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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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...You can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire ...to reinstall individual applications. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall ...
...You can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire ...to reinstall individual applications. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall ...
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... repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you 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...
... repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you 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...
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...want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section ...correctly. See the manual that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the computer is not in standby mode.
...want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section ...correctly. See the manual that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the computer is not in standby mode.
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...currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer's start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for ...more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver...
...currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer's start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for ...more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver...
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...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 on your keyboard. 3 ...; You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to...bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. For troubleshooting information, you need to your AOL connection and verify that...
...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 on your keyboard. 3 ...; You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to...bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. For troubleshooting information, you need to your AOL connection and verify that...
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...following : ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by changing your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is turned off... between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
...following : ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by changing your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is turned off... between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen area to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
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... problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that they are having a problem connecting with V.90 standards. ❑...company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to reinstall the sound drivers. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is slow. See "To Use the...
... problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that they are having a problem connecting with V.90 standards. ❑...company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to reinstall the sound drivers. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is slow. See "To Use the...
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... select your modem is not working . You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. Click OK. 74 If you have installed other software, contact the... the device status. 1 Click Start in a standard telephone and listening for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to recognize the modem. ❑...click the troubleshoot button. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties...
... select your modem is not working . You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. Click OK. 74 If you have installed other software, contact the... the device status. 1 Click Start in a standard telephone and listening for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to recognize the modem. ❑...click the troubleshoot button. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that your modem. 4 Click Properties...
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...by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may need to a double arrow cursor. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties... from the edge of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. Topic: My...
...by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may need to a double arrow cursor. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties... from the edge of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. Topic: My...
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...is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your ... connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may also help. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific emulation information. 77 Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included...
...is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your ... connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may also help. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific emulation information. 77 Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included...
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... 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side... hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate 82 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 66 DVD playback problems 70 region code warning 70 tray eject 70 89
... 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side... hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate 82 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 66 DVD playback problems 70 region code warning 70 tray eject 70 89
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... 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 82 Software audio problems 72 CD playback problems 71 driver recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 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 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 53 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
... 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 82 Software audio problems 72 CD playback problems 71 driver recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 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 52 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 53 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased.
Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased.
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...resizes and becomes visible. 41 For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on .... Why does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the dialog box...
...resizes and becomes visible. 41 For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on .... Why does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the dialog box...
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... Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I access...
... Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I access...
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...connections between your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are trying to view installed drivers. To check your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD .... To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area is incompatible with the region code setting of player that drivers are labeled on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A region code is turned off. ❑ Check the master...
...connections between your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are trying to view installed drivers. To check your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD .... To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area is incompatible with the region code setting of player that drivers are labeled on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A region code is turned off. ❑ Check the master...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software ...hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software ...hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is ...
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...'t my modem work properly? If your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click ...Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony...
...'t my modem work properly? If your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click ...Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony...
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...computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers"...Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. How do I set up my mouse for more information. Turn off your computer. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into ...
...computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers"...Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. How do I set up my mouse for more information. Turn off your computer. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into ...