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... modem) Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Contains information on how to restore the... used to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording...
... modem) Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Contains information on how to restore the... used to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording...
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... more than six seconds. I want to close the software application that are corrupted or deleted. My computer or software application stopped responding. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following...
... more than six seconds. I want to close the software application that are corrupted or deleted. My computer or software application stopped responding. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following...
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... the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key 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 your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration.... 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system 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 ...
... the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key 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 your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration.... 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system 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 ...
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... warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive... steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play is listed on ...
... warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive... steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play is listed on ...
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See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged ...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 not selected in the ...; Check that the volume is turned off. ❑ If your speakers 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 any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged ...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 not selected in the ...; Check that the volume is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers.
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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 reinstall the modem drivers. How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds... click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Click OK. My microphone does not work. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Troubleshooting 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds... click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Click OK. My microphone does not work. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Troubleshooting 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to...
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To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving ... turning 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. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your...
To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving ... turning 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. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your...
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VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow...10 seconds, and then turning it back on. 46 My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. If the printer is not included in the box for "...that came with your printer for your operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or...
VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow...10 seconds, and then turning it back on. 46 My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. If the printer is not included in the box for "...that came with your printer for your operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or...
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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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... up and using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on unpacking and setting up your VAIO computer. Specifications - System Recovery CDs can...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Contains information on how to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com puter QuickStart -
... up and using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on unpacking and setting up your VAIO computer. Specifications - System Recovery CDs can...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Contains information on how to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com puter QuickStart -
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.... The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 The System Recovery CD utility enables...
.... The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Page 38 The System Recovery CD utility enables...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...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 or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are ...prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. If you ...
...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 or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are ...prompted to complete the Windows registration process. Your computer is returned to reinstall individual applications. If you ...
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Note: If you are erased. You must be in Windows to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44 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 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. You must be in Windows to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 44 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 can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... disc drive. The Control Panel window appears. 4. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. Restart your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. The unknown device(s) is already on your system is equipped with the...
... disc drive. The Control Panel window appears. 4. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. Restart your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. The unknown device(s) is already on your system is equipped with the...
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...from files that are adjusted correctly. Select the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. Click the Restart button. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. My com puter or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. I...Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. 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 by mode. If the software application continues to stop responding during shutdown? Follow the on ....
...from files that are adjusted correctly. Select the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. Click the Restart button. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. My com puter or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. I...Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. 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 by mode. If the software application continues to stop responding during shutdown? Follow the on ....
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... Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. Click Apply and then click OK. If you are preinstalled on your CD or DVD recording software application for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to download and... im properly after downloading the CD- Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. For VAIO® computers that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for more information. Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the ...
... Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. Click Apply and then click OK. If you are preinstalled on your CD or DVD recording software application for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to download and... im properly after downloading the CD- Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. For VAIO® computers that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for more information. Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the ...
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... into the Line jack. Check that your computer's modem. If your modem through another phone line, if available. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Note: You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information. Tone dialing? 1. Click... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. My m odem does not work. You can verify the line by plugging in the Windows volume control....
... into the Line jack. Check that your computer's modem. If your modem through another phone line, if available. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Note: You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information. Tone dialing? 1. Click... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by Sony are preinstalled by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. My m odem does not work. You can verify the line by plugging in the Windows volume control....
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...Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your computer. There may be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Secure the cover by moving the slider bar down . 3. See To ... OK. Page 51 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Clear the check box for left...
...Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your computer. There may be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Secure the cover by moving the slider bar down . 3. See To ... OK. Page 51 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Clear the check box for left...
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...", if you are included with Plug and Play capability. 5. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and...and bottom edges of applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with your operating system before proceeding with installation. Use the mouse to locate a minimized... ing m ode. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
...", if you are included with Plug and Play capability. 5. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and...and bottom edges of applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with your operating system before proceeding with installation. Use the mouse to locate a minimized... ing m ode. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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