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... software configuration of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new...
... software configuration of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new...
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You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you experience a problem with your hard drive. 49 System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
You may not need to recover the entire contents of your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you experience a problem with your hard drive. 49 System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
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.... The System Recovery CD can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your computer. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started...Recovery utility does not back up to an external media. 50 The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer...
.... The System Recovery CD can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your computer. When you successfully complete your system recovery, you started...Recovery utility does not back up to an external media. 50 The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the operating system or applications become corrupted or are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer...
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...system may take a few minutes to close the optical disk drive tray. The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Press the disc eject button ...to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2 Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in ...
...system may take a few minutes to close the optical disk drive tray. The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Press the disc eject button ...to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2 Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in ...
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.... Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7 The Notes on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of your system. Your system may be prompted to complete. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your...
.... Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7 The Notes on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of your system. Your system may be prompted to complete. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your...
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... the on-screen instructions 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 or peripheral hardware. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the...
... the on-screen instructions 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 or peripheral hardware. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the...
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...VAIO welcome window appears. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 54 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to access the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery... 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 Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5 Follow the on ...
...VAIO welcome window appears. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 54 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to access the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery... 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 Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5 Follow the on ...
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...Select the check box for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The CD contents are prompted to restore. 55 Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. The Browse for the device you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending...® 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 or specific location (Advanced). The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 ...
...Select the check box for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The CD contents are prompted to restore. 55 Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. The Browse for the device you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending...® 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 or specific location (Advanced). The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 ...
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... click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket...
... click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket...
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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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...installed since you experience a problem with the computer when you are erased, you purchased. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software ...computer. Page 57 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...
...installed since you experience a problem with the computer when you are erased, you purchased. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software ...computer. Page 57 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...
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... are restored on Drive C is deleted. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are restored. The System... Recovery utility does not back up to an external media. The factory default settings and software applications are removed from the hard...
... are restored on Drive C is deleted. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are restored. The System... Recovery utility does not back up to an external media. The factory default settings and software applications are removed from the hard...
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...Menu - Follow the on Use window appears. Turn off your system. If you may be in your computer's optical drive 1. 3. RZ series m odel shown) If your system. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the... the optical disk drive tray. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Click Next. 8. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. Press the disc eject button...
...Menu - Follow the on Use window appears. Turn off your system. If you may be in your computer's optical drive 1. 3. RZ series m odel shown) If your system. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the... the optical disk drive tray. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Click Next. 8. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. Press the disc eject button...
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... corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To reinstall all of your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 60 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive...
... corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. To reinstall all of your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 60 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive...
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... original, preinstalled software are displayed. 6. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on your computer's optical drive. Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Reinstalling software 1. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the Software folder. Page 61 Logon to go to complete the...
... original, preinstalled software are displayed. 6. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on your computer's optical drive. Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Reinstalling software 1. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the Software folder. Page 61 Logon to go to complete the...
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... 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. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft...
... 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. Right-click to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft...
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...and then right-click My Computer. Click OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Start in... the search and click Browse. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Click OK, then click Quit to the Hardware Update Wizard. Click Next. 8. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. The VAIO...to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click to reinstall. 12. Logon to go to select the Application Recovery CD. Wait 30 seconds...
...and then right-click My Computer. Click OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Start in... the search and click Browse. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Click OK, then click Quit to the Hardware Update Wizard. Click Next. 8. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. The VAIO...to the Windows® desktop. 2. Click to reinstall. 12. Logon to go to select the Application Recovery CD. Wait 30 seconds...
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..., remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of repetitive patterning. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors..., smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using Application Recovery CD(s) for left-hand use an appropriate surface to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or ...
..., remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your hand. Using a piece of repetitive patterning. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors..., smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using Application Recovery CD(s) for left-hand use an appropriate surface to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or ...
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... another telephone line, if available. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) for information on -screen instructions to rotary or Touch-tone... technical problems. Try connecting your computer's modem. If your modem. 4. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your ISP, check that... your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The VAIO...
... another telephone line, if available. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) for information on -screen instructions to rotary or Touch-tone... technical problems. Try connecting your computer's modem. If your modem. 4. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your ISP, check that... your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3. The VAIO...
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...; 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 the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar...
...; 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 the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the volume is not selected in the Windows taskbar...