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... Windows® operating system. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or are erased. Restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications -
... Windows® operating system. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Reinstall individual software applications or drivers, if they become corrupted or are erased. Restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications -
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... down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your computer to a double arrow cursor. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows...
... down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your computer to a double arrow cursor. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows...
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... for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 My drivers are corrupted or...
... for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 My drivers are corrupted or...
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... properly, by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is incompatible with the region code setting of player that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? To improve video resolution, verify that your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc...
... properly, by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is incompatible with the region code setting of player that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? To improve video resolution, verify that your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc...
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...See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. 48 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About ...; 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. ❑...
...See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. 48 Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About ...; 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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... ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to select your computer's modem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? If you have installed other ...software, contact the software publisher for more information. 50 You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in...
... ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to select your computer's modem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? If you have installed other ...software, contact the software publisher for more information. 50 You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer. 2 Turn...ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer. 2 Turn...ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 ...
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...to the manual that came with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not ... your operating system before proceeding with installation. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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...
...to the manual that came with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not ... your operating system before proceeding with installation. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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...
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... mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 ...
... mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional Ed. 30 Microsoft Office ... 32 QuickTime 32 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering applications 44 Simple DVD Maker 33 Smart Capture 33 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33 Sony on Yahoo! 34 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 34 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 34 stopped responding 40 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard 34 Software Support Resources 35 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional Ed. 30 Microsoft Office ... 32 QuickTime 32 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering applications 44 Simple DVD Maker 33 Smart Capture 33 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33 Sony on Yahoo! 34 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 34 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 34 stopped responding 40 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard 34 Software Support Resources 35 SonicStage 33 SonicStage Premium 33...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... how to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic features of your VAIO computer. Specifications - To access the online...VAIO Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Safety Inform ation - Restore the software that shipped with your system. Page 4 Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Reinstall individual software applications or drivers...
... how to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic features of your VAIO computer. Specifications - To access the online...VAIO Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Safety Inform ation - Restore the software that shipped with your system. Page 4 Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Reinstall individual software applications or drivers...
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System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. To Use The System Recovery CD(s) To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 40
System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. To Use The System Recovery CD(s) To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 40
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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...Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to the original factory settings. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you started ...restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased,...
...Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to the original factory settings. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you started ...restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased,...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 44... To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped ...
... need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 44... To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped ...
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... necessary. 8. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, 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 computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are prompted to restore. Click Start in...
... necessary. 8. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, 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 computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are prompted to restore. Click Start in...
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...pointing to locate and close the software application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. ...If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware....
...pointing to locate and close the software application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. ...If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down properly for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware....
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About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? See To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? See To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 51 My drivers are corrupted or deleted.
About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? See To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? See To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 51 My drivers are corrupted or deleted.
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...media. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that came with your computer, see To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Your media must support writing speeds at 4X or higher See the Help ...writing to a CD-R/CD-RW media. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to a lower setting. Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting the write speed settings. If you are having difficulty formatting ...
...media. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that came with your computer, see To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Your media must support writing speeds at 4X or higher See the Help ...writing to a CD-R/CD-RW media. Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to a lower setting. Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting the write speed settings. If you are having difficulty formatting ...
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For more information about this feature. About The Preinstalled Software Why is provided by the software, RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony. Page 54 Some CD-ROM drives or drivers may experience problems when using this issue, visit the RealNetworks Service and Support Web site at http://service.real.com. Sony does not guarantee the performance of the "Create CD" feature that is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox software?
For more information about this feature. About The Preinstalled Software Why is provided by the software, RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony. Page 54 Some CD-ROM drives or drivers may experience problems when using this issue, visit the RealNetworks Service and Support Web site at http://service.real.com. Sony does not guarantee the performance of the "Create CD" feature that is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox software?
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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... speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers.
.... 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... speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers.