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..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start ... page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Quick...
..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start ... page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Quick...
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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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...any applications that you may have installed since you started using your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need 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. You may..., and changes are prompted to an external media. 30 If you wish to retain your system recovery, you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system's data. The System Recovery CD can...
...any applications that you may have installed since you started using your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need 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. You may..., and changes are prompted to an external media. 30 If you wish to retain your system recovery, you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system's data. The System Recovery CD can...
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...drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony... -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are erased. If your computer is equipped with your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard...
...drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony... -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are erased. If your computer is equipped with your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard...
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...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 Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. A device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver... 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...
...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 Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. A device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver... 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...
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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 cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy... Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Click Next. 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 35 You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to...
...; 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 cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy... Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Click Next. 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 35 You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to...
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...click and drag away from files that are currently open. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 39 The Windows taskbar may result in the Windows ...edges of the display screen. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the edge of ...
...click and drag away from files that are currently open. Pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 39 The Windows taskbar may result in the Windows ...edges of the display screen. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the edge of ...
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...and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3 Click the Settings tab and change your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. If necessary, remove the disc and check for more information. 47 If you cannot play is set too... region code is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your video resolution: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
...and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3 Click the Settings tab and change your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are trying to view installed drivers. If necessary, remove the disc and check for more information. 47 If you cannot play is set too... region code is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your video resolution: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
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... have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. ...❑ If 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. ❑ Check...
... have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. ...❑ If 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. ❑ Check...
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The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 .... Click OK. 51 If your modem. 4 Click Properties. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. About The Modem ❑ If it appears that your modem...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 .... Click OK. 51 If your modem. 4 Click Properties. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. About The Modem ❑ If it appears that your modem...
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...❑ Save and close all open applications. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass...the mouse drivers. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. ❑...
...❑ Save and close all open applications. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Save and close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. 5 Using a piece of repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass...the mouse drivers. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that covers the mouse ball. 4 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your computer. ❑...
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Refer to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer for specific emulation information. 56 Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included...
Refer to the manual that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer for specific emulation information. 56 Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included...
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... 13 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 33 reinstalling device drivers 34 Reinstalling software 33 ARCD driver recovery 34 audio problems 49 B Back Panel 12 background noise 52 C CD playback problems 46 tray eject 46 CD-RW recording problems 48 computer lithium battery 71 Locating the Windows taskbar 39 registration...printers 55 speakers 17, 18 D Display 8, 16 display DVI monitor port 13 monitor port 13 disposal of lithium battery 71 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 34 DVD playback problems 46 region code warning 47 tray eject 46 DVD-RW recording problems 48 E Energy Star 66 Ergonomic ...
... 13 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 33 reinstalling device drivers 34 Reinstalling software 33 ARCD driver recovery 34 audio problems 49 B Back Panel 12 background noise 52 C CD playback problems 46 tray eject 46 CD-RW recording problems 48 computer lithium battery 71 Locating the Windows taskbar 39 registration...printers 55 speakers 17, 18 D Display 8, 16 display DVI monitor port 13 monitor port 13 disposal of lithium battery 71 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 34 DVD playback problems 46 region code warning 47 tray eject 46 DVD-RW recording problems 48 E Energy Star 66 Ergonomic ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...Windows operating system. The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and...Recorder equipment and software applications. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. Click the link ...
...Windows operating system. The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and...Recorder equipment and software applications. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. Click the link ...
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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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... driver may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are erased, you are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with the computer... when you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you purchased it. When you successfully...
... driver may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are erased, you are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with the computer... when you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you purchased it. When you successfully...
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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 repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are...
.... You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are...
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... Update Wizard appears. 5. A shortcut menu appears. 2. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. 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. Click...
... Update Wizard appears. 5. A shortcut menu appears. 2. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. 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. Click...
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...driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer...Computer. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver...Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Click OK to return to the Windows® desktop... driver you want to start the application or driver...
...driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer...Computer. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver...Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. A shortcut menu appears. 4. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Click OK to return to the Windows® desktop... driver you want to start the application or driver...
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The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific ... appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 74 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific ... appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 74 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...