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... Page 73 Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Unplug your Sony computer. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in...
... Page 73 Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Unplug your Sony computer. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in...
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Page 76 The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Page 76 The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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...the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard. If you to close all open software programs. disconnect from the Internet. disable the screensaver. (See To disable the screen saver) avoid connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. 3. Sony ..., use a CD-RW disc containing data, the data is deleted. If you begin using a blank CD-R disc. Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you use the drive eject button to start normally. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you have previously created...
...the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard. If you to close all open software programs. disconnect from the Internet. disable the screensaver. (See To disable the screen saver) avoid connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. 3. Sony ..., use a CD-RW disc containing data, the data is deleted. If you begin using a blank CD-R disc. Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you use the drive eject button to start normally. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you have previously created...
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...is complete, is detected and approved, click Next. 4. Click Finish. A window with a progress bar appears. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Status) 5. The recovery startup CD process begins. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 Do not attempt to properly label your system in a... safe place. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your Recovery Startup CD and store ...
...is complete, is detected and approved, click Next. 4. Click Finish. A window with a progress bar appears. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Status) 5. The recovery startup CD process begins. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 Do not attempt to properly label your system in a... safe place. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your Recovery Startup CD and store ...
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... the Display Properties window, select the Screen Saver tab. Click OK. Display Properties window Page 79 To disable the screen saver 1. 7. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your system becomes unstable and you cannot access the Windows® operating system, you use the... recovery startup CD If your system. After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD to start your computer. The...
... the Display Properties window, select the Screen Saver tab. Click OK. Display Properties window Page 79 To disable the screen saver 1. 7. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your system becomes unstable and you cannot access the Windows® operating system, you use the... recovery startup CD If your system. After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD to start your computer. The...
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Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process. Page 81 Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly.
Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process. Page 81 Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly.
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VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create a Recovery Startup CD. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if you to: ...connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Click Next. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Using the...
VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create a Recovery Startup CD. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if you to: ...connecting or disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Click Next. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Using the...
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If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. Begin Recov ery window 5. The Begin Recovery window appears. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next. For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Page 83 Select the appropriate recovery option.
If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. Begin Recov ery window 5. The Begin Recovery window appears. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next. For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Page 83 Select the appropriate recovery option.
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...wizard. Read the onscreen information and click Next. 3. Your system restarts and begins the system recovery. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 4. Page 84 Using the Recovery Wizard utility may take a few moments to restart your system, even if you to restart ...not attempt to restart your computer in any way during the recovery process. 1. The initial system recovery utility window displays a progress bar showing elapsed recovery time. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Click Finish to use your computer. Default...
...wizard. Read the onscreen information and click Next. 3. Your system restarts and begins the system recovery. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 4. Page 84 Using the Recovery Wizard utility may take a few moments to restart your system, even if you to restart ...not attempt to restart your computer in any way during the recovery process. 1. The initial system recovery utility window displays a progress bar showing elapsed recovery time. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Click Finish to use your computer. Default...
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... on drives C and D are deleted. Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only: Recovers the operating system and drivers. If you cannot return to your system. Select one of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. In the ... The Begin Custom Recovery window appears. The Recovery Drive size Page 85 Data on drives C and D are displayed. Full System Recovery 1. Custom Recovery (Recommended for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of your partition size selections. Click Next. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the ...
... on drives C and D are deleted. Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only: Recovers the operating system and drivers. If you cannot return to your system. Select one of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. In the ... The Begin Custom Recovery window appears. The Recovery Drive size Page 85 Data on drives C and D are displayed. Full System Recovery 1. Custom Recovery (Recommended for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of your partition size selections. Click Next. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the ...
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...). The size of the hard disk according to start the system recovery process. Select the option, Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only and click Next. Click Next. Do not attempt use . Select a size for your computer. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). Do not attempt to restart your system. Click Finish...
...). The size of the hard disk according to start the system recovery process. Select the option, Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only and click Next. Click Next. Do not attempt use . Select a size for your computer. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). Do not attempt to restart your system. Click Finish...
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...all available software. Click Back, if you wish to recover all available software. The Application Recovery process is displayed again, with a listing of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your system restarts. Application Recov ery Com plete window 5. Follow the ...instructions provided in progress window 4. When the selected software applications have been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window appears. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard main window is completed and your computer. 2. Click Finish. Page 87 You may see an ...
...all available software. Click Back, if you wish to recover all available software. The Application Recovery process is displayed again, with a listing of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your system restarts. Application Recov ery Com plete window 5. Follow the ...instructions provided in progress window 4. When the selected software applications have been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window appears. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard main window is completed and your computer. 2. Click Finish. Page 87 You may see an ...
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...In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Click Continue to Check Out, to the drive D partition. Page 88... here, you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to repair your hard drive loses its partitions and you are not able to the...
...In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Click Continue to Check Out, to the drive D partition. Page 88... here, you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to repair your hard drive loses its partitions and you are not able to the...
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... are preinstalled on the application's CD. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open because it . Confirm that are located on your computer, see Application Recovery for your system, see video, your video resolution: 1. Why can play the disc on . 2. Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. If a region code...
... are preinstalled on the application's CD. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open because it . Confirm that are located on your computer, see Application Recovery for your system, see video, your video resolution: 1. Why can play the disc on . 2. Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. If a region code...
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... more information. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to CD-RW media? Click Apply and then click OK. Page 96 Sony recommends using CD-RW media that it tries to the desired levels. 5. Why doesn't my recordable optical drive (DVD-RW/CD-RW) record to view... installed drivers. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to read the disc.
... more information. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to CD-RW media? Click Apply and then click OK. Page 96 Sony recommends using CD-RW media that it tries to the desired levels. 5. Why doesn't my recordable optical drive (DVD-RW/CD-RW) record to view... installed drivers. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to read the disc.
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... Panel. 2. You may damage or soil your optical mouse. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Confirm that may need to reinstall VAIO Driver. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all open applications. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse.... Page 97 See Application Recovery to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on ...
... Panel. 2. You may damage or soil your optical mouse. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Confirm that may need to reinstall VAIO Driver. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all open applications. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse.... Page 97 See Application Recovery to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on ...
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The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following : Check that the telephone line is plugged into the ... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box appears. Page 98 See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. Follow the on how to configure the software in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About the Modem...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following : Check that the telephone line is plugged into the ... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box appears. Page 98 See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. Follow the on how to configure the software in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About the Modem...
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... is turned off. If your keyboard is turned off. Page 100 Use the keyboard's volume controls to reinstall the sound drivers. See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver. The mute button is located above the function keys. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries...
... is turned off. If your keyboard is turned off. Page 100 Use the keyboard's volume controls to reinstall the sound drivers. See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver. The mute button is located above the function keys. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries...
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...61607; Do not place electronic equipment near materials (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as radiators or air ducts ... Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of your Sony computer. Should any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work ...
...61607; Do not place electronic equipment near materials (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as radiators or air ducts ... Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of your Sony computer. Should any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work ...