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...61607; Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications -... Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." Microsoft® Windows® XP guide - Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased....
...61607; Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications -... Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." Microsoft® Windows® XP guide - Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased....
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System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 62
System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 62
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... are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Page 63 The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled... CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility 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.
... are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Page 63 The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled... CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility 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.
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...be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To... reinstall all of your hard drive. Page 66 You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility ...
...be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To... reinstall all of your hard drive. Page 66 You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility ...
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..., click the Device Manager button. 4. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified by a yellow exc ...lamation mark. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n...
..., click the Device Manager button. 4. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified by a yellow exc ...lamation mark. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n...
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...13. Page 69 Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Select the Turn Off option. 17. Click ...Browse. Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click OK to return to start the application or driver recovery process. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. Without removing ...
...13. Page 69 Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Select the Turn Off option. 17. Click ...Browse. Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click OK to return to start the application or driver recovery process. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. Without removing ...
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... and select Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select... dialog box. 3. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 74 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
... and select Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select... dialog box. 3. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 74 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
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...levels. 5. A dirty or damaged disc may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it may also cause the computer to play the disc. Page 88 To verify or change your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your DVD player... the following: Verify that are trying to stop responding while it is listed on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1. Click Apply and then click OK. To recover...
...levels. 5. A dirty or damaged disc may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it may also cause the computer to play the disc. Page 88 To verify or change your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your DVD player... the following: Verify that are trying to stop responding while it is listed on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1. Click Apply and then click OK. To recover...
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...; You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. ...in the Windows volume control. Page 91 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack....
...; You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. ...in the Windows volume control. Page 91 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack....
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... If your speakers are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not... into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. From the Volume tab, adjust ...
... If your speakers are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not... into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. From the Volume tab, adjust ...
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...VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. If your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. Page 95 If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers... in the Device status section. Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Follow the on how...
...VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. If your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. Page 95 If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers... in the Device status section. Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Follow the on how...
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...mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. 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 hand. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of... detail or texture to reinstall the mouse drivers. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ...
...mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. 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 hand. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of... detail or texture to reinstall the mouse drivers. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ...
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...or texture to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Check that the mouse is plugged securely into your hand. .... You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: ...
...or texture to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Check that the mouse is plugged securely into your hand. .... You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: ...
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...taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Page 106 Some printers do I install a printer? ... printer manufacturer included a disk with installation. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer...
...taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Page 106 Some printers do I install a printer? ... printer manufacturer included a disk with installation. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer...
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...From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on setting up and registering your system. To view this Sony computer. ❑...support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers. ❑ Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 Restore the software...
...From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on setting up and registering your system. To view this Sony computer. ❑...support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers. ❑ Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 Restore the software...
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System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 29
System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 29
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...original, preinstalled software applications. You may have installed since you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your... are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. When you started using your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can restore your computer. Reinstall any applications that you are restored. The System Recovery process removes all...
...original, preinstalled software applications. You may have installed since you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your... are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. When you started using your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can restore your computer. Reinstall any applications that you are restored. The System Recovery process removes all...
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... to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer is equipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http...
... to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer is equipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http...
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... taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into...
... taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into...
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... removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9 Select the check box for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to start the... Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to reinstall. 12 Click OK to return to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Browse for the device ...
... removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9 Select the check box for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to start the... Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to reinstall. 12 Click OK to return to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Browse for the device ...