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...If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. You may not need to the original factory settings. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. When you successfully complete your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. System...All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. You can only be used to an external media. 20 VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating ...
...If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. You may not need to the original factory settings. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. When you successfully complete your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. System...All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. You can only be used to an external media. 20 VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating ...
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...the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program ...window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If you want to reinstall. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. If your computer...computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling software applications 1 Turn on -screen instructions to correct a problem that shipped with your computer...
...the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program ...window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If you want to reinstall. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. If your computer...computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling software applications 1 Turn on -screen instructions to correct a problem that shipped with your computer...
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.... The VAIO welcome window... follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. The System Properties dialog... to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling ... Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive...Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Reinstalling device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s). The...
.... The VAIO welcome window... follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. The System Properties dialog... to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling ... Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive...Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Reinstalling device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s). The...
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 27
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 27
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... cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds, may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the edge of the ...display screen. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the screen. I cannot find ...
... cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds, may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the edge of the ...display screen. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the screen. I cannot find ...
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... telephone number is my modem connection slow? If you are calling and that it is compatible with your ISP, check that they are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem through another telephone line, if available. Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line ... company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start...
... telephone number is my modem connection slow? If you are calling and that it is compatible with your ISP, check that they are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem through another telephone line, if available. Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line ... company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start...
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...Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Device status section. If your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Computer...❑ All software applications that the telephone line is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order ...
...Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Device status section. If your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Computer...❑ All software applications that the telephone line is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order ...
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VAIO Computer User Guide About Handling The Computer System Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause a malfunction. ❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the back panel of your computer... of your Sony computer. ❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse, shut down your computer. ❑...Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. 46 otherwise, problems may want to radio...
VAIO Computer User Guide About Handling The Computer System Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause a malfunction. ❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the back panel of your computer... of your Sony computer. ❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse, shut down your computer. ❑...Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. 46 otherwise, problems may want to radio...
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...allow at least an hour before turning on your Sony Service Center. About the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is responsible for the problem, the telephone company may bill you for the ...drive. 47 About Handling The Computer System ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. If any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party ...
...allow at least an hour before turning on your Sony Service Center. About the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is responsible for the problem, the telephone company may bill you for the ...drive. 47 About Handling The Computer System ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. If any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party ...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 51 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 51 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
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... if problems occur. ❑ VAIO Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and... copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your system's processor speed, determine the amount of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with selected models. 52 The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online...
... if problems occur. ❑ VAIO Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and... copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your system's processor speed, determine the amount of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with selected models. 52 The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online...
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In these Help files, you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. * A hardcopy software manual may available for certain software applications. † You can find tutorials that ...describes software's features. Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that teach you can locate the online Help files for Sony software applications by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired software application.† The ...
In these Help files, you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. * A hardcopy software manual may available for certain software applications. † You can find tutorials that ...describes software's features. Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that teach you can locate the online Help files for Sony software applications by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired software application.† The ...
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...legal information 4 quick solutions to common problems ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. ❑ Links that enable you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2 arrange for ...repairs or check repair status 3 review warranty information 4 e-mail your VAIO® computer do not provide an ...
...legal information 4 quick solutions to common problems ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. ❑ Links that enable you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations 2 arrange for ...repairs or check repair status 3 review warranty information 4 e-mail your VAIO® computer do not provide an ...
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... For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. VAIO Computer User Guide Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem...
... For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. VAIO Computer User Guide Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem...
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...Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This equipment cannot be used to determine the quantity of devices that could affect the operations of the FCC rules. VAIO Computer User Guide FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with the... network, the telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in advance that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is 0.8B. The REN is subject to the telephone line. Connection to Party Line Service is used on the telephone line may ...
...Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This equipment cannot be used to determine the quantity of devices that could affect the operations of the FCC rules. VAIO Computer User Guide FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with the... network, the telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in advance that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is 0.8B. The REN is subject to the telephone line. Connection to Party Line Service is used on the telephone line may ...
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...circulation 46 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery 45 hard disk drive... 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the heat sink 44 ...
...circulation 46 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery 45 hard disk drive... 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the heat sink 44 ...
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... 55 RecordNow DX 55 Software Help and Support 54 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 56 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 56 Sony software 55 Specifications 52 VAIO Computer Quick Start 52 VAIO Computer User Guide 52 WordPerfect Office 2002 56 surge protectors 44 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 20 Index system response problem 30 T telephone service 47 touch-tone dialing 35 Troubleshoot...
... 55 RecordNow DX 55 Software Help and Support 54 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 56 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 56 Sony software 55 Specifications 52 VAIO Computer Quick Start 52 VAIO Computer User Guide 52 WordPerfect Office 2002 56 surge protectors 44 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 20 Index system response problem 30 T telephone service 47 touch-tone dialing 35 Troubleshoot...