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... drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery ...drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, ...
... drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery ...drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, ...
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The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Click Start in ... appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 129 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...
The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Click Start in ... appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 129 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...
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... 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 the desired levels. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. To...
... 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 the desired levels. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. To...
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... that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape...and then restart your computer. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the mouse port. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow ...
... that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape...and then restart your computer. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the mouse port. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow ...
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..., or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning... inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information.
..., or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning... inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information.
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...by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO ...Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO...properly? Click Start in order to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. If your modem is correct. All ...
...by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO ...Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO...properly? Click Start in order to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. If your modem is correct. All ...
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... 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 an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones...these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ...
... 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 an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones...these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ...
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..., 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 are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. ...the built-in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, ...
..., 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 are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. ...the built-in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, ...
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... Page 149 If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included ...ation of the c onnec tion ports for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your printer may be required for proper installation. ...
... Page 149 If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included ...ation of the c onnec tion ports for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your printer may be required for proper installation. ...
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... peripheral equipment may emulate. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. Page 150 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated... then click Add a Printer. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. If your printer ...
... peripheral equipment may emulate. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. Page 150 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated... then click Add a Printer. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. If your printer ...