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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 VAIO Recovery Options 43 About Recovery Options 44 About the Recovery Media Kit 46 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 50 Support Options 57 Immediate Help and Support 57 Help and Support Resources 58 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 VAIO Recovery Options 43 About Recovery Options 44 About the Recovery Media Kit 46 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 50 Support Options 57 Immediate Help and Support 57 Help and Support Resources 58 12
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... System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user...
... System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user...
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
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...® System Restore Return your computer's operating system to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you to its original factory-installed settings. All previous data and settings on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if...
...® System Restore Return your computer's operating system to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you to its original factory-installed settings. All previous data and settings on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if...
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... all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard...
... all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard...
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...is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you have a permanent... marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can create your kit using your screen saver. * The number of media or by combining media types*, as follows:...
...is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you have a permanent... marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can create your kit using your screen saver. * The number of media or by combining media types*, as follows:...
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You can reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the...
You can reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the...
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... drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. Click Next. The CD creation process begins. You can create your kit using a single ...A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 48 A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create.
... drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. Click Next. The CD creation process begins. You can create your kit using a single ...A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 48 A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create.
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... step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each... CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears...
... step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each... CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears...
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... Next. 7 Choose one of the available menu options. * This feature is available for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn off your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click...
... Next. 7 Choose one of the available menu options. * This feature is available for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn off your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click...
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... the available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Recovery Options 51 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook...
... the available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Recovery Options 51 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook...
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... D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using...
... D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using...
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... disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 53 Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus...
... disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 53 Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus...
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... Advanced Users), and click Next. Click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for each software program you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. You may need to use...
... Advanced Users), and click Next. Click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for each software program you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. You may need to use...
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.... Follow the instructions provided in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 10 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. When the...
.... Follow the instructions provided in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares to install each application, a status indicator appears. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 10 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. When the...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to zero. 56 For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to operate. If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to drive D.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to zero. 56 For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to operate. If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to drive D.
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... the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility ...iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Other Software Library containing the...
... the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility ...iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Other Software Library containing the...
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... your purchase. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts...
... your purchase. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts...
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..., for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 195 Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds...
..., for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 195 Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds...
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... properly, by following : 1. To verify or change your computer's video resolution may be that the region code of the DVD you see video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Click... Panel. 2. Check the volume settings on the disc packaging. Check the connections between your computer speakers. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es ...
... properly, by following : 1. To verify or change your computer's video resolution may be that the region code of the DVD you see video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Click... Panel. 2. Check the volume settings on the disc packaging. Check the connections between your computer speakers. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es ...