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... 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The System Recovery CD(s 20 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 23 Troubleshooting 27 About VAIO Computer Functions 28 About...
... 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The System Recovery CD(s 20 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 23 Troubleshooting 27 About VAIO Computer Functions 28 About...
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System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 19
System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 19
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...You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you purchased. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on Drive C is restored. Factory ... corrupted or are erased, you experience a problem with the computer when you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system...
...You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you purchased. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on Drive C is restored. Factory ... corrupted or are erased, you experience a problem with the computer when you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system...
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The first CD must be in your computer. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 21 To insert the System Recovery CD 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and...
The first CD must be in your computer. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 21 To insert the System Recovery CD 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and...
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... appropriate option to recover your system. 22 If you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. After recovering your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. VAIO Computer User Guide 5 A Notes on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be prompted to insert your system using the...
... appropriate option to recover your system. 22 If you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. After recovering your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. VAIO Computer User Guide 5 A Notes on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be prompted to insert your system using the...
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... Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 23 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
... Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 23 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
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... appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified...
... appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified...
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... the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are displayed. 11 Click to...
... the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are displayed. 11 Click to...
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VAIO Computer User Guide About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ..., to mute the sound from the speakers. 34 See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍...
VAIO Computer User Guide About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ..., to mute the sound from the speakers. 34 See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍...
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... From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the ... need to select your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. VAIO Computer User Guide Why doesn't my modem work properly? See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 36 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure...
... From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the ... need to select your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. VAIO Computer User Guide Why doesn't my modem work properly? See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 36 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure...
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See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for left-hand use? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Why doesn't my ... port on the right panel. ❑ Save and close all open applications. 2 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 39 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears...
See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for left-hand use? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Why doesn't my ... port on the right panel. ❑ Save and close all open applications. 2 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 39 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears...
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Index A air 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 ...disconnecting power cords 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...
Index A air 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 ...disconnecting power cords 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...
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VAIO Computer User Guide I i.LINK connecting 9 K keyboard troubleshooting 39 L left-hand settings for the mouse 39 lithium battery disposal 66 disposing 45 safety precautions 66 losing power ... cord 44 fluctuations or loss 44 source 44 source, precautions 44 precautions about power source 44 printer installing 40 resuming after power save mode 41 R Recovery CDs 19 region codes 32 rotary dialing 35 S S keys 10 safeguarding data 44 setting up electronic equipment 46 printers 40 Shortcut keys 10 changing the settings...
VAIO Computer User Guide I i.LINK connecting 9 K keyboard troubleshooting 39 L left-hand settings for the mouse 39 lithium battery disposal 66 disposing 45 safety precautions 66 losing power ... cord 44 fluctuations or loss 44 source 44 source, precautions 44 precautions about power source 44 printer installing 40 resuming after power save mode 41 R Recovery CDs 19 region codes 32 rotary dialing 35 S S keys 10 safeguarding data 44 setting up electronic equipment 46 printers 40 Shortcut keys 10 changing the settings...
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... 2002 New User Edition 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...
... 2002 New User Edition 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...
Marketing Specifications
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...VAIO Keyboard (Built-in each other. 2 Previous Quicken users may make any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of non-Sony... & RECOVERY SOFTWARE Trend Micro PC-Cillin® 2002** Sony Application Recovery CD(s) Sony System Recovery CD(s) ONLINE CENTER VAIO Support ...sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are NOT authorized to Hard Drive capacity. Reproduction in whole or in U.S.A. 8/02 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-W10...
...VAIO Keyboard (Built-in each other. 2 Previous Quicken users may make any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of non-Sony... & RECOVERY SOFTWARE Trend Micro PC-Cillin® 2002** Sony Application Recovery CD(s) Sony System Recovery CD(s) ONLINE CENTER VAIO Support ...sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are NOT authorized to Hard Drive capacity. Reproduction in whole or in U.S.A. 8/02 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-W10...