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...Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony...on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD...
...Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony...on the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD...
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...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to recover drivers that are corrupted or deleted. Pressing and holding ... six seconds, may result in the online User Guide, for more information. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to stop responding ...
...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to recover drivers that are corrupted or deleted. Pressing and holding ... six seconds, may result in the online User Guide, for more information. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to stop responding ...
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... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you can change the parallel port type to your keyboard. 3 Select ...screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears on...may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem ...
... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you can change the parallel port type to your keyboard. 3 Select ...screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears on...may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem ...
Quick Start Guide
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...Specifications sheet for more information. 39 Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play is listed on the disc packaging. To check ...see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area to view installed drivers. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its ...
...Specifications sheet for more information. 39 Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play is listed on the disc packaging. To check ...see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area to view installed drivers. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its ...
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... your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in the Windows...
... your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in the Windows...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 background noise. See "To ...Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. My microphone does not work. The ...
... 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 background noise. See "To ...Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. My microphone does not work. The ...
Quick Start Guide
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... dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape... Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. VAIO Digital Studio ...
... dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape... Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. VAIO Digital Studio ...
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...driver that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers... seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. ... information or updates that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To... printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD...
...driver that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers... seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. ... information or updates that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To... printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD...
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for VAIO 28 DVgate 28 EarthLink Network Total Access 29 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 29 Media Bar DVD Player 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 29 Microsoft Office ... software 27 printer installing 48 Q Quicken 2002 31 R radio interference 53 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering drivers 38 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 41 registering your computer 19 removing side cover 51 S safeguarding data 51 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 20 electronic equipment 52 printers 48 shutting down...
for VAIO 28 DVgate 28 EarthLink Network Total Access 29 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 29 Media Bar DVD Player 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 29 Microsoft Office ... software 27 printer installing 48 Q Quicken 2002 31 R radio interference 53 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering drivers 38 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 41 registering your computer 19 removing side cover 51 S safeguarding data 51 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 20 electronic equipment 52 printers 48 shutting down...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO...with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your VAIO computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Enables you ...
...Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO...with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your VAIO computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Enables you ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...program enables 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(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. It can be... used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The System...
...program enables 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(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. It can be... used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The System...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...Caution: The System Recovery process removes all the original software applications. When you successfully complete your hard drive. Your computer is returned to complete the Windows registration process. You may have installed since you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that...original factory settings. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. To Use the System Recovery CD...
...Caution: The System Recovery process removes all the original software applications. When you successfully complete your hard drive. Your computer is returned to complete the Windows registration process. You may have installed since you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that...original factory settings. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. To Use the System Recovery CD...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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You must be in Windows to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall all of the software applications that you are erased. Note: If you need to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44
You must be in Windows to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall all of the software applications that you are erased. Note: If you need to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... necessary. 8. Restart your system. Page 45 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Click OK. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click to select the unknown device or the device...
... necessary. 8. Restart your system. Page 45 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Click OK. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click to select the unknown device or the device...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ECP, EPP, or bi- See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds. My com puter or software application ...open files, if possible. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. Windows attempts to stop responding during shutdown? If the software application continues to close the software ...
... Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ECP, EPP, or bi- See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds. My com puter or software application ...open files, if possible. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. Windows attempts to stop responding during shutdown? If the software application continues to close the software ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... using the SonicStage software application to a lower setting. For VAIO® computers that are preinstalled on your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel...ROM with your CD or DVD recording software application for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using these steps: 1. Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the screen resolution... information. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are located on adjusting write speed settings. Click Performance and Maintenance...
... using the SonicStage software application to a lower setting. For VAIO® computers that are preinstalled on your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel...ROM with your CD or DVD recording software application for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using these steps: 1. Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the screen resolution... information. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are located on adjusting write speed settings. Click Performance and Maintenance...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...as fax machines or other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your computer's modem. Page 50 You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is slow. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. How do I change m .... If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following : Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the modem drivers. My m odem does not work. Many factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, ...
...as fax machines or other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your computer's modem. Page 50 You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is slow. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. How do I change m .... If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following : Contact your phone company and ask them to reinstall the modem drivers. My m odem does not work. Many factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with your ISP, ...
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... into the Keyboard port. Save and close all open applications. Page 51 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 2. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. From the Buttons tab...and close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn...
... into the Keyboard port. Save and close all open applications. Page 51 Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 2. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. From the Buttons tab...and close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn...
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... port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Refer to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Some printers do... printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer may also ...
... port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Refer to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Some printers do... printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer may also ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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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