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... operating system. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - 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) - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to...
... operating system. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - 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) - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to...
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... See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 See the manual that came with your computer. I want to recover applications...files are adjusted correctly. Topic: My drivers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power...source and that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the computer is lit on . Many ...My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ...
... See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 See the manual that came with your computer. I want to recover applications...files are adjusted correctly. Topic: My drivers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power...source and that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the computer is lit on . Many ...My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to select the application and then click End Task....start up by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to select the application and then click End Task....start up by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
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... files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select ... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to...
... files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select ... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to...
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... while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by changing your drive" appears and the software does not start. ...Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is set too...
... while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by changing your drive" appears and the software does not start. ...Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is set too...
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Your modem may vary. Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. Topic: My modem connection is compliant with V.90 standards. ❑ If you think your modem through another phone line, if available... machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to other software, contact the software publisher for more information. Topic: My modem does...
Your modem may vary. Topics 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. Topic: My modem connection is compliant with V.90 standards. ❑ If you think your modem through another phone line, if available... machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to other software, contact the software publisher for more information. Topic: My modem does...
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... you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in ...the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver...
... you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in ...the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver...
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... the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the...
... the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of the...
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... are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topics ❑ Check... the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Topic: My connected ...
... are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topics ❑ Check... the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Topic: My connected ...
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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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... System Recovery CD(s) You can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to complete the Windows registration process. 63 It... can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual applications. System, ...
... System Recovery CD(s) You can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to complete the Windows registration process. 63 It... can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to reinstall individual applications. System, ...
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... Repeat for each device 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 ... shipped with your system is equipped with your computer. 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. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click ...
... Repeat for each device 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 ... shipped with your system is equipped with your computer. 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. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click ...
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...manual that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Check that the monitor is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are adjusted correctly. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.... Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in standby mode. See...
...manual that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Check that the monitor is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are adjusted correctly. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.... Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in standby mode. See...
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... Off Computer window appears...computer to start up time by as much as 60 seconds. If your computer...computer take longer to stop responding or causes your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver.... The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Click to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Installing AOL on some computers...computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer...
... Off Computer window appears...computer to start up time by as much as 60 seconds. If your computer...computer take longer to stop responding or causes your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver.... The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Click to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Installing AOL on some computers...computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer...
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...You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options...Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility ... connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup...
...You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options...Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility ... connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup...
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... (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are located on your computer's video RAM. Topic: When I change the video resolution of my display...?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you hear audio but cannot see...
... (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are located on your computer's video RAM. Topic: When I change the video resolution of my display...?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you hear audio but cannot see...
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... PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topic: My modem connection is slow. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP...) connection capability may need to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that they are using has its own volume ...
... PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. Topic: My modem connection is slow. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP...) connection capability may need to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that they are using has its own volume ...
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... Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. Click OK. 74 You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that your computer modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in ... modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how...
... Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. Click OK. 74 You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that your computer modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in ... modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. Left-click and drag away from ... "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. The Windows taskbar may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. Left-click and drag away from ... "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. The Windows taskbar may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen...