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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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... corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the...
... corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk ... You will lose any software you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You must be prompted to use your computer. If you have created since you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to signify you have installed and any applications ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk ... You will lose any software you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. You must be prompted to use your computer. If you have created since you may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to signify you have installed and any applications ...
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... 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's optical drive. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling...Recovery utility. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer or specific application. If your computer...
... 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's optical drive. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Reinstalling...Recovery utility. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer or specific application. If your computer...
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... the 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 all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to...
... the 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 all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to...
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...See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. See the manual that the computer is not in standby mode. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that came with your computer. Topic: My files are ...using your display for more information. 67 Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that came with my computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony...
...See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. See the manual that the computer is not in standby mode. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that came with your computer. Topic: My files are ...using your display for more information. 67 Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that came with my computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony...
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...Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are using adhesive labels to ...shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using the DVD player application, it may be detected before trying to access it to be that can play a DVD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your CD media.
...Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are using adhesive labels to ...shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using the DVD player application, it may be detected before trying to access it to be that can play a DVD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your CD media.
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...color. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. See your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application...does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute ...but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your Specifications sheet for more information.
...color. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on the application's CD-ROM. See your computer's video RAM. To check your video resolution, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application...does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video resolution may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute ...but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your Specifications sheet for more information.
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...Windows® operating system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there... 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 not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if available...
...Windows® operating system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may vary. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there... 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 not experiencing technical problems. ❑ Try connecting your modem through another phone line, if available...
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... then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ ...experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Click OK. 74 If your computer modem. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem...listening for more information. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button.
... then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ ...experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Click OK. 74 If your computer modem. Topic: How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. Your modem...listening for more information. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button.
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... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a ... by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be set up for 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...
... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The taskbar appears when the cursor is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a ... by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍ You may be set up for 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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... 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... 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
... 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... 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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... setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 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... 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 software changing window design 15 speakers, caution 80 91
... setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 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... 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 software changing window design 15 speakers, caution 80 91
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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 ...startup 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 voltage...
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 ...startup 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 voltage...
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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...A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support Resources 64 INDEX 67...
... 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...A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support Resources 64 INDEX 67...
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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. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - 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) -
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. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - 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) -
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...QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you purchased. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration ... 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...
...QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you purchased. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration ... 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...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The 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 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The 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 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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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 ...