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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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... 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 computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or...
... 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 computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer..., may increase the time required to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to select the application and then click End Task. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer..., may increase the time required to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to select the application and then click End Task. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact...
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... Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced ...the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down ...connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during...
... Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced ...the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down ...connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during...
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... compatible with your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for more information. The Modem Properties window appears...instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. .... If your modem. 4 Click Properties. Click OK. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work.
... compatible with your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for more information. The Modem Properties window appears...instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. .... If your modem. 4 Click Properties. Click OK. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work.
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... mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. Secure the...
... mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of the display screen. Secure the...
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...manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing .... ✍ If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK....
...manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing .... ✍ If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK....
Quick Start Guide
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...and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Left-click and drag away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK...than six seconds, may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to stop responding during shutdown? 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 from files...
...and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Left-click and drag away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK...than six seconds, may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to stop responding during shutdown? 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 from files...
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.... See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. You can view...
.... See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. You can view...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If you are installed properly, by following : ❑ Verify that can play the disc on some DVDs to view installed drivers. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be that the region...is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If you are installed properly, by following : ❑ Verify that can play the disc on some DVDs to view installed drivers. If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be that the region...is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows ...
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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 ...a grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech...
...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 ...a grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech...
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... can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem.... or fax machine and listening for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check ...then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the online User ...the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure...
... can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem.... or fax machine and listening for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check ...then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the online User ...the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure...
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...clockwise the ring that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. How do I set up my... work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. 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 ...
...clockwise the ring that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. How do I set up my... work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. 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 ...
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...User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 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...application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 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...
...User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 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...application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 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...
System Reference Manual
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70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Address Range (hex) 0x00000070-0x00000073 0x00000061...® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Sony Memory Stick controller(WB) SiS PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE... Channel Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR SiS 7012 Audio Driver SiS 7012 Audio Driver Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in...
70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Address Range (hex) 0x00000070-0x00000073 0x00000061...® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Sony Memory Stick controller(WB) SiS PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE... Channel Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR SiS 7012 Audio Driver SiS 7012 Audio Driver Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in...
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72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual IRQ Settings IRQ Description 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 System CMOS/real time clock 11 Sony Memory Stick controller(WB) 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE... Controller 20 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 20 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller 21 Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR 21 SiS 7012 Audio Driver 23 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual IRQ Settings IRQ Description 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 System CMOS/real time clock 11 Sony Memory Stick controller(WB) 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE... Controller 20 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 20 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller 21 Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR 21 SiS 7012 Audio Driver 23 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller