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... computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO ... and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu, the...both drives. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. About Recovery Options ...
... computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO ... and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu, the...both drives. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. About Recovery Options ...
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. ... 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.
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. ... 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.
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...Help and Support. 2. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a ...the Screen resolution and Color quality to indicate the type of your optical drive. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. Verify that your computer speakers. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution...
...Help and Support. 2. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may not be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a ...the Screen resolution and Color quality to indicate the type of your optical drive. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. Verify that your computer speakers. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution...
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...and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking. Turn off your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 136 Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged...
...and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to ensure proper mouse tracking. Turn off your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 136 Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged...
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... Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close... mouse, there may be working properly. 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 mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 137
... Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close... mouse, there may be working properly. 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 mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 137
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You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone. Check that the access ... your modem is not working properly. If your computer's modem. Click Start in order to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help And Support Center window appears. 6. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for information on -screen instructions...
You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone. Check that the access ... your modem is not working properly. If your computer's modem. Click Start in order to resolve the problem. The modem driver(s) may be working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help And Support Center window appears. 6. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for information on -screen instructions...
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To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source... click VAIO Recovery Options. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series ...the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are connected to mute the sound from your speakers ...
To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source... click VAIO Recovery Options. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series ...the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. If you are connected to mute the sound from your speakers ...
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...61607; If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that...into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to... your speakers if headphones are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume ...
...61607; If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that...into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to... your speakers if headphones are charged. If your speakers use your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume ...
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...onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for information or updates that may vary, depending upon your printer may emulate. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Place a ...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 specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 149 If...
...onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for information or updates that may vary, depending upon your printer may emulate. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Place a ...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 specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 149 If...
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...disk or CD and click OK. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your operating system before proceeding with installation. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared... mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation.
...disk or CD and click OK. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your operating system before proceeding with installation. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared... mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation.