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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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... applications that shipped with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You...
... applications that shipped with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to reinstall individual applications. The System Recovery CD utility enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You...
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... insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. 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...
... insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. 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...
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...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you wish to reinstall the entire contents of your computer. 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. ✍...
...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of the software that you wish to reinstall the entire contents of your computer. 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. ✍...
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... identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. 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 Windows taskbar...
... identified by a yellow question mark. 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. 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 Windows taskbar...
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... source and turned on . See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 67 I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit...
... source and turned on . See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 67 I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit...
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..., you are using adhesive labels to indicate the type of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Unless a "1" or "ALL"...for it . ❑ Verify that the disc is in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ... that can play is in use in your CD media. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. ...Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is listed on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny ...
..., you are using adhesive labels to indicate the type of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Unless a "1" or "ALL"...for it . ❑ Verify that the disc is in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. ... that can play is in use in your CD media. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. ...Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is listed on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny ...
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...CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area is set too high. See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Topics If you hear audio... but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you...
...CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area is set too high. See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. Topics If you hear audio... but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you...
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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 having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers... in the 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.
...: ❑ 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 having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers... in the 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.
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...listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack....If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If you have ...
...listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack....If your modem. 4 Click Properties. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for information on how to configure the software to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Device status section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My modem does not work. If you have ...
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...visible. 76 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 the display screen. Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the...the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The Windows taskbar may need to a double arrow cursor.
...visible. 76 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 the display screen. Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the...the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The Windows taskbar may need to a double arrow cursor.
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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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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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... 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 The Speakers ❑ About The Modem ❑ About...
... 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 The Speakers ❑ About The Modem ❑ About...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User... view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User... view this online information by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link.
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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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...New User 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... manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30...
...New User 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... manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30...