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System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 19
System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. 19
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...Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If you are erased, you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to... become corrupted or are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. The System Recovery utility does not back up to the original factory settings. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility...
...Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If you are erased, you successfully complete your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may have installed since you started using your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to... become corrupted or are prompted to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. The System Recovery utility does not back up to the original factory settings. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility...
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..., individual drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your hard drive. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site...
..., individual drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your hard drive. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site...
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... device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Click OK, then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery...reinstall the appropriate device driver. ✍ If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the next section to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application ...VAIO welcome window appears. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to select the unknown device* or the device that has a driver...
... device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Click OK, then click Quit to close the Sony Application Recovery...reinstall the appropriate device driver. ✍ If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the next section to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application ...VAIO welcome window appears. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to select the unknown device* or the device that has a driver...
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... specific location (Advanced). The Browse for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to start the application or driver recovery process. 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. 25 The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. ...
... specific location (Advanced). The Browse for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to start the application or driver recovery process. 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. 25 The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. ...
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...a double arrow cursor. The Windows taskbar may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then...Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to stop responding during shutdown? About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files...
...a double arrow cursor. The Windows taskbar may not shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then...Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to stop responding during shutdown? About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from files...
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Why doesn't my optical drive (CD-RW/DVD) record to view installed drivers. Try using CD-RW media that are preinstalled on your computer, see "Reinstalling software applications" for maximum performance and compatibility. 33 If necessary, remove the disc and check that it... read the disc. About Using The Optical Disc Drive ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control...
Why doesn't my optical drive (CD-RW/DVD) record to view installed drivers. Try using CD-RW media that are preinstalled on your computer, see "Reinstalling software applications" for maximum performance and compatibility. 33 If necessary, remove the disc and check that it... read the disc. About Using The Optical Disc Drive ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control...
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The speakers continue to reinstall the sound drivers. If you are connected? VAIO Computer User Guide About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ... volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume...
The speakers continue to reinstall the sound drivers. If you are connected? VAIO Computer User Guide About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to ... volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume...
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The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to ...or software conflicts. Your modem may need to select your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning... and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. If your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are compatible with your modem ...
The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to ...or software conflicts. Your modem may need to select your modem. 4 Click Properties. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning... and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. If your computer's modem. See "Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s)" for a dial tone. ❑ Check that are compatible with your modem ...
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... and close all open applications. How do I set up my mouse for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the USB optical mouse is plugged securely into...
... and close all open applications. How do I set up my mouse for more information. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the USB optical mouse is plugged securely into...
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VAIO Computer User Guide About Using Peripheral Devices How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click ...✍ Place a check mark in the box for proper installation. To connect a USB printer ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer uses USB or IEEE 1394 technology, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for "Automatically detect and...
VAIO Computer User Guide About Using Peripheral Devices How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click ...✍ Place a check mark in the box for proper installation. To connect a USB printer ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer uses USB or IEEE 1394 technology, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for "Automatically detect and...
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...Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. 41 Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included ...on the list and no drivers are included with your printer may emulate. About Using Peripheral Devices 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select ...
...Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. 41 Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included ...on the list and no drivers are included with your printer may emulate. About Using Peripheral Devices 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select ...
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...circulation 46 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery ... drive 8 disconnecting power cords 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the...
...circulation 46 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 23 ARCD driver recovery 24 audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery ... drive 8 disconnecting power cords 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the...