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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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... software that shipped 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 to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System...
... software that shipped 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 to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System...
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... the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 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 Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 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...
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... is not in standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Troubleshooting This section describes how..."To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. Topic: My...
... is not in standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Troubleshooting This section describes how..."To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. 67 See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. Topic: My...
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...locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can decrease your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any... application continues to stop responding or causes your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select...
...locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can decrease your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any... application continues to stop responding or causes your computer's start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select...
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...Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ...the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the ...To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop...topics appears on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Open your specific situation. For troubleshooting information, you...
...Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ...the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the ...To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop...topics appears on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Open your specific situation. For troubleshooting information, you...
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.... If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800...insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the ...
.... If you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800...insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the ...
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... ❑ 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select ... think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems ...
... ❑ 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select ... think your modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All...From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the modem drivers. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All...From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the modem drivers. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button... options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. Secure the cover by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen...
... the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button... options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. Secure the cover by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen...
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.... If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check...printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information...
.... If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check...printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information...
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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...
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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. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System 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. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) -
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... over its location. 1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen. 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 that... the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pointing to a double arrow cursor. The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized....
... over its location. 1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of the display screen. 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 that... the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pointing to a double arrow cursor. The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized....
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... reinstallation information in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? You can view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in... 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 deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick...
... reinstallation information in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? You can view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in... 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 deleted. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick...
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... as "1" or "ALL" are trying to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I change the video resolution of player that can play the disc...the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it may be that drivers are preinstalled on the disc packaging. If you cannot play the disc. If necessary, remove the ...that your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the...
... as "1" or "ALL" are trying to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I change the video resolution of player that can play the disc...the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it may be that drivers are preinstalled on the disc packaging. If you cannot play the disc. If necessary, remove the ...that your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ... 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 ...volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. Verify that the ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ... 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 ...volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. Verify that the ...
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... that the access telephone number (POP) is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax ... 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. If your modem is not working properly. Your modem may need to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. If you have...
... that the access telephone number (POP) is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax ... 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. If your modem is not working properly. Your modem may need to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. If you have...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 52 How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information....; You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. See "Reinstalling device...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is securely plugged into your computer. 52 How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information....; You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. See "Reinstalling device...