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... become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a DVDRW...
... become corrupted or are erased. Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a DVDRW...
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...the manual that came with your computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in stand by mode. Troubleshooting This section describes how to recover applications that the computer is turned on . Topics My computer does not start. ❑ ...that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 You can access the online User Guide as ...
...the manual that came with your computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in stand by mode. Troubleshooting This section describes how to recover applications that the computer is turned on . Topics My computer does not start. ❑ ...that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 You can access the online User Guide as ...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button... not respond or the application does not close, try to close the software application that came with my computer. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. I want to stop responding, contact the software publisher or ...
See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the online User Guide, for more than six seconds. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button... not respond or the application does not close, try to close the software application that came with my computer. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. I want to stop responding, contact the software publisher or ...
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...CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer... is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer...CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your drive reads some DVDs or CDs,... the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your CD media. Adhesive labels may cause...
...CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer... is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer...CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your drive reads some DVDs or CDs,... the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your CD media. Adhesive labels may cause...
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...resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your optical drive. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections ...1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play is listed on the disc packaging. If a region code warning appears when you...
...resolution, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your optical drive. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections ...1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play is listed on the disc packaging. If a region code warning appears when you...
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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 the Mute check box is turned up. ❑ Check the... system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41
.... ❑ 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... system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41
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The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise. My microphone is ... I change my modem to select your modem is plugged into the Microphone jack. Click OK. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. If you find there is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. Troubleshooting 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise. My microphone is ... I change my modem to select your modem is plugged into the Microphone jack. Click OK. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. If you find there is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. Troubleshooting 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone...
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VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. 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. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control ... may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 44 My mouse does...
VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. 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. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control ... may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for ," select the Recording option. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 44 My mouse does...
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...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 computer 25, 51 slot cover 54 Smart Capture 32 ...Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 27 Adobe Photoshop Elements 27 Adobe Premiere LE 27 America Online 28 audio problems 43 CD playback problems 42 DigitalPrint 28 driver recovery 38 DVDit! for VAIO 28 DVgate 28 EarthLink ...
...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 computer 25, 51 slot cover 54 Smart Capture 32 ...Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 27 Adobe Photoshop Elements 27 Adobe Premiere LE 27 America Online 28 audio problems 43 CD playback problems 42 DigitalPrint 28 driver recovery 38 DVDit! for VAIO 28 DVgate 28 EarthLink ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... information on how to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you become familiar with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to help you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - To access the online manual: 1. RW drive)... Com puter User Guide - Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com puter QuickStart - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations...
... information on how to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you become familiar with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to help you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - To access the online manual: 1. RW drive)... Com puter User Guide - Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com puter QuickStart - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations...
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... restore corrupted or erased files. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc.
... restore corrupted or erased files. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... removes all the original software applications. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started using your computer. If you purchased it. Page 39 Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. You may correct the problem. Reinstall any applications that you may have...
... removes all the original software applications. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started using your computer. If you purchased it. Page 39 Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. You may correct the problem. Reinstall any applications that you may have...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Wait 30 seconds and turn...
... screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to begin the system recovery process. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. Wait 30 seconds and turn...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... to reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer or specific application. 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. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to...
... to reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer or specific application. 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. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to...
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... application you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to complete the recovery process. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Turn on -screen...
... application you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to complete the recovery process. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Turn on -screen...
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Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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. To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you are erased.
Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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. To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you are erased.
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... device that requires the driver installation. Restart your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. Click OK. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Click Performance ...with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Click...
... device that requires the driver installation. Restart your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. Click OK. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Click Performance ...with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Click...
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...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). My driv ers are corrupted or deleted. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. Save any ...power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. I change the parallel port type using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are...
...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). My driv ers are corrupted or deleted. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. Save any ...power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. I change the parallel port type using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are...
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...side of my display? Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your computer's video RAM. Select "I cannot play a DVD or CD. After inserting your computer speakers. If a region code warning appears when you are labeled on your optical...you see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for it to be detected before trying to access it may be set to 800 x 600, using 16-bit color. Press the Eject button on this system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Right-click the appropriate...
...side of my display? Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your computer's video RAM. Select "I cannot play a DVD or CD. After inserting your computer speakers. If a region code warning appears when you are labeled on your optical...you see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for it to be detected before trying to access it may be set to 800 x 600, using 16-bit color. Press the Eject button on this system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Right-click the appropriate...
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...that are located on the application's CD-ROM. SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Click Start ...for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with your CD or DVD recording ...CD- Note: To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are powered by following these steps: 1. Why doesn't m y optical driv e (DVD- For VAIO® computers that are preinstalled on your speakers are equipped with your computer...
...that are located on the application's CD-ROM. SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Click Start ...for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with your CD or DVD recording ...CD- Note: To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are powered by following these steps: 1. Why doesn't m y optical driv e (DVD- For VAIO® computers that are preinstalled on your speakers are equipped with your computer...