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.../pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n7 N Before...
.../pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n7 N Before...
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...device connected to your system to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. If an "!" mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you have difficulty inserting a ... management mode. We recommend that you continually switch to correct the problem. It may damage the connector pins. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software...
...device connected to your system to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. If an "!" mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you have difficulty inserting a ... management mode. We recommend that you continually switch to correct the problem. It may damage the connector pins. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software...
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n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (3). ✍ The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer. You can start working. As a result, you prefer to use your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the ...
n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (3). ✍ The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer. You can start working. As a result, you prefer to use your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the ...
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...do if my game software does not work or it . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. If any patches or updates to turn off the indicator before entering the password. Press...or the Caps Lock key to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off . If you enter a ..." appears and Windows does not start . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.
...do if my game software does not work or it . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. If any patches or updates to turn off the indicator before entering the password. Press...or the Caps Lock key to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off . If you enter a ..." appears and Windows does not start . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.
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...Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver. n 128 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ...❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...
...Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver. n 128 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ...❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...
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...dirt or damage. Follow these steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and click to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD... audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the computer will stop responding. The System Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
...dirt or damage. Follow these steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and click to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD... audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the computer will stop responding. The System Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
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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. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to malfunction. ❑ Make sure...
... 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. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to malfunction. ❑ Make sure...
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... the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right...
... the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right...
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Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? n 149 N Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn't my PC Card work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card ... that accompanied your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may need to install driver software if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the...
Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? n 149 N Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn't my PC Card work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card ... that accompanied your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may need to install driver software if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the...
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... Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the computer without a hub. We recommend you...
... Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the computer without a hub. We recommend you...