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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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The System Recovery CD utility enables you to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to restore the operating system and software that shipped with...
The System Recovery CD utility enables you to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to restore the operating system and software that shipped with...
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... Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click 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 to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with...9997; If you are erased. 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 system. Click Start in Windows to select the unknown device or the device ...
... Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click 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 to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with...9997; If you are erased. 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 system. Click Start in Windows to select the unknown device or the device ...
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... may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are adjusted correctly. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip or...to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that a disk is not in standby mode. Check that the power light is lit on . Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support...
... may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are adjusted correctly. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip or...to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that a disk is not in standby mode. Check that the power light is lit on . Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support...
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...if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) ...Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 68 You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to select the application and then click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
...if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer's start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) ...Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 68 You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to select the application and then click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.
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...shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your specific situation. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 69
...shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your specific situation. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 69
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...the label side facing up. 71 If you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on the application's CD-ROM. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click... Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer, see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may improve video ...
...the label side facing up. 71 If you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on the application's CD-ROM. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click... Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer, see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may improve video ...
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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 volume control. ✍ You may vary. Many factors influence modem... Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
...: ❑ 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 volume control. ✍ You may vary. Many factors influence modem... Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information.
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...your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that ...click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. If your computer modem. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP...onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Topic: How do I change my modem...
...your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that ...click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. If your computer modem. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP...onscreen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Topic: How do I change my modem...
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...placed over its location. 1 Right-click on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. The Mouse Properties dialog... ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display 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...
...placed over its location. 1 Right-click on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. The Mouse Properties dialog... ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display 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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... on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your operating system before ... onscreen instructions to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for "Automatically detect and...memory may emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these...10065; Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for information or updates that you are open and running slowly...
... on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your operating system before ... onscreen instructions to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for "Automatically detect and...memory may emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these...10065; Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for information or updates that you are open and running slowly...
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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 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.
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 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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Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The taskbar appears when ...of the display screen. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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 are ...
Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The taskbar appears when ...of the display screen. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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 are ...
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... the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" 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 recover software applications that came with my...
... the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" 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 recover software applications that came with my...
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... Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to play is listed on your screen area is set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" If ... To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of your video resolution, see video, your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the DVD you are labeled on this system. To...
... Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to play is listed on your screen area is set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" If ... To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of your video resolution, see video, your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the DVD you are labeled on this system. To...
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... 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select ... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application?...
... 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 these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select ... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application?...
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... access telephone number (POP) is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. If your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. You can verify the line by... Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how...
... access telephone number (POP) is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in order to select your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Device status section. If your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. You can verify the line by... Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how...
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... Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse 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 mouse is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10...
... Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse 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 mouse is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10...