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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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Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot ... slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into place. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Do not force it in or out of...
Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot ... slot. ✍ If the module or adapter does not go into place. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Do not force it in or out of...
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... connect the TV to external input. 4 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 TV into the S VIDEO... configuration system. ! To connect an HDMI-compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to the TV. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an S Video...
... connect the TV to external input. 4 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 TV into the S VIDEO... configuration system. ! To connect an HDMI-compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to the TV. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an S Video...
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...the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to... network security checkups. If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is not guaranteed. n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with...
...the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to... network security checkups. If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is not guaranteed. n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with...
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...Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click ...the device name for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while...
...Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click ...the device name for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while...
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...is installed. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. button, respectively. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting... mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or VOL- Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the...
...is installed. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. button, respectively. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting... mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or VOL- Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the...
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... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer is in the optical disc drive and...
... the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer is in the optical disc drive and...
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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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...
... 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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...
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n 173 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For ...
n 173 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For ...