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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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... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Unpacking your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your...
... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Unpacking your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your...
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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. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to recover your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System...
Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to recover your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System...
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...both drives. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you... lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original ...
...both drives. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you... lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original ...
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...† or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up 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, prepare your computer for the process, as follows: ❑ Close all open software. ❑ Disconnect all network connections...each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R ...
...† or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up 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, prepare your computer for the process, as follows: ❑ Close all open software. ❑ Disconnect all network connections...each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R ...
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...recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 47 The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery... Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can start normally. You can ...
...recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 47 The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery... Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can start normally. You can ...
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... drive. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 48 The CD creation process begins. Click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next.
... drive. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 48 The CD creation process begins. Click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next.
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... Kit in a safe location. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are...
... Kit in a safe location. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are...
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... turn off your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to restart your notebook computer. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows...
... turn off your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to restart your notebook computer. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows...
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... F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions.
... F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions.
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... click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. 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. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive...
... click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. 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. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive...
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... to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive...
... to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive...
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VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - Begin Application Recovery 5 Click to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and 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 select the check box for Advanced Users...
VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - Begin Application Recovery 5 Click to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and 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 select the check box for Advanced Users...
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... in each wizard, and respond to recover additional software, click Back. 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. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. Your...
... in each wizard, and respond to recover additional software, click Back. 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. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. Your...
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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to zero. 56
VAIO User Guide
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... the Windows taskbar, then click Help And Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar...
... the Windows taskbar, then click Help And Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar...
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... software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Continue to Check ...computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Connect to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery...
... software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Continue to Check ...computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Connect to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery...
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... not others, check the shiny side of the disc for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 195 To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may...
... not others, check the shiny side of the disc for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Page 195 To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may...
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... may not be working properly. To improve video resolution, verify that can play the disc on this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Change the... the disc. 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 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on the disc packaging. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Click Performance and ...
... may not be working properly. To improve video resolution, verify that can play the disc on this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Change the... the disc. 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 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on the disc packaging. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Click Performance and ...