Quick Start Guide
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... Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 8 Other Packet containing special product offers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to...
... Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 8 Other Packet containing special product offers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to...
System Reference Manual
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...104 GB Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed ... your computer may have one or more RJ-ll ports. (See Specifications sheet for details.)** USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. (See Specifications sheet for details.** ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original...
...104 GB Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed ... your computer may have one or more RJ-ll ports. (See Specifications sheet for details.)** USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. (See Specifications sheet for details.** ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original...
VAIO User Guide
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...174; XP guide - Page 5 Explains how to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. Specifications - Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery...the DVD recording software applications included with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Enables you to ...
...174; XP guide - Page 5 Explains how to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. Specifications - Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you purchased. Application Recovery...the DVD recording software applications included with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Enables you to ...
VAIO User Guide
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... reinstall individual applications. Page 45 System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It...
... reinstall individual applications. Page 45 System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It...
VAIO User Guide
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...(s) The System Recovery utility 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 reinstall individual applications. If you purchased it. Page 46 Caution: The System Recovery process removes...
...(s) The System Recovery utility 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 reinstall individual applications. If you purchased it. Page 46 Caution: The System Recovery process removes...
VAIO User Guide
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To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 51 You must be in Windows to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. Note: If you are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. Page 51 You must be in Windows to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. Note: If you are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall all of the software applications that you need to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
VAIO User Guide
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... drive. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. If your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. The unknown device(s) is...
... drive. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9. Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. If your computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. The unknown device(s) is...
VAIO User Guide
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... From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. You can try the following steps: 1. See To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information....61623; Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for details. Check that the computer is not in the loss of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using...
... From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. You can try the following steps: 1. See To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information....61623; Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for details. Check that the computer is not in the loss of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using...
VAIO User Guide
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...that came with all of the necessary components for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using these steps: 1. Click Apply and then click OK. Select the Hardware tab...Manager button to the desired levels. 5. RW) record at the highest speed? For VAIO® computers that are equipped with your CD or DVD recording software application for more information. ...the application's CD-ROM. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and ...
...that came with all of the necessary components for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using these steps: 1. Click Apply and then click OK. Select the Hardware tab...Manager button to the desired levels. 5. RW) record at the highest speed? For VAIO® computers that are equipped with your CD or DVD recording software application for more information. ...the application's CD-ROM. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and ...
VAIO User Guide
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... Use the Driver Recovery CD for a dial tone. Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible .... If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with your computer modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The Modem Properties...OK. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and ...
... Use the Driver Recovery CD for a dial tone. Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible .... If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with your computer modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The Modem Properties...OK. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4. Click Start in the Windows volume control. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and ...
VAIO User Guide
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... Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Click OK. 6. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your computer. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. hand use. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Click...
... Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Click OK. 6. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close all applications, and turn off your computer. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. hand use. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Click...
VAIO User Guide
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...from a power sav ing m ode. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Clear the printer memory by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. Select the appropriate... number of applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. Check the printer ...
...from a power sav ing m ode. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Clear the printer memory by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. Select the appropriate... number of applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. Check the printer ...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........61 Hard Disk Drive Partition 61 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 62 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 68 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 69 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 85 Resources 90 Index 93 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........61 Hard Disk Drive Partition 61 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 62 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 68 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 69 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 85 Resources 90 Index 93 4
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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... capturing video from the Windows® taskbar, select My Computer, and click your computer when prompted. 60 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 drive. 2 Click Start...
... capturing video from the Windows® taskbar, select My Computer, and click your computer when prompted. 60 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 drive. 2 Click Start...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it... to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. 65 Use it to...
System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you purchased. Use it... to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. 65 Use it to...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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...System Recovery utility does not back up to complete the Windows registration process. You may not need to retain your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the...Recovery process removes all the original software applications. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. 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 ...
...System Recovery utility does not back up to complete the Windows registration process. You may not need to retain your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the...Recovery process removes all the original software applications. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on this drive only. 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 ...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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... that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start 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 system. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click...
... that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start 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 system. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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...want to locate and close the application. 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. If your computer to close the software application that are corrupted or deleted. If the... application does not close, try to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. My computer or software application stopped responding. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2...
...want to locate and close the application. 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. If your computer to close the software application that are corrupted or deleted. If the... application does not close, try to recover drivers that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. My computer or software application stopped responding. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are currently open files, if possible. 2...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). For troubleshooting information, you can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 73 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...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. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony...
...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). For troubleshooting information, you can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 73 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...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. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony...
Computer User Guide (primary manual)
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...on its packaging, you cannot play a DVD. A region code is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it tries to read the disc. ...computer. ❑ Verify that can play is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers...
...on its packaging, you cannot play a DVD. A region code is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it tries to read the disc. ...computer. ❑ Verify that can play is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers...