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... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Packet containing special product...license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 3 Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Explains how to...
... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Packet containing special product...license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 3 Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Explains how to...
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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 47
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 47
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...Page 48 The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your computer. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased it. The System Recovery CD can restore your... 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.
...Page 48 The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your computer. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased it. The System Recovery CD can restore your... 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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...must be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To reinstall all of your hard drive. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) ... Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software.
...must be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To reinstall all of your hard drive. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) ... Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software.
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... is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Click Properties. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 2. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The...
... is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Click Properties. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 2. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The...
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...ROM...). 9. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Logon to go to select the Application...to the Windows® desktop. 2. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical ...
...ROM...). 9. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Logon to go to select the Application...to the Windows® desktop. 2. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical ...
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... does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of the... Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2.
... does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of the... Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2.
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... Change the screen resolution. 3. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to read the disc. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application..., it may be that drivers are trying to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you are installed properly, by following : Verify that your speakers and the computer. Verify that the region code of your ...
... Change the screen resolution. 3. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to read the disc. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application..., it may be that drivers are trying to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you are installed properly, by following : Verify that your speakers and the computer. Verify that the region code of your ...
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... Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. You may need to... reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers...have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level.
... Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. You may need to... reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers...have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level.
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... If your speakers 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 has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ... Check the volume controls in the Windows volume control. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check...
... If your speakers 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 has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ... Check the volume controls in the Windows volume control. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check...
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...into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem... online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel... Modem Properties window appears. 5. You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Properties. Review the information in order ...
...into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem... online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel... Modem Properties window appears. 5. You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Properties. Review the information in order ...
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... 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 computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. Page 85 Secure the cover.... Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to reinstall the mouse...
... 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 computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. Page 85 Secure the cover.... Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to reinstall the mouse...
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.... Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. Save and close all open applications. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all... the mouse ball cover. You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information.
.... Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. Save and close all open applications. See Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all... the mouse ball cover. You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information.
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.... 2. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5. Some printers do I install a printer? If your printer has a USB,... for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer may emulate. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows...
.... 2. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5. Some printers do I install a printer? If your printer has a USB,... for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer may emulate. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows...