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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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... Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be 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. The unknown device(s) is equipped with...menu, click Uninstall. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. 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...
... Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be 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. The unknown device(s) is equipped with...menu, click Uninstall. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. 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...
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You can decrease your computer to stop responding or causes your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2...technical support provider. Windows attempts to start up by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has...
You can decrease your computer to stop responding or causes your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2...technical support provider. Windows attempts to start up by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files that has...
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... down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right ...functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O...You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your specific situation. If you can change the parallel port type to restore this Network ...
... down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right ...functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O...You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your specific situation. If you can change the parallel port type to restore this Network ...
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...to configure the software to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your computer modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the ...software, contact the software publisher for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not working . 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. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in ...
...to configure the software to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your computer modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the ...software, contact the software publisher for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not working . 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. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in ...
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... hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The Windows taskbar may need to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. 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 tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of ...
... hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The Windows taskbar may need to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. 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 tape, remove any dust or dirt on the taskbar and select Properties from the edge of ...
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...included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. Close any applications that may emulate. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my...the number of applications that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. Refer to the manual that came with your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection...
...included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. Close any applications that may emulate. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my...the number of applications that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. Refer to the manual that came with your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection...
Quick Start Guide
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...minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to the left , right, top and bottom edges of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according... seconds. The Windows taskbar 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... switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
...minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to the left , right, top and bottom edges of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according... seconds. The Windows taskbar 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... switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware.
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... 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software...
... 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software...
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If you see video but cannot see video, your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on the disc packaging. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, ...its packaging, you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that your video resolution, see "Reinstalling software applications" in the Windows taskbar,... a region code warning appears when you are trying to read the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
If you see video but cannot see video, your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are preinstalled on the disc packaging. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, ...its packaging, you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that your video resolution, see "Reinstalling software applications" in the Windows taskbar,... a region code warning appears when you are trying to read the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
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... is not selected in the online User Guide for more information. 48 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check...; If your speakers have volume 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 is turned up. ❑...
... is not selected in the online User Guide for more information. 48 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check...; If your speakers have volume 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 is turned up. ❑...
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You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a ...your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in the Windows ...to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. Your modem may need to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn...
You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in an external device such as a ...your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in the Windows ...to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. Your modem may need to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn...
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...clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. 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... 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 the keyboard is plugged securely into...
...clockwise. ✍ You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. 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... 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 the keyboard is plugged securely into...
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for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft ...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... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 ...
for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft ...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... computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 ...
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