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... not need to complete the Windows registration process. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are prompted to recover the entire contents of your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you wish to an external media. 64 If you are restored. The factory default settings and software...
... not need to complete the Windows registration process. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are prompted to recover the entire contents of your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your system recovery, you wish to an external media. 64 If you are restored. The factory default settings and software...
VAIO User Guide
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... optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you are erased. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use...
... optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you are erased. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use...
VAIO User Guide
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... removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 To Use the Driver Recovery CD To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Click OK. If your computer...
... removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 To Use the Driver Recovery CD To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. Click OK. If your computer...
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... your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. For troubleshooting...
... your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. For troubleshooting...
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... approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next...
... approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next...
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... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...
... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...
Quick Start Guide
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...; 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances. You can even pay your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Quicken works just like your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use . If a Giga Pocket equipped computer is the fastest, easiest way to...
...; 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances. You can even pay your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Quicken works just like your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use . If a Giga Pocket equipped computer is the fastest, easiest way to...
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... audio devices, such as RealTime Preview enable you to preview formatting before applying it to your documents, and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media...
... audio devices, such as RealTime Preview enable you to preview formatting before applying it to your documents, and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media...
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.... 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears...
.... 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears...
Quick Start Guide
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... without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently...
... without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently...
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... 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 Network Total Access 29 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 29 Media Bar DVD Player 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 29 Microsoft...
... 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 Network Total Access 29 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 29 Media Bar DVD Player 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 29 Microsoft...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Connecting a display Note: Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2. Page 15 Connecting a display (monitor) 1. Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency.
Connecting a display Note: Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2. Page 15 Connecting a display (monitor) 1. Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... with your computer or specific application. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables 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. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD...
... with your computer or specific application. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables 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. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. Turn on , close all applications. 2. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. From the Action menu, click Uninstall. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system is equipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1. Note: If your system. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD...
... your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. Turn on , close all applications. 2. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. From the Action menu, click Uninstall. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system is equipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1. Note: If your system. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... optical drive(s) and may be set to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. Note: If your video card utilizes system memory, you cannot play is in use in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your screen area is listed on the drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. If you hear audio...
... optical drive(s) and may be set to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. Note: If your video card utilizes system memory, you cannot play is in use in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your screen area is listed on the drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. If you hear audio...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... you choose to download and use an external power source, verify that the power cord is turned off. If your speakers are powered by following these steps: 1. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to the desired levels. 5. For VAIO® computers that are equipped with your computer's normal system operations. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. Click Start in any application...
... you choose to download and use an external power source, verify that the power cord is turned off. If your speakers are powered by following these steps: 1. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to the desired levels. 5. For VAIO® computers that are equipped with your computer's normal system operations. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. Click Start in any application...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... or updates that came with your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. Page 52 Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Select...
... or updates that came with your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. Page 52 Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Select...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on how to commonly asked questions. A printed manual may be available for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for your hard disk drive...
... guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on how to commonly asked questions. A printed manual may be available for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for your hard disk drive...
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... new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for the novice user to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. Inc. Personalize your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow software is a popular digital music system that have compatible DVD drives. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images...
... new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for the novice user to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. Inc. Personalize your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow software is a popular digital music system that have compatible DVD drives. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images...
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... menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Connect the second drive connector to the drive holder. 9. See the instructions that pin 1, on the right, go to lock it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Click Start in Windows® as an extended partition in completely. 10. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Push up on My Computer. See Replacing the side cover. 14. Log on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with pin 1 of the drive...
... menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Connect the second drive connector to the drive holder. 9. See the instructions that pin 1, on the right, go to lock it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Click Start in Windows® as an extended partition in completely. 10. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Push up on My Computer. See Replacing the side cover. 14. Log on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with pin 1 of the drive...