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...Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers. ❑ ...software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 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 ...
...Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - To view this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other ❑ Packet containing special product offers. ❑ ...software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 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 ...
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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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...recover All partitions, custom installations, and changes are erased, you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are restored on Drive C is... 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 wish to complete the Windows registration process. The original, preinstalled ...
...recover All partitions, custom installations, and changes are erased, you purchased it. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are restored on Drive C is... 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 wish to complete the Windows registration process. The original, preinstalled ...
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...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 If your computer is already on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are erased. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert...
...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 33 If your computer is already on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are erased. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert...
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...VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device 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 Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop... driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony ...
...VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device 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 Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop... driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony ...
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...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 insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are displayed. 11 Click to... open the drivers folder and click the folder for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive...
...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 insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. You are displayed. 11 Click to... open the drivers folder and click the folder for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive...
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...the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A ... may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 39 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...
...the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A ... may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. 39 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...
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... my DVD playing properly? Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of your computer, see "Reinstalling software" for dirt or damage. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that can play the disc on... using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application...
... my DVD playing properly? Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of your computer, see "Reinstalling software" for dirt or damage. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that can play the disc on... using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application...
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...are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ...❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If...
...are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. About The Speakers About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ...❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If...
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...click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. 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... select your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. About The Modem ❑ If it appears that your modem. 4 Click Properties.
...click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. 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... select your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. About The Modem ❑ If it appears that your modem. 4 Click Properties.
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...mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. ❑ There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. About The Mouse And Keyboard About The Mouse And ...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 computer. ❑ If you are using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 53
...mouse tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. ❑ There may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure optimum mouse tracking. About The Mouse And Keyboard About The Mouse And ...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 computer. ❑ If you are using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 53
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... included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information... installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 56...
... included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information... installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 56...
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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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... text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2.... sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating system. 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...
... text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2.... sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating system. 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...
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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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... the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased, you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your computer. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to complete the Windows registration process. When you successfully complete your ...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 correct the problem. If you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your ...
... the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased, you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your computer. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to complete the Windows registration process. When you successfully complete your ...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 correct the problem. If you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your ...
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... you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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. Page 66
... you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). 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. Page 66
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...menu appears. 2. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. ...5. Page 68 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc ...
...menu appears. 2. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. ...5. Page 68 Follow the on-screen instructions to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a driver problem is identified by a yellow exc ...
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...right-click My Computer. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the Application Recovery CD. 14. You are displayed. 11. The VAIO welcome window appears.... Application Recovery CD #1, to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click Next. 13. Click to insert the next CD(s), depending on your...
...right-click My Computer. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the Application Recovery CD. 14. You are displayed. 11. The VAIO welcome window appears.... Application Recovery CD #1, to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click Next. 13. Click to insert the next CD(s), depending on your...
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... 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. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3. The...
... 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. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3. The...