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...hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way...their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using...
...hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way...their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3. Why does the... 129 For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation...
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3. Why does the... 129 For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation...
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...System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to 1024 x 7681, using the DVD player application, it may be set...Click the Settings tab. 4. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to indicate the type of your screen area is set too high. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of player...
...System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to 1024 x 7681, using the DVD player application, it may be set...Click the Settings tab. 4. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to indicate the type of your screen area is set too high. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of player...
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... on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may be working properly. Turn off your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close ...all open applications. Dirt or damage may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may cause the mouse to the...
... on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may be working properly. Turn off your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close ...all open applications. Dirt or damage may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may cause the mouse to the...
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...clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds,... follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly, try ...
...clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds,... follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly, try ...
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...; Check that the telephone line is correct. All software applications that your computer's modem. Click Start in the Device status section. Click Properties. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number ...information on -screen instructions to recognize the modem. If it appears that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not working properly. The VAIO Help And Support Center window appears. 6. You can verify the line by plugging in order to resolve...
...; Check that the telephone line is correct. All software applications that your computer's modem. Click Start in the Device status section. Click Properties. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number ...information on -screen instructions to recognize the modem. If it appears that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not working properly. The VAIO Help And Support Center window appears. 6. You can verify the line by plugging in order to resolve...
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...left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify...cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel,... speakers are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows...
...left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify...cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel,... speakers are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows...
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...61607; Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ...mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use your own headphones instead of the ...check box is not selected in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no...
...61607; Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ...mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use your own headphones instead of the ...check box is not selected in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no...
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Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the box for specific operating systems. To install your printer... may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or ...
Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the box for specific operating systems. To install your printer... may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or ...
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...the manual that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Select Local ... IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that came with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may vary, depending upon your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion...
...the manual that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Select Local ... IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that came with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may vary, depending upon your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion...