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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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... shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to restore corrupted or erased files. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you...
... shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to restore corrupted or erased files. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you...
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... are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer. If you purchased it. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on...
... are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer. If you purchased it. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on...
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... the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you to restore. 65 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
... the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you to restore. 65 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
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... drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The Control Panel window appears...each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and...
... drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The Control Panel window appears...each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and...
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...front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics Topic: My computer does not start.... ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . ...
...front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics Topic: My computer does not start.... ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . ...
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..., you are trying to play is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are labeled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may be detected before trying to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your drive...taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using the DVD player application, it to be that the region code of the DVD you cannot play a DVD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My...
..., you are trying to play is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are labeled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may be detected before trying to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your drive...taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using the DVD player application, it to be that the region code of the DVD you cannot play a DVD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My...
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...the Device Manager button to read the disc. 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 are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600,... drivers are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video memory is set too high....
...the Device Manager button to read the disc. 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 are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600,... drivers are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video memory is set too high....
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... phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ You cannot hear 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. ❑ Check the volume controls... you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
... phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ You cannot hear 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. ❑ Check the volume controls... you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
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... modem to select your computer modem. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone line is not working . Your modem may need to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with...
... modem to select your computer modem. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone line is not working . Your modem may need to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with...
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Topic: My mouse needs to a double arrow cursor. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to ... and inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display...
Topic: My mouse needs to a double arrow cursor. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to ... and inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display...
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... 11 air circulation 80 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79... disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate 82 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 66 DVD playback problems 70 region code warning 70 tray eject 70 89
... 11 air circulation 80 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79... disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate 82 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 66 DVD playback problems 70 region code warning 70 tray eject 70 89
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... drivers 67 Recovery CDs 63 Index region codes 70 removing side cover 79 S safeguarding data 79 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple ...recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 53 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
... drivers 67 Recovery CDs 63 Index region codes 70 removing side cover 79 S safeguarding data 79 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple ...recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 53 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protectors 79 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 63 system response problem 77 T Telephone jack 11 telephone service 81 Troubleshooting 67 CD playback problems 71 CD/DVD playback problems 70 CD-RW recording 72 changing parallel port type 69 computer stopped responding 68 DVD playback... problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protectors 79 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 63 system response problem 77 T Telephone jack 11 telephone service 81 Troubleshooting 67 CD playback problems 71 CD/DVD playback problems 70 CD-RW recording 72 changing parallel port type 69 computer stopped responding 68 DVD playback... problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56...
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... Start FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........39 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions 40 About Changing Your System's Default Settings 43 About Your System Recovery CDs 44 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard ...
... Start FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........39 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions 40 About Changing Your System's Default Settings 43 About Your System Recovery CDs 44 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard ...
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Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) -
Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) -
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... problems you purchased. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers ❑ About The...
... problems you purchased. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers ❑ About The...
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... Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide...
... Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 electronic equipment 59 electrostatic discharge 61 Ergonomic considerations 12 F FAQ Basic system functions 40 Changing ... Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 electronic equipment 59 electrostatic discharge 61 Ergonomic considerations 12 F FAQ Basic system functions 40 Changing ... Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59...
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for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30 69 Index O Online ... R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 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...
for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30 69 Index O Online ... R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 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...