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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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer .... Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer .... Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
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If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer and the .... 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can then use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller, you can connect a TV to your computer. Always...computer 1 Plug the power cord of an audio cable (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. If your TV is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard.
If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer and the .... 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can then use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller, you can connect a TV to your computer. Always...computer 1 Plug the power cord of an audio cable (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. If your TV is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard.
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...take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service ...Sony Support Information (page 174). n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver...
...take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service ...Sony Support Information (page 174). n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver...
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... into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do... camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
... into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do... camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
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... are 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 installed. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted ...appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is turned off or minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or VOL-
... are 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 installed. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted ...appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is turned off or minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or VOL-
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... of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. 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 running on your computer. 6 Double-click the...
... of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. 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 running on your computer. 6 Double-click the...
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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 computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these...
... 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 computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these...
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... a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. For example, if you are...
... a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. For example, if you are...