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Explains how to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to use the basic features of your VAIO® computer. ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application...
Explains how to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to use the basic features of your VAIO® computer. ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application...
Quick Start Guide
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...: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for details. ❑ Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make .... Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you are using your display for more information. Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted.
...: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for details. ❑ Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make .... Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you are using your display for more information. Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted.
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.... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or nonresponsive hardware. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the dialog box. 30 If...
.... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or nonresponsive hardware. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the dialog box. 30 If...
Quick Start Guide
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... AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Open your specific situation. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 3 Right-click on your computer's start up after installing America Online...as 60 seconds. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Follow these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to highlight Parallel ...
... AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Open your specific situation. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 3 Right-click on your computer's start up after installing America Online...as 60 seconds. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Follow these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to highlight Parallel ...
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VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I change the video resolution of your optical drive. A region code is set too high. To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you cannot play a DVD. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 34 Unless a... ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the region code of the DVD you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of player that drivers are preinstalled on your ...
VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I change the video resolution of your optical drive. A region code is set too high. To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you cannot play a DVD. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 34 Unless a... ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the region code of the DVD you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of player that drivers are preinstalled on your ...
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... application you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers... your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD(s)" for more information.
... application you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers... your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD(s)" for more information.
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...; All software applications that the phone line is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. The VAIO® Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may...The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is not working . See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD(s) for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem. ❑ If it is compatible with fax modems. ❑...
...; All software applications that the phone line is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. The VAIO® Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may...The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is not working . See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD(s) for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem. ❑ If it is compatible with fax modems. ❑...
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...the ring counterclockwise. ✍ You may be set up for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and ...turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse...
...the ring counterclockwise. ✍ You may be set up for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and ...turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse...
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...on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with the number of applications that are not currently ... User Guide. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with installation. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer...
...on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with the number of applications that are not currently ... User Guide. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with installation. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer...
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... For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with... included a disk with your printer may emulate. If the printer is not included on . Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in...
... For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with... included a disk with your printer may emulate. If the printer is not included on . Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in...
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...36 B background noise 38 battery disposing 43 C cables 44 CD problems 33 CD-RW recording 35 Changing parallel port type 31 cleaning computer 43 computer 30 adjusting voltage settings 42 attaching the stand 11 changing parallel port type 31 cleaning 43 condensation 44 disposing of battery 43 recovering ...applications 29 recovering drivers 29 removing cover 42 setting up 11 shutting down 42 slow start up 31 start up problem 29 starting 16...
...36 B background noise 38 battery disposing 43 C cables 44 CD problems 33 CD-RW recording 35 Changing parallel port type 31 cleaning computer 43 computer 30 adjusting voltage settings 42 attaching the stand 11 changing parallel port type 31 cleaning 43 condensation 44 disposing of battery 43 recovering ...applications 29 recovering drivers 29 removing cover 42 setting up 11 shutting down 42 slow start up 31 start up problem 29 starting 16...
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VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart operating system locks 30 optical drive tray eject 33 Pen Tablet drawing and erasing 32 VAIO Pen 32 Pen Tablet display Stand by/Suspend modes 32 printer 40 recover applications 29 recover drivers 29 software 35, 36 system response 40 using the mouse 32 turning off your computer 42 TV interference 44, 45...
VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart operating system locks 30 optical drive tray eject 33 Pen Tablet drawing and erasing 32 VAIO Pen 32 Pen Tablet display Stand by/Suspend modes 32 printer 40 recover applications 29 recover drivers 29 software 35, 36 system response 40 using the mouse 32 turning off your computer 42 TV interference 44, 45...
System Reference Manual
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... USB Open Host Controller SiS 7018 Audio Driver SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Sony Memory Stick® controller (PCI) Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller ✍ This shows the factory default values. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. 70 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual IRQ Assignments IRQ # (ISA...
... USB Open Host Controller SiS 7018 Audio Driver SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Sony Memory Stick® controller (PCI) Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller ✍ This shows the factory default values. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. 70 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual IRQ Assignments IRQ # (ISA...
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74 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Memory Map Address Range 00000000-00009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C8000-000DFFFF 000DF000-000DFFFF 000F0000-000FFFFF 00100000-0AFFFFFF 0B000000-FFFFFFFF ... Modem Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Sony Memory Stick® controller (PCI) SiS 630/730 SIS Processor to AGP Controller SiS 7018 Audio Driver SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS...
74 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Memory Map Address Range 00000000-00009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C8000-000DFFFF 000DF000-000DFFFF 000F0000-000FFFFF 00100000-0AFFFFFF 0B000000-FFFFFFFF ... Modem Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Sony Memory Stick® controller (PCI) SiS 630/730 SIS Processor to AGP Controller SiS 7018 Audio Driver SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS...
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...Special features Award 2 Mb flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported Supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for details.** * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. † GB means one billion bytes when referring to 2.88 MB) 1.44 MB 3.5-inch MFDD Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE ... interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. 78 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Ports Speed Chipset Enable/disable function Two (one at front panel, one at rear panel...
...Special features Award 2 Mb flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported Supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for details.** * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. † GB means one billion bytes when referring to 2.88 MB) 1.44 MB 3.5-inch MFDD Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE ... interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. 78 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Ports Speed Chipset Enable/disable function Two (one at front panel, one at rear panel...
VAIO User Guide
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... to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs See System, Application...
... to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs See System, Application...
VAIO User Guide
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... CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 96...
... CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 96...
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Page 97 To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual applications. If you are erased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you experience a problem with your hard drive. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process.
Page 97 To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual applications. If you are erased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you experience a problem with your hard drive. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process.
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You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. Page 102 To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.
You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. Page 102 To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.
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...8. Restart your system. Turn on , close all applications. 2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. If your computer is already on your system is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. From the Hardware tab, click Device... Manager. 6. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Page 103 Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System....
...8. Restart your system. Turn on , close all applications. 2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. If your computer is already on your system is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. From the Hardware tab, click Device... Manager. 6. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Page 103 Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System....