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... Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - To access this manual) - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www...
... Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - To access this manual) - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www...
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... and some peripheral devices, the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing...
... and some peripheral devices, the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing...
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Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. It may not enter Hibernate power management mode. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. mark appears on use the most recent software ... mode or Hibernate mode. Restart your system is not recognized. Make sure you use . Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal...
Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. It may not enter Hibernate power management mode. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. mark appears on use the most recent software ... mode or Hibernate mode. Restart your system is not recognized. Make sure you use . Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal...
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...how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an Access Point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by a ... Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑ The channel used will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment. ✍ The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the distance between such devices, the device...
...how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an Access Point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by a ... Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑ The channel used will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment. ✍ The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the distance between such devices, the device...
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...The headset icon appears in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select HBH-608 and then click Next. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset Your computer may be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset. To connect the headset with the Bluetooth headset. The.... See the online Specifications to turn on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to see the manual that came with a computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons until the indicator light blinks in red. 3 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on using...
...The headset icon appears in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select HBH-608 and then click Next. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset Your computer may be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset. To connect the headset with the Bluetooth headset. The.... See the online Specifications to turn on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to see the manual that came with a computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons until the indicator light blinks in red. 3 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on using...
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... procedure. 7 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 8 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 9 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints, repeat steps 7 and 8 above , click...
... procedure. 7 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 8 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 9 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints, repeat steps 7 and 8 above , click...
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...available, depending on the country or area of your software for example, an HDD or CD-RW drive) before you can use . Refer to the manual that came with your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with other..., operating system and i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑...
...available, depending on the country or area of your software for example, an HDD or CD-RW drive) before you can use . Refer to the manual that came with your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with other..., operating system and i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑...
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..., always remove it off with a soft dry cloth. When you are imported from any liquid. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
..., always remove it off with a soft dry cloth. When you are imported from any liquid. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
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n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are... Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. See the manual that you may cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery.... ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer.
n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are... Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. See the manual that you may cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery.... ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer.
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... prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. You may first need to Enable hibernation. The computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
... prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. You may first need to Enable hibernation. The computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
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... compatibility. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is properly configured for more information. See your access point manual for Internet access.
... compatibility. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is properly configured for more information. See your access point manual for Internet access.
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... with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with Another...
... with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with Another...
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... used. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. 2 Select Device Properties and Security from other device's manual for more details. See the other devices. n 196 N Troubleshooting Why can be able to communicate with the computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of...
... used. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. 2 Select Device Properties and Security from other device's manual for more details. See the other devices. n 196 N Troubleshooting Why can be able to communicate with the computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of...
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... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting the computer. n 199 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if...
... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting the computer. n 199 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if...
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... to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is connected to an AC power source.
... to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is connected to an AC power source.
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... mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that came with the speakers. ❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged. ❑ If the...
... mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that came with the speakers. ❑ If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged. ❑ If the...
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Restart the computer. Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able to install driver software if you are inserting the card correctly. ... the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. You may need to use .
Restart the computer. Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able to install driver software if you are inserting the card correctly. ... the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. You may need to use .
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See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 136) for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. ... or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be able to use the DV camera recorder? The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All products with an i.LINK...
See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 136) for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. ... or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be able to use the DV camera recorder? The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All products with an i.LINK...
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... to test that the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. If you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to the computer without a hub. For example, if...
... to test that the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. If you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to the computer without a hub. For example, if...
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... Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to the Internet...
... Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to the Internet...