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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
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...the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® that provides...-click Setup. If your computer when prompted. 58 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical...
...the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® that provides...-click Setup. If your computer when prompted. 58 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders. Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical...
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... CD program enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 The System Recovery CD utility enables you...
... CD program enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 The System Recovery CD utility enables you...
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... 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 data, perform a back up your system recovery, ...you wish to retain your computer. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use...
... 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 data, perform a back up your system recovery, ...you wish to retain your computer. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use...
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... CD utility. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. Click OK. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer is identified by a yellow question mark...
... CD utility. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. Click OK. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer is identified by a yellow question mark...
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... Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that are corrupted or deleted. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can access the online User Guide as follows: ... User Guide, for more than six seconds. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" 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...
... Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that are corrupted or deleted. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can access the online User Guide as follows: ... User Guide, for more than six seconds. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" 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...
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...you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options... using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. The Windows operating system... may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. How do I /O Device Configuration" and ...and select VAIO Help and Support.
...you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options... using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. The Windows operating system... may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. How do I /O Device Configuration" and ...and select VAIO Help and Support.
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...the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on the disc packaging. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are installed ...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Region code indicators such as "1" or...
...the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play the disc on the disc packaging. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are installed ...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Region code indicators such as "1" or...
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...Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your ...10065; 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. ❑ ...
...Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your ...10065; 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. ❑ ...
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...Pulse option. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties. My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. Click OK. If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following ...in the Device status section. Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise.
...Pulse option. My microphone does not work. Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties. My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. Click OK. If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following ...in the Device status section. Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that the microphone is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the ...✍ You may be 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. Secure the cover by moving the ... clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into 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. The Recording Control...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the ...✍ You may be 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. Secure the cover by moving the ... clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into 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. The Recording Control...
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...if you are included with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. 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...your printer for your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not ...
...if you are included with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. 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...your printer for your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not ...
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...speakers 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing...59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 display port 11 refresh rate 86 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 67 DVD playback problems 72, 73 region code warning 73 tray eject 72 DVD-RW recording problems 74 DVgate software 27...
...speakers 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing...59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 display port 11 refresh rate 86 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 67 DVD playback problems 72, 73 region code warning 73 tray eject 72 DVD-RW recording problems 74 DVgate software 27...
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...80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 86 Software audio problems 75 CD playback problems 74 driver recovery 70 recovering applications 69 stopped responding 70 SonicStage software ...49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 51 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 52 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
...80 Index Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 13 shutting down the computer 83 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 86 Software audio problems 75 CD playback problems 74 driver recovery 70 recovering applications 69 stopped responding 70 SonicStage software ...49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 51 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 52 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
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... Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Enables you become familiar with your DVD-RW...
... Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Enables you become familiar with your DVD-RW...
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...data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. I want to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. My computer or software application stopped responding. Pressing and holding the power switch for more information. If your... causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues to locate and close the application. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently ...
...data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. I want to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. My computer or software application stopped responding. Pressing and holding the power switch for more information. If your... causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues to locate and close the application. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My drivers are currently ...
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...screen instructions according to Save and Exit. 37 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem ... in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware...Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing...
...screen instructions according to Save and Exit. 37 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem ... in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware...Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing...
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...topic, "How do I cannot play the disc. If a region code warning appears when you are installed properly, by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play a DVD. If you cannot play is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD ...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that are trying to view installed drivers. If you are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area to read the disc. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the...
...topic, "How do I cannot play the disc. If a region code warning appears when you are installed properly, by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that can play a DVD. If you cannot play is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD ...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that are trying to view installed drivers. If you are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area to read the disc. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the...
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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... Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. 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... Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 41
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..., you find there is too sensitive to background noise. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 43 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 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. Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select...
..., you find there is too sensitive to background noise. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 43 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 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. Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select...