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... view this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with the Internet, to use the basic features of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click...
... view this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with the Internet, to use the basic features of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click...
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System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 62
System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Page 62
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...recovery, you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to complete the Windows registration process. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or... are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can restore your hard drive. The System ...
...recovery, you purchased it. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to complete the Windows registration process. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or... are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can restore your hard drive. The System ...
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.... You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To reinstall all of your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or...
.... You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To reinstall all of your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or...
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... 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5. Page ...in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating...
... 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5. Page ...in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating...
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...VAIO welcome window appears. Right-click to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver... OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Click...desktop. 2. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer...
...VAIO welcome window appears. Right-click to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver... OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Click...desktop. 2. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer...
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The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows ... and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help...
The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows ... and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help...
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...following these steps: 1. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To verify or change your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check all of player that are ...preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your DVD player's...
...following these steps: 1. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be that drivers are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To verify or change your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check all of player that are ...preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your DVD player's...
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See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ... into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your computer. If the software application you are connected to reinstall the sound drivers. Click Start in the Windows volume control.
See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ... into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your computer. If the software application you are connected to reinstall the sound drivers. Click Start in the Windows volume control.
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...Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. See Reinstalling device drivers using has its own volume control, check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume... 92 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. About The Speakers ..., verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level....
...Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. See Reinstalling device drivers using has its own volume control, check that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume... 92 Click Start in the online User Guide for more information. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. About The Speakers ..., verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level....
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...verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD... for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Follow the on how to resolve the problem. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. If your computer's modem. Click Properties. Your...
...verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD... for more information. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. You may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. Follow the on how to resolve the problem. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. If your computer's modem. Click Properties. Your...
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... Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more ...information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of...
... Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more ...information. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the back of...
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... an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball ...tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information.
... an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to reinstall the mouse drivers. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball ...tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information.
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... for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug ...complete printer installation. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your operating system before proceeding with your printer may be required for proper installation. ...
... for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug ...complete printer installation. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your operating system before proceeding with your printer may be required for proper installation. ...
Quick Start Guide
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.... 7 To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Click the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become...
.... 7 To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Click the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become...
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...preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. If you are prompted to restore the hard disk drive of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating... system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to...
...preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. If you are prompted to restore the hard disk drive of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating... system and all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to...
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...www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. Reinstalling...174; desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You can reinstall a software application or driver to ...
...www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. Reinstalling...174; desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You can reinstall a software application or driver to ...
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... the device driver(s), follow the steps in the next section to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The VAIO welcome window appears...Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified by a yellow exclamation...
... the device driver(s), follow the steps in the next section to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The VAIO welcome window appears...Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is identified by a yellow exclamation...
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...; Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to reinstall. 12 Click OK to return to select the Application ...Recovery CD. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list ...
...; Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to reinstall. 12 Click OK to return to select the Application ...Recovery CD. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list ...