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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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... 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 recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. If you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to complete the Windows registration process. 63...
... 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 recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications. If you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to complete the Windows registration process. 63...
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... that requires the driver installation. 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. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into ...the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. 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...
... that requires the driver installation. 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. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into ...the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. 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...
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See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: My files are adjusted correctly. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the ... power source and that it is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Topic: My drivers are using your display for more information. 67 Many problems have simple solutions, so try...
See the manual that came with my computer. Topic: My files are adjusted correctly. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are corrupted or deleted. See "To Use the ... power source and that it is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Topic: My drivers are using your display for more information. 67 Many problems have simple solutions, so try...
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... try the following steps: 1 Save any open . Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by as much as 60 seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact... up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If your computer's start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. Follow these ...
... try the following steps: 1 Save any open . Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by as much as 60 seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact... up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. If your computer's start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. Follow these ...
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... 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. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your keyboard. ... and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 69 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box...
... 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. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your keyboard. ... and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 69 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box...
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... of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is set too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area... and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert...
... of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is set too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area... and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert...
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... modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-...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 the volume is turned up. ❑ Check...
... modem is not connecting properly to other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may need to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topics ❑ You cannot hear sound from line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-...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 the volume is turned up. ❑ Check...
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...click to select your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the modem drivers. Your modem may need to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your modem ... to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work.
...click to select your modem is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to reinstall the modem drivers. Your modem may need to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your modem ... to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. You can check the line by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work.
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...socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the left -hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. ...box for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to a double arrow cursor. 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 ...
...socket. 6 Return the mouse ball to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to reinstall the mouse drivers. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the left -hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. ...box for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to a double arrow cursor. 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 ...
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...may also help. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer may emulate... responsiveness varies depending with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk ... For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer, follow these steps:...❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation...
...may also help. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer may emulate... responsiveness varies depending with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk ... For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer, follow these steps:...❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation...
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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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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. 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) -
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. 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) -
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...from the edge of data from files that are currently open. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 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 the display screen.... The Windows operating system may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on-screen instructions according to a double ...
...from the edge of data from files that are currently open. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 41 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 the display screen.... The Windows operating system may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the on-screen instructions according to a double ...
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...online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? 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...CD(s)" link. How do I access the reinstallation information 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. How do I recover software applications ...
...online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide? 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...CD(s)" link. How do I access the reinstallation information 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. How do I recover software applications ...
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...To improve video resolution, verify that your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that it tries to play is set too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that drivers are trying to read the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If ...a region code warning appears when you cannot play the disc. To check your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I ...
...To improve video resolution, verify that your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that it tries to play is set too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that drivers are trying to read the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If ...a region code warning appears when you cannot play the disc. To check your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ ... volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are powered 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? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ ... volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are powered 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.
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..."Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for more information. 50 The VAIO Help and ... (POP) is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. Your modem may need to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Windows taskbar, ...
..."Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for more information. 50 The VAIO Help and ... (POP) is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem. 4 Click Properties. Your modem may need to select your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Windows taskbar, ...
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...the mouse ball cover. 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 the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar...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. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape, remove ...
...the mouse ball cover. 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 the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar...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. 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of tape, remove ...