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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using Headphones ...163 Handling the Memory Stick ...164 Handling the Hard Disk ...165 Updating Your Computer ...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...175 Networking ...176 Bluetooth Technology ...179 Optical Discs ...183 Display ...187 Printing ...188 Microphone ...189 Mouse ...190 Speakers ...191 Touch Pad...193 Keyboard...194 Floppy Disks ...195
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using Headphones ...163 Handling the Memory Stick ...164 Handling the Hard Disk ...165 Updating Your Computer ...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...175 Networking ...176 Bluetooth Technology ...179 Optical Discs ...183 Display ...187 Printing ...188 Microphone ...189 Mouse ...190 Speakers ...191 Touch Pad...193 Keyboard...194 Floppy Disks ...195
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... following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
... following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
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...problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support 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 ... (page 191) ❑ Touch Pad (page 193) ❑ Keyboard (page 194) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 195) ❑ Audio/Video (page 196) n 167 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support 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 ... (page 191) ❑ Touch Pad (page 193) ❑ Keyboard (page 194) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 195) ❑ Audio/Video (page 196) n 167 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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Before adding or replacing a memory module, be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer to turn off automatically. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...button on the right of the computer. ❑ Unplug the power cord. n 169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑...
Before adding or replacing a memory module, be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer to turn off automatically. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...button on the right of the computer. ❑ Unplug the power cord. n 169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑...
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n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl+...
n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl+...
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...; Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 171 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4...
...; Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 171 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4...
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... off . ! If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 172 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? Turning off . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer...
... off . ! If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 172 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? Turning off . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer...
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... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates...to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 204). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on ...device order? You can I change the boot device order. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 173 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . At the confirmation...
... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates...to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 204). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on ...device order? You can I change the boot device order. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 173 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . At the confirmation...
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n 174 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Your built-in the... contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the.... How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer?
n 174 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Your built-in the... contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the.... How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer?
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.... 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on your computer. n 175 N Troubleshooting System Security How can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The best way to protect...
.... 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on your computer. n 175 N Troubleshooting System Security How can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The best way to protect...
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...manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ... that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. n 176 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 distance ...
...manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ... that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. n 176 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 distance ...
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... close proximity to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. n 177 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. How do I avoid...
... close proximity to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. n 177 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. How do I avoid...
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... encryption key? Two computers 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. n 178 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came...
... encryption key? Two computers 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. n 178 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came...
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... you may be able to find this computer check box. What should I want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? n 179 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other . Why can't my computer find other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
... you may be able to find this computer check box. What should I want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? n 179 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other . Why can't my computer find other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
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... transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 180 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...
... transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 180 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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... wireless LAN devices is running. Why can't I use a Bluetooth audio device? For more details, search for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. n 181 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device...
... wireless LAN devices is running. Why can't I use a Bluetooth audio device? For more details, search for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. n 181 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device...
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... Network (PAN)? To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If you cannot connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 182 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Why can 't I connect to a user with administrative rights. The Bluetooth function may not be available to...
... Network (PAN)? To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If you cannot connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 182 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Why can 't I connect to a user with administrative rights. The Bluetooth function may not be available to...
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...) for dirt or damage. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. n 183 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject...
...) for dirt or damage. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. n 183 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject...
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... sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. If you...
... sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. If you...
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If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed ... in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. n 185 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane.
If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed ... in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. n 185 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane.