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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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... Components 1 Insert 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 the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in...
... Components 1 Insert 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 the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in...
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Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 Use it to restore the operating system and software...
Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 Use it to restore the operating system and software...
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...Recovery CD(s) to an external media. 64 System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. 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 ...
...Recovery CD(s) to an external media. 64 System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. 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 ...
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... have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. Your 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 computer's optical drive. You are prompted to...
... have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. Your 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 computer's optical drive. You are prompted to...
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... 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. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual...
... 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. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual...
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...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 system. To Use the Driver Recovery CD 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 optical disc drive. ✍ If your system...
...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 system. To Use the Driver Recovery CD 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 optical disc drive. ✍ If your system...
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... source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 69 Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply ... when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check ...
... source and turned on. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 69 Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply ... when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check ...
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... 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. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application... and close the software application that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if...
... 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. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application... and close the software application that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open. I cannot play a DVD or CD. ❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it . ❑ Verify that are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer ... in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. You may cause damage to access it to be detected...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open. I cannot play a DVD or CD. ❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it . ❑ Verify that are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer ... in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. You may cause damage to access it to be detected...
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...properly, by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play the disc. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of player that drivers are labeled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your video resolution, see... video, your computer's video resolution may be set to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset ...
...properly, by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play the disc. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of player that drivers are labeled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your video resolution, see... video, your computer's video resolution may be set to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset ...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ .... ❑ 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 turned up. ❑ Check the...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ .... ❑ 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 turned up. ❑ Check the...
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... to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You...
... to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You...
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... Devices Properties window. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 Turn off your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring...Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down . 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
... Devices Properties window. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 Turn off your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring...Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down . 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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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 voltage ...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...
... 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 voltage ...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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...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 electronic equipment 84 printers 80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 ... 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...
...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 electronic equipment 84 printers 80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 ... 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...
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...) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your system. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Page 5 Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software...
...) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your system. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Page 5 Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software...
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... restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.
... restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.
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... that you may not need to complete the Windows registration process. Caution: The System Recovery process removes all the original software applications. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard drive. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications.
... that you may not need to complete the Windows registration process. Caution: The System Recovery process removes all the original software applications. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard drive. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications.
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... installed. Turn off your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2. After recovering your computer. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. Click Next. 5. At the pop-up prompt, select Yes to complete. If you...
... installed. Turn off your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2. After recovering your computer. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. Click Next. 5. At the pop-up prompt, select Yes to complete. If you...