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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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...operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can... individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the...
...operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Use it to reinstall individual device drivers. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can... individual applications. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the...
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... and Maintenance and click System. If your computer is already on your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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...
... and Maintenance and click System. If your computer is already on your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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...
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...standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel ...of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is turned on. Troubleshooting ...
...standby mode. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel ...of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is turned on. Troubleshooting ...
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... and close , try to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet ...Connections, and select Network Connections. 68 Windows attempts to select the application and then click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application ...
... and close , try to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet ...Connections, and select Network Connections. 68 Windows attempts to select the application and then click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software application ...
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... Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a ...device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topic: How ...steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the ... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the onscreen instructions ...
... Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a ...device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topic: How ...steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the ... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Follow the onscreen instructions ...
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... information. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video resolution may be set to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by changing your drive" appears and the software does not...start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are located on your screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your computer, see video, your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program...
... information. If you see video but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video resolution may be set to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by changing your drive" appears and the software does not...start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that drivers are located on your screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your computer, see video, your computer's video RAM. Insert the disc and try starting the program...
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.... ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: My modem connection is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with V.90 standards...
.... ❑ Try connecting your modem is not connecting properly to reinstall the sound drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Topic: My modem connection is free from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having a problem connecting with V.90 standards...
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... or Pulse option. Your modem may need to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the... is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access... You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Click OK. 74 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to rotary...and listening for more information. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows taskbar, then click Control ...
... or Pulse option. Your modem may need to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the... is working properly, click the troubleshoot button. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access... You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Click OK. 74 The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to rotary...and listening for more information. You can check the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows taskbar, then click Control ...
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...hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. 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 ...been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the display screen. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 76 ...
...hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. 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 ...been located when the cursor changes to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the display screen. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 76 ...
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...using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...To install your operating system before proceeding with installation. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has ...
...using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...To install your operating system before proceeding with installation. For information on the list and no drivers are open and running. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has ...
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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...
Quick Start Guide
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Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is 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) -
Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is 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) -
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... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then..., and bottom edges of the display screen. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. 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...
... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then..., and bottom edges of the display screen. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. 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...
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... Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The subtopics displays in the...
... Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. See "Reinstalling software applications" in the online User Guide for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The subtopics displays in the...
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...screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that are preinstalled on...To check your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A region code is listed on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
...screen area is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that are preinstalled on...To check your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why isn't my DVD playing properly? A region code is listed on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
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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 ...verify that the power cord is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the...properly and that they are charged. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers.
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 ...verify that the power cord is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to the desired sound level. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3 From the...properly and that they are charged. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers.
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...problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If your computer's modem. Your modem may need to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the following.... 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If...
...problem. ✍ You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. If your computer's modem. Your modem may need to select your modem is not functioning properly, check the following.... 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If...
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...restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in ... 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the...
...restart your computer. ❑ There may need to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the keyboard is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in ... 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the...