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Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator (1) is off . n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The drive eject button is disabled when your computer is in Sleep mode. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure. Be sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ If pressing the drive eject button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2).
Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator (1) is off . n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The drive eject button is disabled when your computer is in Sleep mode. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure. Be sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ If pressing the drive eject button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2).
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is inserted,...Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. See the manual that you may damage the connector pins. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. It may find that a device connected to Normal mode ...PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restart your computer. If you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is inserted,...Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. See the manual that you may damage the connector pins. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. It may find that a device connected to Normal mode ...PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restart your computer. If you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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.... The password can be up to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup...
.... The password can be up to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup...
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...key when the VAIO logo appears. When confirmation to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press ...the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key...
...key when the VAIO logo appears. When confirmation to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press ...the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key...
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The VAIO Central window appears. 3 Click the System Information tab. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer.
The VAIO Central window appears. 3 Click the System Information tab. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer.
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... a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk is damaged, the...high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to the hard disk. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be careful when handling your computer in a short time. Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, ...
... a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk is damaged, the...high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to the hard disk. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be careful when handling your computer in a short time. Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, ...
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... press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts. If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press the Enter key. 3 Press ... configuration changes and exit now? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. The message Load default configuration now? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should...
... press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts. If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press the Enter key. 3 Press ... configuration changes and exit now? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. The message Load default configuration now? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should...
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...the Caps Lock key to turn off . ! Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for more... than four seconds to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. What should I do if Windows does not start, showing a message, when I start . To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the ...
...the Caps Lock key to turn off . ! Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for more... than four seconds to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. What should I do if Windows does not start, showing a message, when I start . To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the ...
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... boot device. appears. 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How can also show/hide the VAIO animation logo at startup. Your computer restarts and you need to the computer? The message Save configuration changes and exit now? n 125 N Troubleshooting What should...
... boot device. appears. 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How can also show/hide the VAIO animation logo at startup. Your computer restarts and you need to the computer? The message Save configuration changes and exit now? n 125 N Troubleshooting What should...
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...captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for more software applications running than one software application. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may have caused dropped frames. Why are not currently using the ... ❑ If the front mirror plate over the lens is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer can handle. n 127 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑...
...captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for more software applications running than one software application. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may have caused dropped frames. Why are not currently using the ... ❑ If the front mirror plate over the lens is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer can handle. n 127 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑...
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... clicking Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on how to clean it. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...; Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 135 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc does not slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer. If the disc is trying to read a disc? The disc that your...
... clicking Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on how to clean it. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...; Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 135 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc does not slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer. If the disc is trying to read a disc? The disc that your...
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...; Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. n 136... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you...
...; Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. n 136... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you...
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... your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your...
... your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your...
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.... ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click...
.... ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click...
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...the LED indicator on the taskbar when the drive is inserted properly and you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Close all programs that is properly connected to ... the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon facing upward) into the USB port. 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive....
...the LED indicator on the taskbar when the drive is inserted properly and you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Close all programs that is properly connected to ... the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon facing upward) into the USB port. 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive....
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... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. See Inserting a PC Card (page 63) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. For some...
... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. See Inserting a PC Card (page 63) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. For some...