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... or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. ❑ Home Networking Solutions - (For models equipped with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on how to reinstall...
... or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. ❑ Home Networking Solutions - (For models equipped with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on how to reinstall...
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...Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you plugged the computer...computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is turned on. Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer...1 Click Start in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on and working. ❑ Check that ...
...Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you plugged the computer...computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is turned on. Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer...1 Click Start in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on and working. ❑ Check that ...
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.... You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the... If the software application continues to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. My computer or software application stopped responding. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
.... You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the... If the software application continues to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. My computer or software application stopped responding. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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... ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. There are preinstalled on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications ...it . ❑ Verify that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 38 Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in... others, check the shiny side of the disc for opening your CD media. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My optical drive tray does not open.
... ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. There are preinstalled on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications ...it . ❑ Verify that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 38 Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in... others, check the shiny side of the disc for opening your CD media. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My optical drive tray does not open.
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...see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on this system. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is incompatible with the region code setting of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory...If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you cannot play a DVD. A dirty or damaged disc may be that your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check...
...see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on this system. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area is incompatible with the region code setting of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory...If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you cannot play a DVD. A dirty or damaged disc may be that your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check...
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...it 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 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows ... ❑ 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...
...it 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 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows ... ❑ 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...
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...and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch-... and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Click OK. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 43 How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. Check that the ...
...and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch-... and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. Click OK. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 43 How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. Check that the ...
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...❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart 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. My mouse does ...the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6 From ...
...❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart 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. My mouse does ...the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6 From ...
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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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... shipped with your VAIO computer. Specifications - Page 5 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com... equipped 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 - Contains information on how ...
... shipped with your VAIO computer. Specifications - Page 5 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com... equipped 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 - Contains information on how ...
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... 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. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Page 38 The System Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual device drivers...
... 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. System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Page 38 The System Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual device drivers...
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... software that were not included with your system recovery, you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. When you purchased it. Page 39 If you experience a problem with the computer when you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
... software that were not included with your system recovery, you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. Note: Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. When you purchased it. Page 39 If you experience a problem with the computer when you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
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...applications are restored on Drive C is restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. Caution: The... System Recovery utility does not back up to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Recovery to an external media. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and...
...applications are restored on Drive C is restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is deleted. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. Caution: The... System Recovery utility does not back up to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Recovery to an external media. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and...
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.... Click Next. 5. Follow the on your computer. If you may take a few minutes to load necessary files. The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Note: Your system may include one or more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert the...once the information from the optical drive. You are prompted to run the System Recovery program. Note: If your computer. 3. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete full restoration of your system. ...
.... Click Next. 5. Follow the on your computer. If you may take a few minutes to load necessary files. The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Note: Your system may include one or more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert the...once the information from the optical drive. You are prompted to run the System Recovery program. Note: If your computer. 3. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete full restoration of your system. ...
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...you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that 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....
...you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that 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....
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... automatically. Note: Your system may be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Note: If your system is already on -screen...
... automatically. Note: Your system may be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Note: If your system is already on -screen...
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Page 44 Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that 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 can reinstall an individual driver to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
Page 44 Note: If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that 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 can reinstall an individual driver to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
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... the driver installation. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Note: If your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. Restart your system is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the...
... the driver installation. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Note: If your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. Restart your system is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the...
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...recov er applications that cam e with m y com puter. See the manual that came with m y com puter. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the application that the brightness and contrast ...want to ECP, EPP, or bi- The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can search Windows Help. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer to locate and close the application. Follow the on . Windows attempts to your...
...recov er applications that cam e with m y com puter. See the manual that came with m y com puter. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more than six seconds. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the application that the brightness and contrast ...want to ECP, EPP, or bi- The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can search Windows Help. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer to locate and close the application. Follow the on . Windows attempts to your...
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When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the disc packaging. Use the My Computer icon 1. A region code is listed on your DVD player's mute feature is turned off while the CD media is in use in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Unless a "1" or...disc on your screen area to the unit. To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by changing your computer, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. You may come off . Check the master volume setting ...
When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the disc packaging. Use the My Computer icon 1. A region code is listed on your DVD player's mute feature is turned off while the CD media is in use in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Unless a "1" or...disc on your screen area to the unit. To check your video resolution, see video, your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by changing your computer, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. You may come off . Check the master volume setting ...