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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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... not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore corrupted or erased...
... not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore corrupted or erased...
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... System Recovery CD in the drive when you have installed and any applications that were not included with the computer when you started to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. You are prompted to use your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
... System Recovery CD in the drive when you have installed and any applications that were not included with the computer when you started to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. You are prompted to use your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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You may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer or specific application. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on the software application you need to...
You may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer or specific application. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on the software application you need to...
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... requires the driver installation. Click Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. 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...
... requires the driver installation. Click Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. 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...
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...My files are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are ...strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that came with your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that the monitor is turned on . I...
...My files are corrupted or deleted. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are ...strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that came with your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 Check that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. See the manual that the monitor is turned on . I...
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...need to clean the disc drive lens with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may be detected before trying to identify your optical disc, wait a few seconds ... be that can play a DVD. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are trying to the unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. A region code is in your optical drive(s) and may come off while the...
...need to clean the disc drive lens with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it may be detected before trying to identify your optical disc, wait a few seconds ... be that can play a DVD. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are trying to the unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. A region code is in your optical drive(s) and may come off while the...
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... Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check...
... Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are located on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check...
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...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 are using has its own volume control, check that they are having a problem connecting with your ...machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is slow. Many factors influence ...
...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 are using has its own volume control, check that they are having a problem connecting with your ...machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to the desired sound level. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is slow. Many factors influence ...
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...by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD"...appears that the access phone number (POP) is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem may need to select your computer modem. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. ...
...by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD"...appears that the access phone number (POP) is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem may need to select your computer modem. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. ...
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...® taskbar. Left-click and drag away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to locate a hidden taskbar by... edges of the display screen. The Windows taskbar may need to a double arrow cursor. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 76 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. ...
...® taskbar. Left-click and drag away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for more information. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to locate a hidden taskbar by... edges of the display screen. The Windows taskbar may need to a double arrow cursor. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 76 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. ...
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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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To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - 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. 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.
To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - 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. 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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Many 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...
Many 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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... online User Guide? See "Reinstalling software applications" 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. You can view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side...
... online User Guide? See "Reinstalling software applications" 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. You can view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side...
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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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... 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...Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 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 ...
... 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...Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 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 ...