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...; Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit...To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. 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. You can access this option, you ...
...; Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit...To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. 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. You can access this option, you ...
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...to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A...the dialog box. 3. Page 129 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
...to your specific situation. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A...the dialog box. 3. Page 129 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
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...then click OK. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be that can play the disc on this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. If necessary, remove the...To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To improve video resolution, verify that it may be working properly. Check the connections between your DVD player's mute feature is listed on your video resolution: 1. Verify that your speakers and the computer. 5. Verify that drivers are ...
...then click OK. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be that can play the disc on this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. If necessary, remove the...To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To improve video resolution, verify that it may be working properly. Check the connections between your DVD player's mute feature is listed on your video resolution: 1. Verify that your speakers and the computer. 5. Verify that drivers are ...
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...61607; Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by using a trackball mouse, there may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly,...easily-scratched surfaces by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your optical mouse...
...61607; Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by using a trackball mouse, there may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly,...easily-scratched surfaces by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your optical mouse...
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.... To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your optical mouse. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and... Options. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 137 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the ...
.... To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your optical mouse. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and... Options. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 137 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the ...
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... software publisher for information on -screen instructions to select your computer's modem. Click Properties. Review the information in order to ... modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that are compatible with your modem. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.... The Modem Properties window appears. 5. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. The VAIO...
... software publisher for information on -screen instructions to select your computer's modem. Click Properties. Review the information in order to ... modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a dial tone. Check that are compatible with your modem. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.... The Modem Properties window appears. 5. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. The VAIO...
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...the volume level. You cannot hear sound from the built-in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ...connected. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. If you are connected to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Select ...
...the volume level. You cannot hear sound from the built-in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. ...connected. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. If you are connected to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Select ...
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For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel... VAIO Recovery Options. If you want to use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer.... Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ...
For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel... VAIO Recovery Options. If you want to use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer.... Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ...
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... Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Refer to the manual that came with the printer,... the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do...
... Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Refer to the manual that came with the printer,... the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do...
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... manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports... for peripheral equipment may emulate. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 150 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Refer to print a test page...
... manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports... for peripheral equipment may emulate. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 150 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Refer to print a test page...