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...to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic features of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is ...erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer...
...to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic features of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is ...erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer...
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...This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is ... the manual that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many ...
...This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is ... the manual that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 29 See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many ...
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...Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If the software application continues to be unresponsive or causes your computer does not respond or the ...start up time by as much as 60 seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If your computer to select the application and then click End Task. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control...
...Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If the software application continues to be unresponsive or causes your computer does not respond or the ...start up time by as much as 60 seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If your computer to select the application and then click End Task. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control...
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...the WAN Network Driver disabled. You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays,...taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-...responsive hardware. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 31 Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO...
...the WAN Network Driver disabled. You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays,...taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-...responsive hardware. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 31 Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO...
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...3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to ...or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on the application's CD-ROM. To improve video resolution, verify that are installed properly...
...3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to ...or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on the application's CD-ROM. To improve video resolution, verify that are installed properly...
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...❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line... Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise. ❑ Incompatibility with your computer modem. If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that the access phone ...(POP) is slow. 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, ...
...❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to verify that your phone line... Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise. ❑ Incompatibility with your computer modem. If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that the access phone ...(POP) is slow. 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, ...
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...click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to reinstall the modem... dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. Topic: My microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to background noise.
...click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to reinstall the modem... dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. Topic: My microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to background noise.
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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. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all...applications. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. See "To...
... 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. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all...applications. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. See "To...
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... the printer off 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 your operating system before proceeding with your printer may emulate.
... the printer off 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 your operating system before proceeding with your printer may emulate.
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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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...You can be used only 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 are prompted to restore corrupted or erased files. It can reinstall... the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted...
...You can be used only 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 are prompted to restore corrupted or erased files. It can reinstall... the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ ...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. 66 The System Properties dialog box appears....
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ ...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. 66 The System Properties dialog box appears....
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...in standby mode. See the manual that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. I want to recover applications that came with your display for more information. 67 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section describes how ...Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted....
...in standby mode. See the manual that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. I want to recover applications that came with your display for more information. 67 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section describes how ...Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted....
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... disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues...respond or the application does not close the application. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Windows attempts to start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more ...
... disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues...respond or the application does not close the application. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Windows attempts to start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more ...
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... To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced... can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP...
... To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced... can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP...
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...is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. See your computer's video RAM. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your ...appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are installed properly, by changing your DVD player's mute feature is...
...is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. See your computer's video RAM. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your ...appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are installed properly, by changing your DVD player's mute feature is...
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... following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control...
... following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control...
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... Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your computer modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts...Device status section. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
... Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your computer modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts...Device status section. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
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... top and bottom edges of the display screen. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. Left-click and .... 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Secure the cover by pointing to the left -hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove...
... top and bottom edges of the display screen. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. Left-click and .... 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Secure the cover by pointing to the left -hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove...