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... disk of the Windows® operating system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "Click here to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ...Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Explains how to view your computer's hardware specifications and software information." ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP® Guide - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or...
... disk of the Windows® operating system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "Click here to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ...Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Explains how to view your computer's hardware specifications and software information." ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP® Guide - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or...
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...does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The Windows taskbar may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on the right side of...bottom edges of the display screen. The Windows® operating system may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down ...
...does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The Windows taskbar may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on the right side of...bottom edges of the display screen. The Windows® operating system may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down ...
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How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 How do I access the reinstallation information... subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted...
How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 How do I access the reinstallation information... subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted...
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...disc. To check your optical drive. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears... on the DVD or on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning...
...disc. To check your optical drive. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears... on the DVD or on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑... have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel... Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑... have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel... Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level.
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... telephone line is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. Your modem may need to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in an external device ... instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and...
... telephone line is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. Your modem may need to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in an external device ... instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and...
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...Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that...counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. ...
...Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that...counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. ...
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... and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for information or updates that came with installation.... do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the...
... and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for information or updates that came with installation.... do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the...
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... mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 ...
... mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 ...
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... 32 QuickTime 32 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering applications 44 Simple DVD Maker 33 Smart Capture 33 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33 Sony on Yahoo! 34 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 34 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 34 stopped responding 40 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard 34 Software Support Resources 35 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33... 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 70 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start driver recovery 44 DVDit!
... 32 QuickTime 32 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering applications 44 Simple DVD Maker 33 Smart Capture 33 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33 Sony on Yahoo! 34 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 34 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 34 stopped responding 40 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard 34 Software Support Resources 35 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33... 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 70 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start driver recovery 44 DVDit!
System Reference Manual
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... Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Agere Systems AC'97 Modem SiS 7012 Audio Driver SiS 7012 Audio Driver Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed.
... Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Agere Systems AC'97 Modem SiS 7012 Audio Driver SiS 7012 Audio Driver Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed.
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72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial ports Parallel port Modem jacks USB ports* PCI slots CNR slot IDE headers i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports ... 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for expansion. Not all PCI slots are available for details. * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. One slot for details.) Four available slots.
72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial ports Parallel port Modem jacks USB ports* PCI slots CNR slot IDE headers i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports ... 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for expansion. Not all PCI slots are available for details. * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. One slot for details.) Four available slots.
VAIO User Guide
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... Recovery CDs can only be used to view your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Click the Welcome link. Restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. To view this online information...174; Windows XP® Guide - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or are erased. The Welcome page displays in the text, "Click here to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Software Library The ...
... Recovery CDs can only be used to view your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Click the Welcome link. Restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. To view this online information...174; Windows XP® Guide - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or are erased. The Welcome page displays in the text, "Click here to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Software Library The ...
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System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. To Use The System Recovery CD(s) To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 41
System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. To Use The System Recovery CD(s) To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 41
VAIO User Guide
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...formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you can only be used to reinstall individual applications. You may not ...need to complete the Windows registration process. Page 42 If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer...
...formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you can only be used to reinstall individual applications. You may not ...need to complete the Windows registration process. Page 42 If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer...
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... you are erased. If you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 45 You may not need to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing...
... you are erased. If you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 45 You may not need to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing...
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... the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. This removes the device driver from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Page 47 The unknown device...
... the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. This removes the device driver from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Page 47 The unknown device...
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...For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. ...the Windows taskbar. You can search Windows Help. 1. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Windows attempts to locate and close , try to close the application. Select Startup and ...
...For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. ...the Windows taskbar. You can search Windows Help. 1. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Windows attempts to locate and close , try to close the application. Select Startup and ...
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About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Page 52 See Reinstalling software applications in the online User Guide for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers in the online User Guide for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer?
About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Page 52 See Reinstalling software applications in the online User Guide for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers in the online User Guide for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer?
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... or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. If you are installed properly, by following these steps: 1. Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to view installed drivers. Select the Hardware tab and then select...RW) record to read the disc. Your media must support writing speeds at higher speeds? Verify that your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media for more information. Page 54 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The ...
... or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. If you are installed properly, by following these steps: 1. Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to view installed drivers. Select the Hardware tab and then select...RW) record to read the disc. Your media must support writing speeds at higher speeds? Verify that your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media for more information. Page 54 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The ...