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...Recorder equipment and software applications. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The..."View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with Giga Pocket) This online guide contains information on setting up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. ❑...
...Recorder equipment and software applications. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The..."View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with Giga Pocket) This online guide contains information on setting up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. ❑...
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If you experience a problem with your hard drive. 49 You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
If you experience a problem with your hard drive. 49 You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
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...drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony... have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 Reinstalling software 1 Turn on your system ... or are experiencing with your computer or peripheral hardware. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer. If you are erased. You...
...drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony... have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 Reinstalling software 1 Turn on your system ... or are experiencing with your computer or peripheral hardware. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer. If you are erased. You...
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... Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. A device that has a driver problem is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft®...
... Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. A device that has a driver problem is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft®...
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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 restore. 55 Insert Application Recovery ...the Hardware Update Wizard. Click Next. 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Click Next. 8 Click to select the Application Recovery CD.
...; 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 restore. 55 Insert Application Recovery ...the Hardware Update Wizard. Click Next. 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Click Next. 8 Click to select the Application Recovery CD.
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...then click Help and Support. 2. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Page 4 Online Documentation VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide-Contains features and specifications of ...1. The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used...
...then click Help and Support. 2. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Page 4 Online Documentation VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide-Contains features and specifications of ...1. The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used...
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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 56
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 56
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... process. If you experience a problem with the computer when you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your computer. Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer to the original factory settings. Page 57 If the...become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual applications. When you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased, you purchased it. You may correct the problem. The ...
... process. If you experience a problem with the computer when you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your computer. Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer to the original factory settings. Page 57 If the...become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual applications. When you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased, you purchased it. You may correct the problem. The ...
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...to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to repair software applications 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 ...your system's original software, drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery...
...to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to repair software applications 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 ...your system's original software, drivers, and to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery...
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... system is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Right-click...
... system is identified by a yellow exc lamation mark. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A devic e that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Right-click...
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...VAIO welcome window appears. Click Properties. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer...Computer. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to the Windows® desktop...close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Reinstalling device drivers using Application ...
...VAIO welcome window appears. Click Properties. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer...Computer. Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to the Windows® desktop...close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Reinstalling device drivers using Application ...
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...Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on . About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the ... stand by mode by pressing and holding the power button for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has stopped responding. 1. Click...
...Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on . About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the ... stand by mode by pressing and holding the power button for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has stopped responding. 1. Click...
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Click Start in the Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1. If necessary... not dirty or damaged. If you see Reinstalling software for more information. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. If you are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media with your installed DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive, verify that...
Click Start in the Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are preinstalled on your computer, see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1. If necessary... not dirty or damaged. If you see Reinstalling software for more information. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. If you are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media with your installed DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive, verify that...
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... Button Configuration options. 4. You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Click Printers and Other Hardware,... then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-...
... Button Configuration options. 4. You may be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Click Printers and Other Hardware,... then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-...
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...calling and that it appears that they are compatible with your ISP, check that your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. Follow...Control Panel. 2. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is ... 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) for a dial tone. Check ...
...calling and that it appears that they are compatible with your ISP, check that your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. Follow...Control Panel. 2. How do I change my modem to reinstall the modem drivers. You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is ... 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) for a dial tone. Check ...
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.... 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. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. From the Volume tab, adjust... volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. You may need to the desired sound level.
.... 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. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. From the Volume tab, adjust... volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. You may need to the desired sound level.
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... required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer... printer for your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...
... required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer... printer for your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...