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...of your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the ... describes the hardware and software configuration of this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restores the software applications that is used to help you become familiar with your DVD±RW drive...
...of your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the ... describes the hardware and software configuration of this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restores the software applications that is used to help you become familiar with your DVD±RW drive...
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You may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your hard drive. 49 If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
You may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your hard drive. 49 If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
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...50 The factory default settings and software applications are restored. If you started using your computer. 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 and all software that... were not originally installed on your computer. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications....
...50 The factory default settings and software applications are restored. If you started using your computer. 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 and all software that... were not originally installed on your computer. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications....
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... starts from the optical drive. Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer. The first CD must be in your computer's optical drive 1. 3 Press the disc eject button to load necessary files. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes ...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 the drive when you turn on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System...
... starts from the optical drive. Inserting the System Recovery CD (PCV-RZ series model shown) ✍ If your computer. The first CD must be in your computer's optical drive 1. 3 Press the disc eject button to load necessary files. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes ...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 the drive when you turn on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System...
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... to 60 minutes to recover your system. 52 After recovering your computer. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to run the System Recovery program. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete. 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 Use window...
... to 60 minutes to recover your system. 52 After recovering your computer. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to run the System Recovery program. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete. 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 Use window...
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... software, drivers, and to reinstall your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are erased. Reinstalling software 1 Turn 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...
... software, drivers, and to reinstall your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are erased. Reinstalling software 1 Turn 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...
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...on to access the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The VAIO welcome window appears. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The .... The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu.
...on to access the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The VAIO welcome window appears. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The .... The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu.
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... device you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8 Click to cancel the option, Search removable...
... device you wish to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8 Click to cancel the option, Search removable...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... Guide-Contains features and specifications of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...applications. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with the Internet, to contact ...
... Guide-Contains features and specifications of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...applications. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with the Internet, to contact ...
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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
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... application or device driver may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Reinstall any applications that you may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to complete the Windows registration process. ...When you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all the...
... application or device driver may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. Reinstall any applications that you may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to complete the Windows registration process. ...When you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with your hard drive. The System Recovery process removes all the...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data. Change partition size and recover All partitions, custom installations, ... sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are restored on Drive C is deleted. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. System...
The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data. Change partition size and recover All partitions, custom installations, ... sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are restored on Drive C is deleted. Factory Default Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. System...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...60 minutes to complete full restoration of your computer. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Press the disc eject button to close...downloading process. 1. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more System Recovery CDs. Turn off your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next....
...60 minutes to complete full restoration of your computer. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Press the disc eject button to close...downloading process. 1. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more System Recovery CDs. Turn off your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next....
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.... You can reinstall a specific application or driver to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 60 To reinstall all of your computer or peripheral hardware. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased.
.... You can reinstall a specific application or driver to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 60 To reinstall all of your computer or peripheral hardware. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased.
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.... 7. Follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your computer's optical drive. Turn on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert...
.... 7. Follow the on , save and close all open applications. 2. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your computer's optical drive. Turn on your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a .... 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 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps ...
Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the unknown device1 or the device that has a .... 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 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps ...
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...Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The VAIO welcome window appears. Click to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 13. Click Start in the search and click Browse. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to the Windows® desktop.... 2. Logon to go to start the application or driver recovery process. Click Properties. Click Next. 8. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Turn Off Computer...the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery ...
...Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The VAIO welcome window appears. Click to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 13. Click Start in the search and click Browse. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to the Windows® desktop.... 2. Logon to go to start the application or driver recovery process. Click Properties. Click Next. 8. Select the device folder, and click Next. The Turn Off Computer...the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery ...
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...upright, and drop the mouse ball into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) for left-hand use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. To clean the mouse, follow these ... built-in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Dirt or damage may need to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into your computer. 1 T he V A I set up my mouse for more information. You may cause the mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard ...
...upright, and drop the mouse ball into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. If you are using Application Recovery CD(s) for left-hand use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. To clean the mouse, follow these ... built-in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Dirt or damage may need to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into your computer. 1 T he V A I set up my mouse for more information. You may cause the mouse to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard ...
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...is compliant with fax modems. For optimum performance, verify that are preinstalled by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem. 4. Page 73 About...that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. How do I change my modem to verify... click Control Panel. 2. Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) for a dial tone. Check...
...is compliant with fax modems. For optimum performance, verify that are preinstalled by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem. 4. Page 73 About...that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. How do I change my modem to verify... click Control Panel. 2. Click Properties. 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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... its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into a... 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 the desired sound level. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, ...
... its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into a... 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 the desired sound level. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, ...