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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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...System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are prompted 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. If you to complete the Windows registration ...
...System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are prompted 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. If you to complete the Windows registration ...
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...Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Click OK. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver...that requires the driver installation. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD ...
...Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your system. Click OK. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver...that requires the driver installation. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD ...
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...correctly. I want to recover drivers that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using your display for details. ❑ Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See... "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Application Recovery...
...correctly. I want to recover drivers that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using your display for details. ❑ Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. See... "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See "To Use the Application Recovery...
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...2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. You can decrease your computer to close , try to locate and close the ... can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
...2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. You can decrease your computer to close , try to locate and close the ... can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
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...174; operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the...in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. ...Follow the onscreen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears...
...174; operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the...in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. ...Follow the onscreen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears...
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...as "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you hear audio but cannot ...hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 71 If necessary, remove the disc...
...as "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you hear audio but cannot ...hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 71 If necessary, remove the disc...
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... If you are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if available. 73 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check ...10065; Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) ...
... If you are not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if available. 73 See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check ...10065; Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) ...
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You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to recognize the...
You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to recognize the...
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... right, top, and bottom edges of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port....to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be set up for more ...
... right, top, and bottom edges of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port....to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be set up for more ...
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...IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may emulate. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with your printer for specific emulation information. 77 If the ...printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running . Close any applications that your printer may be required for proper installation....
...IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may emulate. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with your printer for specific emulation information. 77 If the ...printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running . Close any applications that your printer may be required for proper installation....
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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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Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are 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) - Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased.
Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 11 Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are 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) - Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased.
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...switch for more than six seconds. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the ...by pointing to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. 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 data...
...switch for more than six seconds. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the ...by pointing to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. 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 data...
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... Application Recovery CD(s)" link. The subtopics displays 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 How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide for...
... Application Recovery CD(s)" link. The subtopics displays 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 How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide for...
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... 768, using the DVD player application, it tries to indicate the type of the DVD you cannot play the disc on your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are trying... to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that the region code of player that drivers are preinstalled on this system. To improve video resolution, verify that are ...
... 768, using the DVD player application, it tries to indicate the type of the DVD you cannot play the disc on your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are trying... to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that the region code of player that drivers are preinstalled on this system. To improve video resolution, verify that are ...
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... hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. 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 application you are using has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ❑ Check...
... hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. 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 application you are using has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ❑ Check...
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... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may need to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑... modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If your...
... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may need to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑... modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If your...
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... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 52 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball.... ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. 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 ...
... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 52 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. Turn off your computer. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball.... ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. 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 ...