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... using the F10 key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive...computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers...
... using the F10 key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive...computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers...
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. For troubleshooting information, you ... does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. For troubleshooting information, you ... does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
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... video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to the... be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is set too high. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer speakers. 4. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your screen area is incompatible ...
... video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to the... be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is set too high. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer speakers. 4. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your screen area is incompatible ...
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... possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a trackball mouse, there may be working properly. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the...
... possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a trackball mouse, there may be working properly. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the...
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...is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may cause the mouse to the socket, and replace... possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your optical mouse. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces...
...is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using a trackball mouse, there may cause the mouse to the socket, and replace... possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your optical mouse. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces...
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...the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. Click Properties. Click Start in the Device status section. Your modem may not be experiencing equipment or software conflicts...not working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 142 To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If your computer's modem. Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem ...
...the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly. Click Properties. Click Start in the Device status section. Your modem may not be experiencing equipment or software conflicts...not working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 142 To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If your computer's modem. Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem ...
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...panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to produce sound even when ...Panel. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 144 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only ...driver(s) may not be working properly. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO...
...panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to produce sound even when ...Panel. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 144 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only ...driver(s) may not be working properly. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO...
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To recover your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume... on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and ...
To recover your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume... on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and ...
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... you are included with installation. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your...the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Page 149 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. If the printer is not included in the Windows ...
... you are included with installation. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your...the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Page 149 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. If the printer is not included in the Windows ...
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... printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Click Start in... appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information ...
... printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Click Start in... appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information ...