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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 You've purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound.
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Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Page 127 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device drivers, see the X on the wall when adjusting the brightness on the display, then the display drivers might be out of date. All rights reserved. I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls If you cannot see Help and Support C enter.
Related topics Adjust your display Run the display adjustment controls © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Page 127 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device drivers, see the X on the wall when adjusting the brightness on the display, then the display drivers might be out of date. All rights reserved. I cannot see the X when adjusting the brightness controls If you cannot see Help and Support C enter.
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All rights reserved. See the hardware documentation for information on how to -date driver. Page 277 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. See the hardware documentation for information on how to -date driver. Page 277 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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... the volume. C heck whether you pressed the MUTE button on . Try the following: Turn up -to-date driver. Page 278 Alternatively, your audio tuner might need to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. I can see the TV image but there is no audio If there...
... the volume. C heck whether you pressed the MUTE button on . Try the following: Turn up -to-date driver. Page 278 Alternatively, your audio tuner might need to update your driver. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. I can see the TV image but there is no audio If there...
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... reserved. To troubleshoot further, consult the hardware documentation. Page 279 If your TV signal passes through a set -top box to the computer. C ontact your TV service provider to the computer. Ensure that there is no TV signal. Related topics Video does not display Troubleshoot the TV signal or image © 2000... that your tuner card. There is no TV signal You cannot watch or record TV if Media C enter detects that it is enabled and a current driver is installed.
... reserved. To troubleshoot further, consult the hardware documentation. Page 279 If your TV signal passes through a set -top box to the computer. C ontact your TV service provider to the computer. Ensure that there is no TV signal. Related topics Video does not display Troubleshoot the TV signal or image © 2000... that your tuner card. There is no TV signal You cannot watch or record TV if Media C enter detects that it is enabled and a current driver is installed.
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... signal or image © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Restart Media C enter. Restart the computer. Audio error-The audio card is not installed, enabled, or does not have updated drivers. plugged in Windows Device Manager. C lose all other media applications that the tuner is in ...card in use by another application. Tuner in use by the tuner card in or have updated drivers. C heck the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver. Restart the computer. Description Try these steps Tuner not found (internal tuner card)-The tuner card might not be due...
... signal or image © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Restart Media C enter. Restart the computer. Audio error-The audio card is not installed, enabled, or does not have updated drivers. plugged in Windows Device Manager. C lose all other media applications that the tuner is in ...card in use by another application. Tuner in use by the tuner card in or have updated drivers. C heck the hardware documentation for information about updating the driver. Restart the computer. Description Try these steps Tuner not found (internal tuner card)-The tuner card might not be due...
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...TV or completing a TV recording, select Start FM while you are using Radio. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more information. Make sure that a current driver is installed for the preferred hardware arrangement. Alternatively, your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C... orporation. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. FM radio ...
...TV or completing a TV recording, select Start FM while you are using Radio. Refer to your computer manufacturer for more information. Make sure that a current driver is installed for the preferred hardware arrangement. Alternatively, your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C... orporation. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. FM radio ...
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... C enter does not seek to a station with the tuner card. To troubleshoot further, refer to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception. All rights reserved. If you manually enter the frequency or ...tune directly to a radio frequency that has a weak signal. Page 363 To quickly determine whether your computer manufacturer for the preferred hardware arrangement. Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the cable... your tuner card is working, make sure that the correct driver is attached to your computer might bypass the weak signal.
... C enter does not seek to a station with the tuner card. To troubleshoot further, refer to the computer and properly positioned for the best signal reception. All rights reserved. If you manually enter the frequency or ...tune directly to a radio frequency that has a weak signal. Page 363 To quickly determine whether your computer manufacturer for the preferred hardware arrangement. Make sure that the tuner card is enabled and that the cable... your tuner card is working, make sure that the correct driver is attached to your computer might bypass the weak signal.
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... 364 Alternatively, your hardware documentation for the best signal reception. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. Media C enter does not tune to the computer and properly positioned for the preferred hardware arrangement. For the best results, make sure that the cable... All rights reserved. To quickly determine whether your tuner card is attached to a radio frequency that has weak signal or that the correct driver is still weak, then please contact your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
... 364 Alternatively, your hardware documentation for the best signal reception. To troubleshoot further, refer to your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. Media C enter does not tune to the computer and properly positioned for the preferred hardware arrangement. For the best results, make sure that the cable... All rights reserved. To quickly determine whether your tuner card is attached to a radio frequency that has weak signal or that the correct driver is still weak, then please contact your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
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...to Enable access to your hardware documentation. To quickly determine whether your tuner card is enabled but you still cannot find FM radio, then your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. All rights reserved. Using the mouse, click the Start button on live TV in My TV...topics I cannot find FM radio If you have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your computer might not have a tuner card that supports FM radio. To turn on the taskbar, point to expand that the correct driver is cleared, Radio does not appear. Note If you select Radio on FM radio in...
...to Enable access to your hardware documentation. To quickly determine whether your tuner card is enabled but you still cannot find FM radio, then your computer might be having trouble with the tuner card. All rights reserved. Using the mouse, click the Start button on live TV in My TV...topics I cannot find FM radio If you have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your computer might not have a tuner card that supports FM radio. To turn on the taskbar, point to expand that the correct driver is cleared, Radio does not appear. Note If you select Radio on FM radio in...
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Page 392 DVD audio options are unavailable If you are available from third-party manufacturers. hardware decoders and their drivers are unable to adjust your DVD audio settings, you might not have a decoder installed or your DVD-ROM drive and DVD player software, ...If you must have an older decoder installed, contact the manufacturer of the decoder to play DVDs. All rights reserved. A hardware decoder also requires a decoder driver; In addition to your decoder might need to be updated. For more information about DVD decoders, see Help and Support C enter. © 2000-2003 ...
Page 392 DVD audio options are unavailable If you are available from third-party manufacturers. hardware decoders and their drivers are unable to adjust your DVD audio settings, you might not have a decoder installed or your DVD-ROM drive and DVD player software, ...If you must have an older decoder installed, contact the manufacturer of the decoder to play DVDs. All rights reserved. A hardware decoder also requires a decoder driver; In addition to your decoder might need to be updated. For more information about DVD decoders, see Help and Support C enter. © 2000-2003 ...
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... visit the Windows XP Media C enter Edition product information Web site. Page 457 If you need technical assistance with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of their hardware. Media Center Technical Support Because Windows XP Media C enter Edition was included with your manufacturer...
... visit the Windows XP Media C enter Edition product information Web site. Page 457 If you need technical assistance with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of their hardware. Media Center Technical Support Because Windows XP Media C enter Edition was included with your manufacturer...
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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. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems...
The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems...
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...on your DVD player's mute feature is not dirty or damaged. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be set to read the disc. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change... the screen resolution. 3. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer speakers. 4. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Check the ...
...on your DVD player's mute feature is not dirty or damaged. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be set to read the disc. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change... the screen resolution. 3. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer speakers. 4. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Check the ...
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... damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into the... all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...
... damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into the... all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...
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... Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the supplied AA batteries are using a wireless optical mouse: ...of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism...
... Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the supplied AA batteries are using a wireless optical mouse: ...of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism...
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...fax machine and listening for a dial tone. Check that your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. Why doesn't my modem work properly? From the ...follow these steps: 1. Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4. Page 200 Your modem may...
...fax machine and listening for a dial tone. Check that your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. Why doesn't my modem work properly? From the ...follow these steps: 1. Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4. Page 200 Your modem may...
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... 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 program you want to use an external power ...Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. If you are using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. About the Speakers...
... 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 program you want to use an external power ...Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. If you are using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. About the Speakers...
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...keyboard. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. If you are connected to your computer. ... power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To recover your speakers if headphones...
...keyboard. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. If you are connected to your computer. ... power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To recover your speakers if headphones...
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... click OK. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your printer has a USB... or updates that your printer, follow these steps: 1. Page 208 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. ...
... click OK. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your printer has a USB... or updates that your printer, follow these steps: 1. Page 208 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. ...