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...screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries ... entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. It also...
...screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries ... entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. It also...
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...is not recognized. If an "!" It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. Make sure you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to protect against debris entering the ...slot when not using a PC Card. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not force a PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. If you use the most recent software...
...is not recognized. If an "!" It may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. Make sure you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to protect against debris entering the ...slot when not using a PC Card. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not force a PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. If you use the most recent software...
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Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the media or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard media manufacturer. Before moving the computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard media. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ If the media or adapter does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard media manufacturer. Before moving the computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard media. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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n 92 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. As a result, you prefer to plug the USB mouse into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. ...
n 92 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. As a result, you prefer to plug the USB mouse into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. ...
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... for more than the maximum? If any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the maximum speed. If you enter a wrong password three times consecutively... speed than four seconds to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it ....
... for more than the maximum? If any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the maximum speed. If you enter a wrong password three times consecutively... speed than four seconds to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it ....
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... problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device...
... problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device...
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... appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices appears. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting... Maintenance. 3 Click System. A window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers.
... appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices appears. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting... Maintenance. 3 Click System. A window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to enable the device or reinstall the drivers.
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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 is not selected. n 192 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the...
... 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 is not selected. n 192 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the...
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...; If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring...
...; If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring...
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... Inserting a PC Card (page 42) for more information. n 204 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you are not using a Sony PC Card. You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Why can't I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make... installed on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able 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, your...
... Inserting a PC Card (page 42) for more information. n 204 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you are not using a Sony PC Card. You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Why can't I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make... installed on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able 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, your...
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For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to test if the port is working because of the distribution of power. n 207 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a ...
For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to test if the port is working because of the distribution of power. n 207 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a ...