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... erased. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. If you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need...
... erased. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. If you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need...
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... any software you have installed and any applications that were not included with two optical drives, inset the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to insert the next CD(s) once the information ... other files you have created since you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- If you started to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to use your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. The recovery process takes approximately ...
... any software you have installed and any applications that were not included with two optical drives, inset the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to insert the next CD(s) once the information ... other files you have created since you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- If you started to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to use your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. The recovery process takes approximately ...
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The ... have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery... CD into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on -screen instructions to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the...
System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The ... have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery... CD into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on -screen instructions to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the...
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... unknown device(s) is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start...
... unknown device(s) is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start...
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Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. 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. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Click OK. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23
Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. 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. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Click OK. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23
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... you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Explains how to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard... software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® ...
... you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Explains how to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard... software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® ...
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... came with my computer. See the manual that came with your computer. Check that the computer is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in Stand by mode. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for... Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Many ...
... came with my computer. See the manual that came with your computer. Check that the computer is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in Stand by mode. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for... Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Many ...
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...may increase the time required to locate and close the application. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Windows attempts to close the software application that has the status message, "Not responding.... 30 The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
...may increase the time required to locate and close the application. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Windows attempts to close the software application that has the status message, "Not responding.... 30 The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
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Open your specific situation. If you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? For troubleshooting information, you ... on the right side of specific problem topics appears on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the...
Open your specific situation. If you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? For troubleshooting information, you ... on the right side of specific problem topics appears on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the...
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...while it tries to read the disc. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are located on your screen... application's CD-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑...
...while it tries to read the disc. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are located on your screen... application's CD-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑...
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...modem may need to recognize the modem. 35 Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check...in a standard telephone and listening for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the sound drivers. Topic: My modem connection is working. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to... that your ISP, check that are compatible with your computer modem. Verify that the phone line is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
...modem may need to recognize the modem. 35 Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check...in a standard telephone and listening for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the sound drivers. Topic: My modem connection is working. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to... that your ISP, check that are compatible with your computer modem. Verify that the phone line is slow. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is not working properly, click the troubleshoot button. Click OK. Topic: My microphone does not work. If your modem is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The ... Topic: My microphone is too much background noise when you record sound, you find there is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is not working properly, click the troubleshoot button. Click OK. Topic: My microphone does not work. If your modem is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The ... Topic: My microphone is too much background noise when you record sound, you find there is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background...
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... Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all open applications. Topic: My keyboard does not... "Adjust volume for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 37 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option.
... Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all open applications. Topic: My keyboard does not... "Adjust volume for more information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 37 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option.
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... (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
... (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
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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 ... 39 recover applications 29 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 ...
...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 ... 39 recover applications 29 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 ...
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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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... CD program enables you purchased. If you to restore the hard disk of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The System...
... CD program enables you purchased. If you to restore the hard disk of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The System...
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... reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to...
... reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to...
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... more information. See the manual that came with your computer. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Check that it...UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and ...
... more information. See the manual that came with your computer. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Check that it...UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and ...
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... and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has the status... to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can decrease your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab,...
... and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has the status... to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can decrease your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab,...