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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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..., personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer.
..., personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer.
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...web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer...Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) Many problems have simple solutions. n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer...Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) Many problems have simple solutions. n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause ...into a power source and turned on the keyboard. n 95 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on your computer.... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO...
For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause ...into a power source and turned on the keyboard. n 95 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on your computer.... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO...
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... computer turns off. ❑ Remove the AC adapter. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. n 96 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to close the application window. ❑ If the...
... computer turns off. ❑ Remove the AC adapter. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. n 96 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to close the application window. ❑ If the...
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... the Num Lk (or Num Lock) key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit. n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . If both or either of...
... the Num Lk (or Num Lock) key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit. n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . If both or either of...
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At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). You can I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case ...device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, ...
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). You can I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case ...device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, ...
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... online specifications to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? To boot your screen to change the boot device. n 99 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time...
... online specifications to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? To boot your screen to change the boot device. n 99 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time...
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The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 100 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. You can receive updates. 1 Click ...
The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 100 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. You can receive updates. 1 Click ...
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.... ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer may be insufficient for...EYE Camera (page 86). Check the CPU performance. Clean the cover. This is dirty, you view a rapid-moving object. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
.... ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer may be insufficient for...EYE Camera (page 86). Check the CPU performance. Clean the cover. This is dirty, you view a rapid-moving object. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
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... software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. Why is the video input from the built...-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. n 102 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds?
... software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. Why is the video input from the built...-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. n 102 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds?
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... the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the... built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
... the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the... built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
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...the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ...computer. ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is properly configured for Internet access. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by ...
...the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ...computer. ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is properly configured for Internet access. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by ...
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... that came with your access point interferes with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. n 105 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Other factors include...
... that came with your access point interferes with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. n 105 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Other factors include...
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...the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Two computers with your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless ...
...the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Two computers with your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless ...
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... the device may be too far apart. If the connected device is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices...
... the device may be too far apart. If the connected device is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices...
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... Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth...
... Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth...
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... a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is running. Connection is only possible for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz...
... a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is running. Connection is only possible for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz...
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Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account? n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to log ...
Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account? n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to log ...