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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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... subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your computer when prompted. 58 Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your Sony digital camcorder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug...
... subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in the installation wizard. 6 Restart your computer when prompted. 58 Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert the Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive. 2 Click Start from your Sony digital camcorder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug...
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... purchased. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you 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...
... purchased. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. 63 The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you 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...
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...disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are prompted to an external media. 64 Your computer is restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and ...restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. ...
...disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are prompted to an external media. 64 Your computer is restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and ...restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. ...
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...taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The unknown ...a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 Click OK. If your computer is already on your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager....
...taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The unknown ...a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 Click OK. If your computer is already on your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager....
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... software application that are corrupted or deleted. 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. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six... the following steps: 1 Save any open . 70 My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt...
... software application that are corrupted or deleted. 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. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six... the following steps: 1 Save any open . 70 My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt...
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... Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the 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. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key...the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem ...
... Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the 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. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key...the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem ...
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... Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your computer, see video, your computer's video RAM. If you cannot play a DVD. To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc...
... Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your computer, see video, your computer's video RAM. If you cannot play a DVD. To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc...
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... "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. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged... off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the...
... "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. 75 Troubleshooting Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged... off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the...
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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. Click OK. My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. If ...2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. How do I change my modem to select your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If ...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to background noise. Click OK. My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. If ...2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. How do I change my modem to select your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If ...
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...be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all...on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. See "To Use the...
...be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down . 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all...on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, "Adjust volume for more information. 78 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. See "To Use the...
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... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on . 80 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...
... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on . 80 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...
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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...