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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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... video quality for capturing video from the Windows® taskbar, select My Computer, and click your computer when prompted. 58 If your Sony digital camcorder. 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 you subsequently purchase this software...
... video quality for capturing video from the Windows® taskbar, select My Computer, and click your computer when prompted. 58 If your Sony digital camcorder. 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 you subsequently purchase this software...
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The System Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it to.... 63 It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD...
The System Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it to.... 63 It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD...
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...on Drive C is deleted. If you purchased it. If you experience a problem with the computer when you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data.... When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started using your computer. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard... does not back up to complete the Windows registration process. Your computer is restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility...
...on Drive C is deleted. If you purchased it. If you experience a problem with the computer when you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data.... When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started using your computer. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard... does not back up to complete the Windows registration process. Your computer is restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility...
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..., click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 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 system. The System Properties ... driver installation. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. If your computer is already on your computer. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver...
..., click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 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 system. The System Properties ... driver installation. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. If your computer is already on your computer. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver...
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... 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. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 70 Windows attempts to recover...
... 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. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 70 Windows attempts to recover...
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... can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows ...operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can change the ... Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box...
... can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows ...operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can change the ... Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box...
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... that can play is incompatible with the region code setting of player that your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to play the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check ... to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to view installed drivers. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory, you hear ...
... that can play is incompatible with the region code setting of player that your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to play the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check ... to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to view installed drivers. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory, you hear ...
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...10065; Check the volume controls in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. 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 a...10065; 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds,...
...10065; Check the volume controls in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. 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 a...10065; 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds,...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. If you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... Microphone jack. How do I change my modem to select your modem is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Click OK. If you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... Microphone jack. How do I change my modem to select your modem is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may...
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.... 78 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. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button.
.... 78 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. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save... 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. 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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... for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer... installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 80 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...
... for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer... installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 80 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...
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...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 settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing...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...
...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 settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing...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...
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...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 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio 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...
...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 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio 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...
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... information on how to help you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on unpacking and setting up and using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your computer. Safety Inform ation - RW drive) Contains information designed...
... information on how to help you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on unpacking and setting up and using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your computer. Safety Inform ation - RW drive) Contains information designed...
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The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. The System Recovery CD utility enables...
The Application Recovery CD program enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. The System Recovery CD utility enables...
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... the original factory settings. When you are prompted to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you successfully complete your computer. You may not need to complete the Windows registration process. If you purchased it. Page.... 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 the computer when you experience a problem with your hard drive.
... the original factory settings. When you are prompted to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you successfully complete your computer. You may not need to complete the Windows registration process. If you purchased it. Page.... 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 the computer when you experience a problem with your hard drive.
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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. You must be in Windows to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44 You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Note: If you are erased.
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. You must be in Windows to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44 You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Note: If you are erased.
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... identified by a yellow question mark. 7. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. If your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. Restart your system. Turn on , close...
... identified by a yellow question mark. 7. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. If your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. Restart your system. Turn on , close...
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... locate and close the application. Windows attempts to your display for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If your computer by mode. The Windows operating system may result in stand by pressing and holding the power switch for... more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down...
... locate and close the application. Windows attempts to your display for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If your computer by mode. The Windows operating system may result in stand by pressing and holding the power switch for... more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down...