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... become corrupted or are erased. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 1.... Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Click Start in the right-side frame. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Recovery CDs ...
... become corrupted or are erased. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 1.... Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Click Start in the right-side frame. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Recovery CDs ...
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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 44
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 44
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... and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. Page 45 Reinstall any applications ...that you purchased it. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to complete the Windows registration process. When you successfully complete your computer. If you experience ...
... and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. Page 45 Reinstall any applications ...that you purchased it. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to complete the Windows registration process. When you successfully complete your computer. If you experience ...
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... to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your system's original software, drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall your..., use the System Recovery CD(s). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 48
... to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your system's original software, drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall your..., use the System Recovery CD(s). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 48
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... button. 4. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Page 50 A shortcut menu appears. 2. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the ...unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A ...
... button. 4. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Page 50 A shortcut menu appears. 2. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the ...unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A ...
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..., Install from the shortcut menu. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. The VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The CD contents are prompted to reinstall. 12.... Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Select the Turn Off option. 17. Click OK, then click Quit to start the application or driver recovery...
..., Install from the shortcut menu. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. The VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The CD contents are prompted to reinstall. 12.... Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Select the Turn Off option. 17. Click OK, then click Quit to start the application or driver recovery...
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...the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Startup and Shutdown ...Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Page 56 For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and...
...the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Startup and Shutdown ...Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Page 56 For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and...
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...'t my DVD playing properly? To verify or change your optical drive. Page 71 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. If necessary, remove the disc and check that can play is incompatible with the region code setting of the DVD you hear audio but...Click the Settings tab. 4. If you are labeled on some DVDs to read the disc. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see video but cannot see video, your screen area is ...
...'t my DVD playing properly? To verify or change your optical drive. Page 71 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. If necessary, remove the disc and check that can play is incompatible with the region code setting of the DVD you hear audio but...Click the Settings tab. 4. If you are labeled on some DVDs to read the disc. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see video but cannot see video, your screen area is ...
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...; Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. See Reinstalling device drivers using a mouse pad. There may damage or soil your optical mouse. If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate ...surface to ensure proper mouse tracking. Page 74 Dirt or damage may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 ...
...; Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. See Reinstalling device drivers using a mouse pad. There may damage or soil your optical mouse. If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate ...surface to ensure proper mouse tracking. Page 74 Dirt or damage may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 ...
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... to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Secure the cover by using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may need to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the appropriate USB...remove any dust or dirt on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad. There may cause the mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. Dirt or damage may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking...
... to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Secure the cover by using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that may need to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the appropriate USB...remove any dust or dirt on another mousing surface or using a mouse pad. There may cause the mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. Dirt or damage may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking...
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You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Start in the Device status section. Review the information in the Windows .... If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device...
You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Start in the Device status section. Review the information in the Windows .... If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device...
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... turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 82 See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel... its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears. 3.
... turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 82 See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel... its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears. 3.
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...printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Local Printer, then click Next.... About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may emulate. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the...
...printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Local Printer, then click Next.... About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may emulate. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the...
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...the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Page 87 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may emulate. If your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3....printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 ...
...the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Page 87 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for peripheral equipment may emulate. If your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3....printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 ...