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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have... drive. 3 Select Support, and click VEC. 4 Double-click Setup. If your computer when prompted. 58 Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your Sony digital camcorder.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have... drive. 3 Select Support, and click VEC. 4 Double-click Setup. If your computer when prompted. 58 Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your Sony digital camcorder.
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... to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. It can be used only to restore the hard...
... to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. It can be used only to restore the hard...
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... may have installed since you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents...
... may have installed since you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents...
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...device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Driver Recovery CD 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, ... and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows...
...device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Driver Recovery CD 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, ... and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds, may result in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application ... causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys.
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds, may result in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application ... causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys.
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... Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup...to Save and Exit. 71 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options... Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation.
... Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup...to Save and Exit. 71 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options... Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation.
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... Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your video card utilizes system memory, you may be that drivers are trying to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on your computer, see... set too high. To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area to 800 x 600, using the DVD player application, it tries to view installed drivers. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you are using 16-bit color.
... Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your video card utilizes system memory, you may be that drivers are trying to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on your computer, see... set too high. To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area to 800 x 600, using the DVD player application, it tries to view installed drivers. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you are using 16-bit color.
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... a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the...
... a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the...
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... modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. My microphone does not work. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You...
... modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. My microphone does not work. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You...
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...-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close the Sounds and ... ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In...
...-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close the Sounds and ... ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Turn off your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In...
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... click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...
... click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...
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... drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 display port 11 refresh rate 86 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 67 DVD playback problems 72, 73 region code warning 73 tray eject 72 DVD-RW recording problems 74 DVgate software 27 AVI...
... drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 display port 11 refresh rate 86 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 67 DVD playback problems 72, 73 region code warning 73 tray eject 72 DVD-RW recording problems 74 DVgate software 27 AVI...
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...83 source 83 source, precautions 83 switch 9 precautions about power source 83 Printer port 11 printer installing 80 R radio interference 85 recovering drivers 70 Recovery CDs 63 region codes 73 removing side cover 83 S safeguarding data 83 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up ...managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 51 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 52 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony software changing window design 14 speakers caution 84 surge protectors 83 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 64 system response problem 79 T Telephone ...
...83 source 83 source, precautions 83 switch 9 precautions about power source 83 Printer port 11 printer installing 80 R radio interference 85 recovering drivers 70 Recovery CDs 63 region codes 73 removing side cover 83 S safeguarding data 83 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up ...managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 51 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 52 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony software changing window design 14 speakers caution 84 surge protectors 83 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 64 system response problem 79 T Telephone ...