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... Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security 115 Battery 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133...
... Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security 115 Battery 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133...
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... about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide...
... about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide...
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Troubleshooting > n 107 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 109) ❑ System Security (page 115) ❑ Battery (page 116) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer....have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking...
Troubleshooting > n 107 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 109) ❑ System Security (page 115) ❑ Battery (page 116) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer....have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking...
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Troubleshooting > ❑ Printing (page 133) ❑ Microphone (page 134) ❑ Speakers (page 135) ❑ Touch Pad (page 136) ❑ Keyboard (page 137) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 138) ❑ Audio/Video (page 139) ❑ Memory Stick (page 141) ❑ Peripherals (page 142) n 108 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Printing (page 133) ❑ Microphone (page 134) ❑ Speakers (page 135) ❑ Touch Pad (page 136) ❑ Keyboard (page 137) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 138) ❑ Audio/Video (page 139) ❑ Memory Stick (page 141) ❑ Peripherals (page 142) n 108 N
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...your computer to five minutes. For your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N Computer What ...should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you ...
...your computer to five minutes. For your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N Computer What ...should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you ...
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... the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 110 N What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑...
... the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 110 N What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑...
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Troubleshooting > Computer n 111 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning .... What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 20). ❑ If...the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow...
Troubleshooting > Computer n 111 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning .... What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 20). ❑ If...the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow...
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...restart your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Wait for power conservation purposes, System Properties may display the current ... not start. What should I do if a message appears notifying of either of the maximum speed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 112 N What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns ... and Caps lock indicators are unlit. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to turn off your computer and enter ...
...restart your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Wait for power conservation purposes, System Properties may display the current ... not start. What should I do if a message appears notifying of either of the maximum speed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 112 N What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns ... and Caps lock indicators are unlit. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to turn off your computer and enter ...
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...to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? A reset fee will be charged. You can...VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Troubleshooting...
...to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? A reset fee will be charged. You can...VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Troubleshooting...
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... I check the volume of the recovery partition? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Your built-in the left pane. Select a... Management under Storage in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? What should I do I cannot boot my computer ...
... I check the volume of the recovery partition? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Your built-in the left pane. Select a... Management under Storage in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? What should I do I cannot boot my computer ...
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... my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Troubleshooting > System Security n 115 N System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. Your computer must...
... my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Troubleshooting > System Security n 115 N System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. Your computer must...
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... directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. When should I replace the battery pack? Troubleshooting > Battery n 116 N Battery How do I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the charge and power...
... directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. When should I replace the battery pack? Troubleshooting > Battery n 116 N Battery How do I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the charge and power...
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... software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Troubleshooting > Battery n 117 N Should I be warm when it is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No...
... software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Troubleshooting > Battery n 117 N Should I be warm when it is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No...
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... may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer. Troubleshooting > Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 118 N Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built...
... may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer. Troubleshooting > Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 118 N Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built...
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... a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one of the camera properties (e.g. Troubleshooting > Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 119 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running out of power. The battery...
... a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one of the camera properties (e.g. Troubleshooting > Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 119 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running out of power. The battery...
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Troubleshooting > Internet n 120 N Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone ... the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings...
Troubleshooting > Internet n 120 N Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone ... the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings...
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...: ❑ Ask your telephone company to that it is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/V.90 compatible modem. Troubleshooting > Internet n 121 N Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is...
...: ❑ Ask your telephone company to that it is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with a V.92/V.90 compatible modem. Troubleshooting > Internet n 121 N Why is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is...
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... and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 122 N Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is on the taskbar and select...
... and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 122 N Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is on the taskbar and select...
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... any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Troubleshooting > Networking n 123 N What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122) to any access point you may...
... any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Troubleshooting > Networking n 123 N What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122) to any access point you may...
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... Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 124 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122...
... Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 124 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122...