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VAIO™ Notebooks & Computers

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  1. What software, peripherals, and hardware devices are compatible with Windows 7 operating system?
    To check if specific software, peripherals or hardware devices will work with either 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7 operating system, visit the...
  2. How many versions of Windows 7 operating system are available and what is the difference between the various editions?
    There are six editions of Windows 7 operating system. The different versions are listed below:NOTE: Each version includes the feature set of the lower...
  3. How to configure a folder for network sharing?
    1. Click the Start button, then click Computer. 2. In the Computer window, navigate to the folder that will be configured for sharing. 3. In the menu ...
  4. How to make a backup of the Registry?
    WARNING: When editing the Registry, there is the risk of corrupting installed software or the operating system, which may result in data loss.For Wind...
  5. What to do when an error about hardware-assisted virtualization occurs when using Windows XP mode?
    You may receive one of the following errors when trying to install, use or configure Windows XP Mode in Windows Virtual PC on a computer running the W...
  6. How to use the Windows Easy Transfer feature to transfer files and settings using an Easy Transfer cable?
    1. Connect one end of the Easy Transfer cable to a USB port on the new computer and the other end to a USB port on the old computer. 2. In the Which c...
  7. How to use the Windows Easy Transfer feature to transfer files and settings using an external hard drive or USB flash drive?
    1. Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to the new computer. 2. In the Which computer are you using now? window, click to select This is m...
  8. How to use the Windows Easy Transfer feature to transfer files and settings using a network connection?
    NOTES: - Ensure that both computers are connected to the network. - In order to transfer files and settings using a network, an existing network mus...
  9. How to use the Windows Easy Transfer feature to transfer files and settings?
    Windows Easy Transfer is a feature of the operating system designed to help move data stored on an older computer over to a new Windows 7 computer. Wh...
  10. Why is NVIDIA Color Settings not saved after the computer restarts?
    The issue occurs because of the settings priority level of the VAIO Control Center. Below is the current priority level: 1. VAIO Control Center colo...
  11. VAIO Care Version 6 Helpful Information
    VAIO Care Version 6 Helpful Information >> VAIO Care - Welcome                >> Starting VAIO Care                >> How to use V...
  12. Why is Stereo Mix setting available in Audio Recording properties of Windows 7?
    The Stereo Mix setting is not supported. NOTE: Third-party audio recording software or sound drivers may provide this feature, but they are not supp...
  13. Why are numbers displayed instead of letters or alpha characters when typing on the keyboard?
    When typing on the notebook computer keyboard, if numbers are being displayed instead of letters, the numeric keypad feature is activated. The numer...
  14. What to do when Bluetooth wireless technology devices do not automatically connect after the computer returns from hibernation or sleep mode?
    There are default configuration settings that get triggered when the computer enters hibernation or sleep mode which can disconnect Bluetooth devices,...
  15. How to adjust the mouse pointer speed or motion sensitivity?
    NOTE: Mouse pointer speed or motion sensitivity affects how fast the cursor travels on the screen. This is different than touchpad pressure sensitivit...
  16. How to install the Microsoft Office 2010 Starter software?
    NOTE: Please check the Marketing Specifications to see if the unit is bundled with Office 2010 Starter. 1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then c...
  17. What to do if the touchpad does not work properly, works without touching it, works intermittently or erratically, or is completely unresponsive?
    Follow this procedure to resolve the issue. IMPORTANT:  If the touchpad works intermittently, erratically, or without touching it, the issue may be ...
  18. How to view the installed Windows or Security updates in Windows 7?
    1. Click Start and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, click Programs. 3. In the Programs window, click Programs and Features. 4. In ...
  19. How to set up a connection with a Bluetooth enabled device in Windows 7?
    1. Click Start and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, click Hardware and Sound. 3. In the Hardware and Sound window, under Devices a...
  20. How to start a server service and configure the service to start automatically in Windows 7?
    1. Click Start and in the Search field, type Services.msc. 2. Press the ENTER key.NOTE: If prompted for an administrator password or a User Account Co...
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