Sony PCG-C1VE manual Troubleshooting

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Getting Help

Troubleshooting

	Guide	When you reconnect devices
		When you reconnect devices
		(other than USB devices), be
	User	sure to turn off the computer as
	User	described in Shutting down
		described in Shutting down
	ComputerNotebookSony	your computer. If you turn off
	ComputerNotebookSony	the computer in other ways, it
		the computer in other ways, it
		may result in data loss.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact VAIO-Link.

	About the computer and software, see page 69
	About Digital Video Captures and DVgate, see page 72
	About the display, see page 73
	About the “MOTION EYE” Camera, see page 74
	About CD-ROMs and diskettes, see page 75
	About sound, see page 76
	About the modem, see page 77
	About peripherals, see page 79
	About Memory Stick, see page 80
	About Power Saving Modes, see page 80

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Contents Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Safety Information Owner’s RecordEquipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Regulatory Information Disposal of Lithum Ion battery Dispose of properly at end-of- lifeWelcome Online Documentation About the User GuidesPrinted Documentation Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Left Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLocating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Right Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerComputer is using battery power Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using the Start Button of WindowsShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardCombinations and functions with the Windows key for further Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations FunctionsIndicators Indicator FunctionsCombinations/Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing DeviceThen let it go at the desired point Using the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialLauncher mode To Use the Jog Dial To insert a Memory Stick Using Memory StickUsing Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing a still image Using the Motion EYE built-in cameraUsing the Motion EYE built-in camera Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing, a normal image appears Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Insert in the direction of the arrowTo remove a PC card Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesSystem Hibernation Mode Normal ModeSystem Suspend Mode Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To carry the floppy disk drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DrivePrinter PrinterExternal Display External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a projector Turn off the computer, then unplug the display adapter To connect a TV Link device Link deviceConnecting peripheral devices To connect your computer to another Vaio computer External Speakers External SpeakersExternal Microphone External MicrophoneTo connect a USB device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceUniversal Serial Bus USB Device About Sony’s Support Options About Sony’s Support OptionsPrinted documentation supplied with your computer Online user guides supplied on your computer’s hard driveAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the computer and software Getting Help Guide Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete Put it back where it was and press it until it clicks About Digital Video Captures and DVgateAbout the display About the Motion EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Open My Computer Open the Control Panel About peripherals Disconnect the i.LINK device once, then connect it againAbout Power Saving Modes About Memory StickHibernation features are On Upgrading the System To replace a key top Placing a key topPlacing a key top Other precautions Other precautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks On Using earphones Specifications Connection Motion EYE camera Compatibility table Index See also monitor 55 speakers 30 Sony Index USB