box is not installed or not enabled. C urrent drivers for Media Center Radio. Select Custom, and then click the down arrow button to your tuner card is working, turn on live TV in My...
...on the taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Set Program Access and Defaults. 3. Note If you have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your computer might not have a tuner card that option. 4. All rights reserved. I installed an FM-enabled tuner and still cannot find the Radio button © 2000...-enabled tuner card or USB tuner is cleared, Radio does not appear. when the box is not installed or not enabled. C urrent drivers for Media Center Radio. Select Custom, and then click the down arrow button to your tuner card is working, turn on live TV in My...
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...For more information about DVD decoders, see Help and Support C enter. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. hardware decoders and their drivers are unable to adjust your DVD audio settings, you have either a hardware decoder or a software decoder in order to be updated. All... rights reserved. DVD audio options are unavailable If you are available from third-party manufacturers. Page 392 A hardware decoder also requires a decoder driver; If you might not have a decoder installed or your DVD-ROM drive and DVD player software, you must have an older decoder installed, contact...
...For more information about DVD decoders, see Help and Support C enter. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. hardware decoders and their drivers are unable to adjust your DVD audio settings, you have either a hardware decoder or a software decoder in order to be updated. All... rights reserved. DVD audio options are unavailable If you are available from third-party manufacturers. Page 392 A hardware decoder also requires a decoder driver; If you might not have a decoder installed or your DVD-ROM drive and DVD player software, you must have an older decoder installed, contact...
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If you need technical assistance with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of their hardware. Page 457 You can also visit the Windows XP Media C enter Edition product information Web ...
If you need technical assistance with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of their hardware. Page 457 You can also visit the Windows XP Media C enter Edition product information Web ...
VAIO User Guide
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The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and ...specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 49 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown...
The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and ...specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 49 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown...
VAIO User Guide
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... in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be set to read the disc. From the..."ALL" are trying to the desired levels. 5. Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To recover this system. If you are labeled on your...
... in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be set to read the disc. From the..."ALL" are trying to the desired levels. 5. Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To recover this system. If you are labeled on your...
VAIO User Guide
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...glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your computer. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover...using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using the mouse on the mouse and the computer to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card ...
...glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your computer. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover...using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using the mouse on the mouse and the computer to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card ...
VAIO User Guide
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...the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using ... or using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of repetitive ... optic al mic e. Dirt or damage may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 57
...the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using ... or using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of repetitive ... optic al mic e. Dirt or damage may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 57
VAIO User Guide
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... If it appears that your modem. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your computer's modem. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly. Review the information in an external device such as a standard telephone or ...how to configure the software in order to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. If your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct. All software...
... If it appears that your modem. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your computer's modem. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly. Review the information in an external device such as a standard telephone or ...how to configure the software in order to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. If your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct. All software...
VAIO User Guide
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... in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external...If your speakers have been connected. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support...
... in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external...If your speakers have been connected. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support...
VAIO User Guide
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To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an ...the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s)...
To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an ...the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s)...
VAIO User Guide
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...Next. 6. Refer to the manual that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for... the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the appropriate port on your computer's front, back or side panels1. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included...
...Next. 6. Refer to the manual that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for... the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the appropriate port on your computer's front, back or side panels1. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included...