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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 VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in...
... 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, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions in...
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... erased. Use it to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files.
... erased. Use it to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files.
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...the Windows registration process. 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 the computer when you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application... to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery utility does not back up to recover the entire contents of your system's data. Reinstall any...
...the Windows registration process. 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 the computer when you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application... to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery utility does not back up to recover the entire contents of your system's data. Reinstall any...
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... the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Follow the on your computer. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may take a few minutes to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. The...
... the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Follow the on your computer. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may take a few minutes to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. The...
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...Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer's ...Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery...
...Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer's ...Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery...
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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 computer. The unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the...
... 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 computer. The unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the...
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...Recovery CD(s)" in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using your display for more information. I want to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Topics My computer...on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is plugged into a power source and 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 Troubleshooting This ...
...Recovery CD(s)" in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using your display for more information. I want to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Topics My computer...on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is plugged into a power source and 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 Troubleshooting This ...
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.... Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" 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...
.... Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" 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...
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... cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc 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 access it...the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your CD media. There are preinstalled on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open.
... cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc 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 access it...the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your CD media. There are preinstalled on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My optical drive tray does not open.
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...such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it may be that your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the DVD you are ...using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If necessary, remove the disc and check that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video resolution...
...such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it may be that your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the DVD you are ...using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If necessary, remove the disc and check that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video resolution...
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.... ❑ 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 it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are plugged... in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75
.... ❑ 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 it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are plugged... in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 75
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... Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to background noise. The Edit Location dialog box appears.... 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or...
... Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is too sensitive to background noise. The Edit Location dialog box appears.... 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or...
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... all open applications. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by turning the ring.... ✍ 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. The Recording Control dialog box appears....
... all open applications. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by turning the ring.... ✍ 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. The Recording Control dialog box appears....
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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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... 5 Contains safety and legal information about your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. The VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you become familiar with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased...
... 5 Contains safety and legal information about your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. The VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you become familiar with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased...
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...system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 It can be used only to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall... individual device drivers. Use it to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony...
...system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 It can be used only to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall... individual device drivers. Use it to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore corrupted or erased files. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you purchased. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony...
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...are prompted to recover the entire contents of your computer. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard drive. Reinstall ... restores all the original software applications. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. You may have installed since you purchased it. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
...are prompted to recover the entire contents of your computer. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard drive. Reinstall ... restores all the original software applications. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. You may have installed since you purchased it. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
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...both the Drive C and Drive D. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Caution: The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data... default settings and software applications are restored. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only.
...both the Drive C and Drive D. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Caution: The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data... default settings and software applications are restored. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only.