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... Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click ... Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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.
... Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click ... Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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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... system through the PC Card is inserted, you want the computer to correct the problem. For some PC Cards, if you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Do...
... system through the PC Card is inserted, you want the computer to correct the problem. For some PC Cards, if you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Do...
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Make sure you are inserting 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. 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. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Make sure you are inserting 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. 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. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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... updates. ✍ See the manual that you want to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can connect ... on installation and use the HDMI port. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ! If your TV is more information on your peripheral for the display. If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the computer to display the full image, change the display resolution of the image cannot be heard. If...
... updates. ✍ See the manual that you want to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can connect ... on installation and use the HDMI port. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ! If your TV is more information on your peripheral for the display. If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the computer to display the full image, change the display resolution of the image cannot be heard. If...
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... Security's Personal Firewall is active, it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.... should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why does it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the... any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it may take...
... Security's Personal Firewall is active, it . If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.... should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why does it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the... any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it may take...
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... name for the camera. n 157 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start...
... name for the camera. n 157 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start...
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.... ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the left pane. If you 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 the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned... System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed.
.... ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the left pane. If you 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 the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned... System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed.
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... optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Adhesive labels 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 in the optical disc drive and damage...
... optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Adhesive labels 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 in the optical disc drive and damage...
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... Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 176 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the...
... Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 176 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the...
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... need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. n 184 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card...
... need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. n 184 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card...
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...need to install software before you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ... USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 190 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
...need to install software before you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ... USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 190 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...