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... up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click the Welcome link. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your VAIO computer. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. The supplied System...
... up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click the Welcome link. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your VAIO computer. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. The supplied System...
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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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...only be used to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. Page 63 When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you started using your computer to the original factory settings. Reinstall any applications that ...may correct the problem. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard drive. ...
...only be used to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. Page 63 When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you started using your computer to the original factory settings. Reinstall any applications that ...may correct the problem. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard drive. ...
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...Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV... tray. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more System Recovery CDs. RZ series m odel shown) If your computer's optical drive. 3. Click Next. 8. Page 65 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, ...
...Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV... tray. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more System Recovery CDs. RZ series m odel shown) If your computer's optical drive. 3. Click Next. 8. Page 65 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, ...
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... hardware, or specific software. Page 66 You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. To reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing...
... hardware, or specific software. Page 66 You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. To reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing...
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... want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. Double-click the Software folder. Follow the on your computer. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Reinstalling software 1. If...
... want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. Double-click the Software folder. Follow the on your computer. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Reinstalling software 1. If...
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...drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. A shortcut menu appears. 2. From the ...Computer. Click Properties. 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. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD...
...drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. A shortcut menu appears. 2. From the ...Computer. Click Properties. 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. Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD...
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...Computer. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. The Browse for Folder dialog box appears. 10. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. The VAIO ...welcome window appears. Click OK, then click Quit to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8. Navigate to the optical drive and click to close the Sony Application Recovery ...
...Computer. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. The Browse for Folder dialog box appears. 10. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. The VAIO ...welcome window appears. Click OK, then click Quit to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8. Navigate to the optical drive and click to close the Sony Application Recovery ...
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...volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check ...grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Click Start in the online User ...
...volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your speakers are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check ...grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Click Start in the online User ...
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... Guide for more information. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the volume is... your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound 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 Mute check box is turned up. ...
... Guide for more information. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the volume is... your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound 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 Mute check box is turned up. ...
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.... 1. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. From the Modems tab, click to recognize the modem. If it appears that the telephone line is not working properly. If your computer's modem. If you have installed other...
.... 1. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for information on -screen instructions to reinstall the modem drivers. From the Modems tab, click to recognize the modem. If it appears that the telephone line is not working properly. If your computer's modem. If you have installed other...
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.... Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. A good...the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. You may be dust or dirt inside the...
.... Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. There may need to ensure optimum mouse tracking. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. A good...the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) in the online User Guide for more information. You may be dust or dirt inside the...
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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 repetitive patterning....Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Check 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. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ...
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 repetitive patterning....Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Check 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. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start System And Application Recovery CD(s 29 Using The System Recovery CD(s 30 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 37 About VAIO Computer Functions 38 About Software 42 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 46 About The Speakers 49 About The Modem 50 About The Microphone 52 About The Mouse And Keyboard 53 About Using Peripheral Equipment 55 Support Options 57 Immediate Help And Support 58 Software Help And Support 60 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 63 Notice 65 Index 73 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start System And Application Recovery CD(s 29 Using The System Recovery CD(s 30 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 37 About VAIO Computer Functions 38 About Software 42 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 46 About The Speakers 49 About The Modem 50 About The Microphone 52 About The Mouse And Keyboard 53 About Using Peripheral Equipment 55 Support Options 57 Immediate Help And Support 58 Software Help And Support 60 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 63 Notice 65 Index 73 4
Quick Start Guide
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... the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating system. To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that shipped with your system. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic...
... the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating system. To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that shipped with your system. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to use the basic...
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System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 29
System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 29
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... are removed from the hard disk drive. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are restored on Drive C is deleted. 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...to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with the computer when you are removed from the hard disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system ...
... are removed from the hard disk drive. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are restored on Drive C is deleted. 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...to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with the computer when you are removed from the hard disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system ...
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...button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2 Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on your computer. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to close the optical disk drive tray. The ...System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 31 Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer's optical drive....
...button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2 Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on your computer. Using The System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to close the optical disk drive tray. The ...System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 31 Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer's optical drive....
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... complete full restoration of your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. After recovering your system. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. If you may include one...
... complete full restoration of your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. After recovering your system. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. If you may include one...
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... have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 If your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click...
... have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 If your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click...