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... American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer...
... American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer...
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See the manual that came with your computer. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Make sure you may find that ... mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restart your system is inserted, you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. It may damage...
See the manual that came with your computer. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Make sure you may find that ... mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restart your system is inserted, you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. It may damage...
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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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 in the proper direction.
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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 in the proper direction.
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...other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web ...Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, ...which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop...
...other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web ...Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, ...which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop...
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... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another 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. n 133 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 camera...
... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another 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. n 133 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 camera...
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... sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you 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 will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the...
... sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you 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 will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the...
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...you notice condensation on your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. n 141 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. 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 compatible with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one...
...you notice condensation on your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. n 141 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. 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 compatible with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one...
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.... ❑ 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 computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK... 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...
.... ❑ 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 computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK... 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...
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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 came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information...
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 came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information...
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... software before you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information... port is charged. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
... software before you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information... port is charged. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.