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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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... individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. If you purchased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted...
... individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to restore corrupted or erased files. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. If you purchased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted...
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... 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. You will lose any software you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to complete. You must be prompted to...
... 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. You will lose any software you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer. 4 Type the letter "O" to complete. You must be prompted to...
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... equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have more Application Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , save and close all of your hard...
... equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have more Application Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , save and close all of your hard...
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... is identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables 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 and click...
... is identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables 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 and click...
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...Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using your display for details. ❑ Check that it is turned on . See "To Use the Application Recovery CD...Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the monitor is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer ...
...Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using your display for details. ❑ Check that it is turned on . See "To Use the Application Recovery CD...Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the monitor is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer ...
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... using adhesive labels to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. You may cause damage to play the disc on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Adhesive ...labels may come off while the CD media is in use in ...
... using adhesive labels to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. You may cause damage to play the disc on the disc packaging. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Adhesive ...labels may come off while the CD media is in use in ...
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...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by following ...the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit color...
...Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by following ...the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to 1024 x 768, using 16-bit color...
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...or your ISP, check the following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: My modem connection is slow. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check ...) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ 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 volume is turned up. ❑ Check the...
...or your ISP, check the following: ❑ Contact your phone company and ask them to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: My modem connection is slow. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check ...) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ 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 volume is turned up. ❑ Check the...
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.... The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ ...OK. 74 Your modem may need to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the ...
.... The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ ...OK. 74 Your modem may need to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the ...
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.... ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary...The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left-hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse....
.... ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary...The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left-hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse....
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... 11 air circulation 80 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 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... 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
... 11 air circulation 80 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 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... 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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... drivers 67 Recovery CDs 63 Index region codes 70 removing side cover 79 S safeguarding data 79 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple ...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...
... drivers 67 Recovery CDs 63 Index region codes 70 removing side cover 79 S safeguarding data 79 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple ...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...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protectors 79 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 63 system response problem 77 T Telephone jack 11 telephone service 81 Troubleshooting 67 CD playback problems 71 CD/DVD playback problems 70 CD-RW recording 72 changing parallel port type 69 computer stopped responding 68 DVD playback... problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protectors 79 System Recovery CD(s) SRCDs 63 system response problem 77 T Telephone jack 11 telephone service 81 Troubleshooting 67 CD playback problems 71 CD/DVD playback problems 70 CD-RW recording 72 changing parallel port type 69 computer stopped responding 68 DVD playback... problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56...
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... Start FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........39 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions 40 About Changing Your System's Default Settings 43 About Your System Recovery CDs 44 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard ...
... Start FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........39 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions 40 About Changing Your System's Default Settings 43 About Your System Recovery CDs 44 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard ...
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Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - 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 Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
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... problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers ❑ About The Modem ❑ About The...
... problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers ❑ About The Modem ❑ About The...
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... and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide for more information. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted...
... and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide for more information. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 electronic equipment 59 electrostatic discharge 61 Ergonomic considerations 12 F FAQ Basic system functions 40 Changing ... Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 electronic equipment 59 electrostatic discharge 61 Ergonomic considerations 12 F FAQ Basic system functions 40 Changing ... Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59...
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for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30 69 Index O Online ... R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 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...
for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30 69 Index O Online ... R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 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...