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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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..., and click your computer when prompted. 58 If your Sony digital camcorder. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and...
..., and click your computer when prompted. 58 If your Sony digital camcorder. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and...
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... to reinstall individual applications. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to reinstall...
... to reinstall individual applications. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to reinstall...
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...any applications that you may have installed since you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored on...Drive D. You may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery utility does not back up to an external...
...any applications that you may have installed since you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored on...Drive D. You may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery utility does not back up to an external...
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... the downloading process. 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you may take a few minutes to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Follow the on your system. 65 Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes...
... the downloading process. 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you may take a few minutes to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Follow the on your system. 65 Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes...
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...Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. The Application Recovery...with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software ...
...Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. The Application Recovery...with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software ...
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...5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that shipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click ...from your system. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. 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...
...5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that shipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click ...from your system. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. 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...
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...Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the monitor is ...adjusted correctly. Check that a disk is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 69 I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of...
...Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the monitor is ...adjusted correctly. Check that a disk is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 69 I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of...
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...+Alt+Delete keys. Pressing and holding the power switch for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. I want to close the application. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. If your...
...+Alt+Delete keys. Pressing and holding the power switch for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. I want to close the application. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. If your...
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... drive(s) and may come off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your CD media. Adhesive labels may cause damage to identify your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for opening your optical drive tray: ❑...; Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. VAIO Digital Studio...
... drive(s) and may come off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your CD media. Adhesive labels may cause damage to identify your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for opening your optical drive tray: ❑...; Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. VAIO Digital Studio...
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If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are trying to 800 x 600, using 16-bit color. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are installed properly, by ... region code of the DVD you are preinstalled on some DVDs to read the disc. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A region code is...
If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are trying to 800 x 600, using 16-bit color. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are installed properly, by ... region code of the DVD you are preinstalled on some DVDs to read the disc. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A region code is...
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... system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then...
... system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then...
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... plugged into the Microphone jack. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem...
... plugged into the Microphone jack. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem...
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... socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button.
... socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button.
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Index A AC Input port 11 air circulation 84 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 66 audio file formats 55 audio problems 75 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 84 speakers 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In... 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...
Index A AC Input port 11 air circulation 84 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 66 audio file formats 55 audio problems 75 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 84 speakers 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In... 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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... files 55 Main Features 50 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 jack 11 telephone...
... files 55 Main Features 50 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 jack 11 telephone...