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... access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...
... access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...
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...you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual that came with your system through the PC card is inserted, you continuously switch to ...Sleep mode. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may damage the connector pins. It may find that the device connected to correct the problem.
...you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual that came with your system through the PC card is inserted, you continuously switch to ...Sleep mode. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may damage the connector pins. It may find that the device connected to correct the problem.
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n 77 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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Before moving your computer, be sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction.
n 77 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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Before moving your computer, be 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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...'s Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. n 144 N Troubleshooting...; Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The optimal graphic performance in this case is... not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). Why does it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO...
...'s Personal Firewall is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. n 144 N Troubleshooting...; Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The optimal graphic performance in this case is... not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). Why does it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO...
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...shutter speed. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for a few seconds? This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why can set... an appropriate value to one software application. To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is the ...
...shutter speed. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for a few seconds? This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why can set... an appropriate value to one software application. To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is the ...
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...: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left ...the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with...
...: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left ...the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with...
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...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 malfunction. n 157 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer..., do not use the computer for at least one hour.
...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 malfunction. n 157 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer..., do not use the computer for at least one hour.
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...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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information....
...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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information....
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.... n 168 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. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may... need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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 ...
.... n 168 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. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may... need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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 ...
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... the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a digital camera, check...a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you...hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply.
... the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a digital camera, check...a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you...hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply.