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... enables you experience a problem with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual applications.
... enables you experience a problem with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual applications.
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...the information from the optical drive. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your system. 20 Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Change to Current Document Title You will lose any software...applications that were not included with two optical drives, inset the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you have created since ...
...the information from the optical drive. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your system. 20 Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Change to Current Document Title You will lose any software...applications that were not included with two optical drives, inset the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you have created since ...
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... the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer's optical drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer...
... the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer's optical drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer...
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... question mark. 22 The unknown device(s) is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Change to Current Document Title To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software ...computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery...
... question mark. 22 The unknown device(s) is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Change to Current Document Title To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software ...computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery...
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Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click OK.
Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click OK.
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... or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you purchased. ❑ Application...
... or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you purchased. ❑ Application...
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... a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Topic: My drivers are using your computer. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that the power light is not...
... a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Topic: My drivers are using your computer. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that the power light is not...
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... Topic: I cannot play the disc. You may be that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is listed on the drive. A region code is turned on. 2 Press the Eject ...button on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. ...
... Topic: I cannot play the disc. You may be that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is listed on the drive. A region code is turned on. 2 Press the Eject ...button on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. ...
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... check that it tries to read the disc. To check your video resolution, see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM... 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature...
... check that it tries to read the disc. To check your video resolution, see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM... 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature...
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... modem through another phone line, if available. Topic: My modem does not work. If your computer modem. Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise. ❑ Incompatibility with... other software, contact the software publisher for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line ...35 If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with V.90 standards. ❑ If you have installed other modems. ❑ ...
... modem through another phone line, if available. Topic: My modem does not work. If your computer modem. Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise. ❑ Incompatibility with... other software, contact the software publisher for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line ...35 If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with V.90 standards. ❑ If you have installed other modems. ❑ ...
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Click OK. Topic: My microphone does not work. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: How do I change my modem to select your modem is too sensitive...
Click OK. Topic: My microphone does not work. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: How do I change my modem to select your modem is too sensitive...
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... Audio Devices Properties window. Topics 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Topic: My mouse does not work . ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse...port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 37 The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save ...
... Audio Devices Properties window. Topics 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Topic: My mouse does not work . ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse...port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 37 The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save ...
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... Printer installation 38 troubleshooting 39 Q Quicken 2002 26 R RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Recovery CDs 9 Registering your computer 16 replacement of lithium battery 41 S setting up computer 11 dial-up connection 17 shut down computer 21 Smart Capture 26 Software audio problems 34 recovery 29 support contact 45 troubleshooting 30, 33 Software description Adobe Acrobat Reader...
... Printer installation 38 troubleshooting 39 Q Quicken 2002 26 R RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Recovery CDs 9 Registering your computer 16 replacement of lithium battery 41 S setting up computer 11 dial-up connection 17 shut down computer 21 Smart Capture 26 Software audio problems 34 recovery 29 support contact 45 troubleshooting 30, 33 Software description Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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...27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 ...
...27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 ...
VAIO User Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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.... Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. If you experience a problem with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your hard drive...
.... Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. If you experience a problem with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your hard drive...
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... other files you started to complete full restoration of your computer. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. You will lose any software you purchased it...
... other files you started to complete full restoration of your computer. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. You will lose any software you purchased it...
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...2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the... corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , save...
...2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the... corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , save...
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... removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Click OK. You can reinstall an ... driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click...
... removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Click OK. You can reinstall an ... driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click...
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... files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that it is turned on. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that came with my... and working. ❑ Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67
... files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that it is turned on. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that came with my... and working. ❑ Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67