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The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains ...your 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 American...
The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains ...your 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 American...
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, you may find that ... you continually switch to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. See the manual that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, you may find that ... you continually switch to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. See the manual that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 66 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 in the proper direction.
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 gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 66 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 in the proper direction.
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... the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will be displayed on installation and use. You can connect the HDMI out... heard. To connect an HDMI-compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that you use an HDMI cable (supplied with selected models only) to connect the TV to your computer. n 99...
... the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will be displayed on installation and use. You can connect the HDMI out... heard. To connect an HDMI-compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that you use an HDMI cable (supplied with selected models only) to connect the TV to your computer. n 99...
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A reset fee will be charged. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. What should I cannot... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ 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.... If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 190) or visit the Sony online support Web site.
A reset fee will be charged. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. What should I cannot... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ 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.... If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 190) or visit the Sony online support Web site.
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... capture videos in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Follow these steps... camera. What should I do if 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power...
... capture videos in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. Follow these steps... camera. What should I do if 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power...
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...the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Follow these ...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. n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?...
...the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Follow these ...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. n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?...
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...; If you notice condensation on your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to a disc. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to close the...
...; If you notice condensation on your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to a disc. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to close the...
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... more information. ❑ 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.
... more information. ❑ 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.
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.... ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, 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. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the... PC Card to install the most recent driver software. n 183 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ...
.... ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, 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. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the... PC Card to install the most recent driver software. n 183 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ...
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... connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The... driver could be installed to test if the port is charged. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device ...
... connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The... driver could be installed to test if the port is charged. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device ...