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... well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. It also includes information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this ... entire hard disk drive to 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...
... well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. It also includes information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this ... entire hard disk drive to 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...
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... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you continuously switch to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.... ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. We recommend that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Insert the PC Card slot protector to correct the problem. Restart your computer, make sure to Normal mode from...
... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you continuously switch to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot.... ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. We recommend that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Insert the PC Card slot protector to correct the problem. Restart your computer, make sure to Normal mode from...
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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. 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 48 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 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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...network security checkups. ❑ If the TPM is enabled, it will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 210) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 171 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it...the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized...
...network security checkups. ❑ If the TPM is enabled, it will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 210) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 171 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it...the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized...
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...Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and cancel the Low Light check box on the Properties window. For ... 178 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in...
...Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and cancel the Low Light check box on the Properties window. For ... 178 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in...
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... 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. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the... need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 157) for dirt or damage. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 189 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the...
... 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. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the... need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 157) for dirt or damage. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 189 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the...
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... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. 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. You can cause...
... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. 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. You can cause...
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... 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 printer. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected...
... 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 printer. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected...
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... Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your PC Card for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... properly. n 204 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update...
... Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your PC Card for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible... properly. n 204 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update...
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... battery is turned on your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. n 208 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
... battery is turned on your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. n 208 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...