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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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... the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from 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. If your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component...
... the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from 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. If your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component...
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... restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you purchased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be...
... restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you purchased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be...
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...partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. The System Recovery utility does not back up to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled ... drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer. You may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your system recovery, you are prompted to the original factory settings. The original,...
...partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. The System Recovery utility does not back up to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled ... drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer. You may correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your system recovery, you are prompted to the original factory settings. The original,...
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...screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may be in your system. 65 The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has .... The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. Follow the on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. You are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) ...
...screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may be in your system. 65 The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has .... The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. Follow the on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. You are prompted to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) ...
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You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer. 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 not need to reinstall the ...Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you wish to restore. 66 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD...
You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer. 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 not need to reinstall the ...Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you wish to restore. 66 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD...
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... reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If 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, select Turn Off...
... reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If 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, select Turn Off...
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...Troubleshooting This section describes how to recover applications that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the floppy disk drive (unless you are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure ... with your computer. See the manual that the computer is turned on . Check that it 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....
...Troubleshooting This section describes how to recover applications that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the floppy disk drive (unless you are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure ... with your computer. See the manual that the computer is turned on . Check that it 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....
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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. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the ...loss of data from files that came with my computer. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From...
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. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the ...loss of data from files that came with my computer. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open. You may also need to...a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Adhesive labels may cause damage to identify your optical drive(s) and may come.... There are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open. You may also need to...a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Adhesive labels may cause damage to identify your optical drive(s) and may come.... There are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that...
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... its packaging, you cannot play the disc on the disc packaging. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may be that the region code of the DVD you are installed properly, by changing... the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are labeled on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play a DVD. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card...
... its packaging, you cannot play the disc on the disc packaging. To check your video resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may be that the region code of the DVD you are installed properly, by changing... the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are labeled on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play a DVD. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume .... ❑ If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ 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, check that the Mute check box is not selected in any application...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume .... ❑ If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ 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, check that the Mute check box is not selected in any application...
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Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. My microphone is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by ...Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. 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 rotary or Touch-Tone dialing...
Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. My microphone is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by ...Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. 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 rotary or Touch-Tone dialing...
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... or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. Turn off your... Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options ...
... or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. Turn off your... Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options ...
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...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/Check-out 52 computer adjusting ...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 ...
...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/Check-out 52 computer adjusting ...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 ...
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... 84 printers 80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 86 Software audio problems 75 CD playback problems 74 driver recovery 70 recovering applications 69 stopped responding 70 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 ... 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 service 85 Troubleshooting 70 ...
... 84 printers 80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 86 Software audio problems 75 CD playback problems 74 driver recovery 70 recovering applications 69 stopped responding 70 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 ... 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 service 85 Troubleshooting 70 ...
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... and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide - (For models equipped with Giga Pocket) Contains information on setting up your computer. Safety Inform ation - Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you become corrupted or are erased...
... and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide - (For models equipped with Giga Pocket) Contains information on setting up your computer. Safety Inform ation - Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you become corrupted or are erased...
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... only to reinstall individual applications. Page 38 The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore corrupted or erased files...
... only to reinstall individual applications. Page 38 The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore corrupted or erased files...
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... you successfully complete your hard drive. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. If you experience a problem with the...
... you successfully complete your hard drive. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. If you experience a problem with the...
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..., operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. The factory default settings and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are restored. If you wish to an external media. The original, preinstalled operating system...applications are removed from the hard disk drive. Caution: The System Recovery utility does not back up to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. You can set the partition sizes...
..., operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. The factory default settings and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are restored. If you wish to an external media. The original, preinstalled operating system...applications are removed from the hard disk drive. Caution: The System Recovery utility does not back up to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. You can set the partition sizes...