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... individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application...
... individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application...
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... more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with the computer when you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to insert the next CD... After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you started to complete. You must be in your computer. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has...
... more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with the computer when you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to insert the next CD... After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to signify you started to complete. You must be in your computer. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has...
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...-4-SONY-PC. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery ...with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. If your computer is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual ...
...-4-SONY-PC. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery ...with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. If your computer is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual ...
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... taskbar and click Control Panel. If your computer is already on your computer. Reinstalling several device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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...
... taskbar and click Control Panel. If your computer is already on your computer. Reinstalling several device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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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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. 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.
Quick Start Guide
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...; Specifications - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Explains how to reinstall individual applications if...
...; Specifications - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Explains how to reinstall individual applications if...
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...disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. I want to recover drivers that it is plugged into a power source and ...that came with my computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer...
...disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. I want to recover drivers that it is plugged into a power source and ...that came with my computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer...
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...I cannot play the disc. Adhesive labels may be detected before trying to indicate the type of player that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may come off while the CD media is incompatible with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD... with the region code setting of the DVD you are labeled on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in your CD media. You may also need to clean the disc drive lens ...
...I cannot play the disc. Adhesive labels may be detected before trying to indicate the type of player that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may come off while the CD media is incompatible with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD... with the region code setting of the DVD you are labeled on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in your CD media. You may also need to clean the disc drive lens ...
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... for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit... memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is set too high. If you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up...
... for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit... memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is set too high. If you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up...
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Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if ...with fax modems. ❑ For optimum performance, verify that the Mute option is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line is free from line noise. ... your ISP point of presence (POP) phone number is working. Verify that your computer modem. Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts.
Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if ...with fax modems. ❑ For optimum performance, verify that the Mute option is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line is free from line noise. ... your ISP point of presence (POP) phone number is working. Verify that your computer modem. Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts.
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. Topic: My microphone is...then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 36 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need...: How do I change my modem to select your modem is not working properly, click the troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. The Modem Properties window appears...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. Topic: My microphone is...then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 36 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need...: How do I change my modem to select your modem is not working properly, click the troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. The Modem Properties window appears...
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...To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer. 2 Turn the ...hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your...
...To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer. 2 Turn the ...hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your...
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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 ...
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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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... to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
... to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been ... minutes to run the System Recovery program. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with the computer when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You must be prompted...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been ... minutes to run the System Recovery program. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with the computer when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You must be prompted...
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...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may correct a problem that shipped 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. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first ...
...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may correct a problem that shipped 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. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first ...
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... erased. 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, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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...
... erased. 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, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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...
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... turned on. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 I want to recover applications that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted.... I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony ...
... turned on. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 I want to recover applications that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted.... I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony ...