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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer...
....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer...
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...are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. Restart your computer. Make sure you continually switch to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your system is inserted, you may find... that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
...are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. Restart your computer. Make sure you continually switch to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your system is inserted, you may find... that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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... Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . A reset fee will be charged. n 128 N ... it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it .
... Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . A reset fee will be charged. n 128 N ... it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it .
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... software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ 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-...❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). n 133 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while ...
... software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ 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-...❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). n 133 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while ...
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...are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. n 140 N ...Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into ...
...are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. n 140 N ...Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into ...
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Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc. Adhesive labels can come off while the ... a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. You can cause the computer to malfunction. n 141 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of...
Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc. Adhesive labels can come off while the ... a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. You can cause the computer to malfunction. n 141 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of...
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... 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.... See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use 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.... See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
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... ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and ...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that ...
... ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and ...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that ...
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...154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as... cable is working because of the distribution of power. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to your computer. For example, if you are using its own power supply. We recommend you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on...
...154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as... cable is working because of the distribution of power. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to your computer. For example, if you are using its own power supply. We recommend you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on...