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...VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly. Click Retrieve Part Info. Click Continue to Check Out to repair your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. See the configuration instructions supplied with your Sony computer... original hard disk drive that is active. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. The Item Information window appears. 3. Slide the drive holder out. Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to -Order ...
...VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly. Click Retrieve Part Info. Click Continue to Check Out to repair your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. See the configuration instructions supplied with your Sony computer... original hard disk drive that is active. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. The Item Information window appears. 3. Slide the drive holder out. Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to -Order ...
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The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Page 76 Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Page 76 Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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... have previously created a recovery startup CD, the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard icon is deleted. Click Next. Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you use the drive eject button to remove the recovery startup CD. You are prompted to start normally. Creating a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event...
... have previously created a recovery startup CD, the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard icon is deleted. Click Next. Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you use the drive eject button to remove the recovery startup CD. You are prompted to start normally. Creating a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event...
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... your system in a safe place. The recovery startup CD process begins. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your Recovery Startup CD and store it in any way during the Recovery Startup CD creation process. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD)... Page 78 A window with a progress bar appears. When the message, The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete, is ...
... your system in a safe place. The recovery startup CD process begins. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your Recovery Startup CD and store it in any way during the Recovery Startup CD creation process. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD)... Page 78 A window with a progress bar appears. When the message, The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete, is ...
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... are prompted to start the computer. 1. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD If your system becomes unstable and you cannot access the Windows® operating system, you use the recovery startup CD to start your computer turned on the Windows® desktop. From the Display Properties window, select...
... are prompted to start the computer. 1. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD If your system becomes unstable and you cannot access the Windows® operating system, you use the recovery startup CD to start your computer turned on the Windows® desktop. From the Display Properties window, select...
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Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process. Page 81
Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process. Page 81
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... that advise you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Click Next. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if you to: Close all open software programs... disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create...
... that advise you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Click Next. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if you to: Close all open software programs... disconnecting peripheral equipment, such as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create...
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For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Begin Recov ery window 5. The Begin Recovery window appears. Page 83 Select the appropriate recovery option. If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next.
For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Begin Recov ery window 5. The Begin Recovery window appears. Page 83 Select the appropriate recovery option. If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next.
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... on other drive partitions or other hard disk drives are not changed. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Select the option, "Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended)" and click Next. 2. Page 84 Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) Your computer's drive C is deleted. Click Finish to restart and resume normal operation.
... on other drive partitions or other hard disk drives are not changed. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Select the option, "Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended)" and click Next. 2. Page 84 Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) Your computer's drive C is deleted. Click Finish to restart and resume normal operation.
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... VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. This advanced recovery process enables you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to the system recovery portion of your partition size selections. In the section, Current Partition Information, the current partition size settings for your computer...
... VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. This advanced recovery process enables you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to the system recovery portion of your partition size selections. In the section, Current Partition Information, the current partition size settings for your computer...
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... size remains at 5 Gigabytes (GB). Do not attempt use your computer in any way during the recovery process. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 5. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). remains at 5 Gigabytes (GB). Click Finish to your computer. The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been started . Operating System and...
... size remains at 5 Gigabytes (GB). Do not attempt use your computer in any way during the recovery process. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 5. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). remains at 5 Gigabytes (GB). Click Finish to your computer. The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been started . Operating System and...
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... software only. 3. Application Recov ery in each application, a status indicator appears. The Application Recovery process is displayed again, with a listing of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your system prepares to view all available software. Page 87 As your computer. 2. Click Finish. You may need to use the scrollbar to install each wizard, and...
... software only. 3. Application Recov ery in each application, a status indicator appears. The Application Recovery process is displayed again, with a listing of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your system prepares to view all available software. Page 87 As your computer. 2. Click Finish. You may need to use the scrollbar to install each wizard, and...
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...computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. Click Retrieve Part Info. Click Continue to Check Out, to the drive D partition. In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. If you can order a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to access the Sony...partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. The Item Information window appears. ...
...computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. Click Retrieve Part Info. Click Continue to Check Out, to the drive D partition. In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. If you can order a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to access the Sony...partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. The Item Information window appears. ...
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...the Optical Disc Drive(s) Use care in opening and closing your optical drive(s) and may cause damage to the unit. To use the My Computer icon 1. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is has not ...to the drive or drive cover. Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. To verify or change your system, see Application Recovery for your video resolution: 1. Page 95 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. When you inserted the CD correctly,...
...the Optical Disc Drive(s) Use care in opening and closing your optical drive(s) and may cause damage to the unit. To use the My Computer icon 1. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is has not ...to the drive or drive cover. Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. To verify or change your system, see Application Recovery for your video resolution: 1. Page 95 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. When you inserted the CD correctly,...
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...0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your speakers and the computer. Verify that is not dirty or damaged. A dirty or damaged disc may be that the media is turned off. Check..., then select Control Panel. 2. Page 96 Sony recommends using CD-RW media that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check ...levels. 5. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting.
...0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your speakers and the computer. Verify that is not dirty or damaged. A dirty or damaged disc may be that the media is turned off. Check..., then select Control Panel. 2. Page 96 Sony recommends using CD-RW media that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check ...levels. 5. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting.
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... close all open applications. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. See Application Recovery to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears... Secure the cover by using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. 1 T he V A I set up my mouse for left-hand use an appropriate surface to... such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to reinstall VAIO Driver. Page 97 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ...
... close all open applications. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. See Application Recovery to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears... Secure the cover by using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. 1 T he V A I set up my mouse for left-hand use an appropriate surface to... such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to reinstall VAIO Driver. Page 97 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ...
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...button. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. From the Modems tab, click to select your computer's modem. See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.... You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem...
...button. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. From the Modems tab, click to select your computer's modem. See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.... You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem...
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...using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Verify that the mute button on your computer. If the software application you are using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows volume control. Select Sounds, ...turned off . If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See Application Recovery to reinstall the sound drivers. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the... the Mute check box is located above the function keys. You may need to reinstall VAIO Driver.
...using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Verify that the mute button on your computer. If the software application you are using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows volume control. Select Sounds, ...turned off . If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See Application Recovery to reinstall the sound drivers. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the... the Mute check box is located above the function keys. You may need to reinstall VAIO Driver.
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... may bill you correct the problem. Do not use . Leave a space of at least an hour before connecting your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as radiators or ...build-up. Page 106 If this case, allow at least 8 inches from the TV or radio equipment. Do not place your Sony computer in your Sony Service Center. otherwise, damage may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to sudden changes in a location that are not ...
... may bill you correct the problem. Do not use . Leave a space of at least an hour before connecting your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as radiators or ...build-up. Page 106 If this case, allow at least 8 inches from the TV or radio equipment. Do not place your Sony computer in your Sony Service Center. otherwise, damage may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to sudden changes in a location that are not ...
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...8226; DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • CD-ROM Drive • Sony Exclusive DVD Creation and Photo Software: • Click to DVD, and VAIO are trademarks of additional fees or subscription for the recovery parititon. Some pre-installed software titles may vary. * Certain restrictions apply. ** ...; GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Features and specifications are a multitude of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. PCV-RS220 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC !
...8226; DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • CD-ROM Drive • Sony Exclusive DVD Creation and Photo Software: • Click to DVD, and VAIO are trademarks of additional fees or subscription for the recovery parititon. Some pre-installed software titles may vary. * Certain restrictions apply. ** ...; GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Features and specifications are a multitude of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. PCV-RS220 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC !