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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s 59 Using the System Recovery CD(s 59 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61 Using the VAIO Support Agent 63 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 67 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 70 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 82 For Answers to Your Software Questions 87 Resources 90 Specifications 93 12
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s 59 Using the System Recovery CD(s 59 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61 Using the VAIO Support Agent 63 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 67 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 70 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 82 For Answers to Your Software Questions 87 Resources 90 Specifications 93 12
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...unless you are adjusted correctly. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this manual. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover drivers... that the brightness and contrast controls are using your display for details. ❑ Check that a diskette is not in this manual. 71 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony...
...unless you are adjusted correctly. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this manual. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover drivers... that the brightness and contrast controls are using your display for details. ❑ Check that a diskette is not in this manual. 71 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that are unable to "unlock" the application, repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears. ❑ If the above steps fail to "unlock" your computer... shut down until you locate the message "Not responding" next to an application. 3 Select this manual. For troubleshooting information, you find the appropriate information, close the application. Windows attempts to files that has stopped responding. 2 ...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that are unable to "unlock" the application, repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears. ❑ If the above steps fail to "unlock" your computer... shut down until you locate the message "Not responding" next to an application. 3 Select this manual. For troubleshooting information, you find the appropriate information, close the application. Windows attempts to files that has stopped responding. 2 ...
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...off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click the My Computer icon on your CD media. Troubleshooting Topic: How do I change the parallel port type using adhesive labels to access it to be detected before trying to identify... ✍ You can change the parallel port type to the unit. From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select ...
...off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click the My Computer icon on your CD media. Troubleshooting Topic: How do I change the parallel port type using adhesive labels to access it to be detected before trying to identify... ✍ You can change the parallel port type to the unit. From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select ...
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... select 1x, 2x, or 4x. 5 Click Close. Troubleshooting Topic: I want to play your CD. If you are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media for PCV-RX370DS or non-8x CD-RW media for PCV-RX380DS, change the write speed from 4x for PCV-RX370DS or 8x for PCV-RX370DS. Topic: How do not hear any music... Windows Media Player does not have difficulty with the label side facing up. Sony recommends using other media and are using 8x CD-RW or 12x CD-R for PCV-RX380DS, or 4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media for PCV-RX380DS to a lower setting. 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point ...
... select 1x, 2x, or 4x. 5 Click Close. Troubleshooting Topic: I want to play your CD. If you are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media for PCV-RX370DS or non-8x CD-RW media for PCV-RX380DS, change the write speed from 4x for PCV-RX370DS or 8x for PCV-RX370DS. Topic: How do not hear any music... Windows Media Player does not have difficulty with the label side facing up. Sony recommends using other media and are using 8x CD-RW or 12x CD-R for PCV-RX380DS, or 4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media for PCV-RX380DS to a lower setting. 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point ...
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...correct. ❑ Verify that the phone line is working. Troubleshooting ❑ If you are compatible. ❑ If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can check the line by Sony are having a problem connecting with the Sony computer modem. Topic: My modem does not work ❑ Check...that the software you do I change my modem to recognize the modem. You can perform a simple test to find out. 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Modems. 4 Click the Diagnostics tab. 5 Select COM3. 6 Click More Info. If your modem is not...
...correct. ❑ Verify that the phone line is working. Troubleshooting ❑ If you are compatible. ❑ If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can check the line by Sony are having a problem connecting with the Sony computer modem. Topic: My modem does not work ❑ Check...that the software you do I change my modem to recognize the modem. You can perform a simple test to find out. 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Modems. 4 Click the Diagnostics tab. 5 Select COM3. 6 Click More Info. If your modem is not...
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... your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. For memory upgrades, use 1 Click the My Computer icon ... then OK. Troubleshooting 3 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the KEYBOARD port. The computer has four memory... slots. Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left , right, top, and bottom edges of applications that the taskbar is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer...
... your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. For memory upgrades, use 1 Click the My Computer icon ... then OK. Troubleshooting 3 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the KEYBOARD port. The computer has four memory... slots. Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left , right, top, and bottom edges of applications that the taskbar is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer...
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... included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 81 Contact the manufacturer of your printer for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next... the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for updates or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Troubleshooting Topic: How do not follow the steps below.
... included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 81 Contact the manufacturer of your printer for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next... the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for updates or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Troubleshooting Topic: How do not follow the steps below.
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...damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Do not disassemble it or dispose of fire or explosion. To avoid personal injury or damage to your computer. On Disposal of the Lithium Battery Dispose of more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than a CR2032 may be hot. ... near your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of lithium batteries in a location subject to open the power supply. Troubleshooting ❑ Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to qualified personnel only. There are not ...
...damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Do not disassemble it or dispose of fire or explosion. To avoid personal injury or damage to your computer. On Disposal of the Lithium Battery Dispose of more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than a CR2032 may be hot. ... near your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of lithium batteries in a location subject to open the power supply. Troubleshooting ❑ Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to qualified personnel only. There are not ...
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...Sony Service Center. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to remove. If such a station is not a malfunction. If any of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to do so may result in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer... Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Failure to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. Troubleshooting On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from ...
...Sony Service Center. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to remove. If such a station is not a malfunction. If any of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to do so may result in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer... Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Failure to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. Troubleshooting On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from ...
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...-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Troubleshooting For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
...-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Troubleshooting For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
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Troubleshooting Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/ 608-256-5555 608-256-7300 [email protected] M - F, 8 ...-1244 M - F, 9 AM - 5PM PST Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the...
Troubleshooting Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/ 608-256-5555 608-256-7300 [email protected] M - F, 8 ...-1244 M - F, 9 AM - 5PM PST Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the...
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... to information on how to any of the previously protected states. VAIO Support Agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 90 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your Sony computer. A printed manual is available electronically on your problem and the Knowledge...
... to information on how to any of the previously protected states. VAIO Support Agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 90 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your Sony computer. A printed manual is available electronically on your problem and the Knowledge...
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... is available from Sony's website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Provides detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand ... of available topics and then select the topics that you with answers to receive. Troubleshooting Sony Fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 91 You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware.
... is available from Sony's website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Provides detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand ... of available topics and then select the topics that you with answers to receive. Troubleshooting Sony Fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 91 You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware.
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... B battery disposing 83 C cables 84 CD tray opening problems with 73 CD-RW drive 17 CD-RW drives troubleshooting 73 cleaning computer 83 mouse 78 computer adjusting voltage settings 82 cleaning 83 condensation and 85 disposing of battery 83 lithium battery 7 removing cover 82 shutting ...down 82 starting problems with 71 upgrading 85 connectors power cords 82 precautions 84 customer assistance support options 90 D digital video...
... B battery disposing 83 C cables 84 CD tray opening problems with 73 CD-RW drive 17 CD-RW drives troubleshooting 73 cleaning computer 83 mouse 78 computer adjusting voltage settings 82 cleaning 83 condensation and 85 disposing of battery 83 lithium battery 7 removing cover 82 shutting ...down 82 starting problems with 71 upgrading 85 connectors power cords 82 precautions 84 customer assistance support options 90 D digital video...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVD-ROM drive, troubleshooting 74 DVgate software 25 using 52 E eject button, for floppy disk 17 electronic documentation 90 equipment 83 F floppy disk drive 16 G games/MIDI port 19 glare 14 H handling diskettes 86 hard disk 85, 86 defragmenting 55 partition 55 hardware adding additional precaution 83 troubleshooting... connecting 58 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 83 interference 84 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 79 L launching applications problems with 75 line IN port 19 lithium battery disposal 7 safety precautions 7...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVD-ROM drive, troubleshooting 74 DVgate software 25 using 52 E eject button, for floppy disk 17 electronic documentation 90 equipment 83 F floppy disk drive 16 G games/MIDI port 19 glare 14 H handling diskettes 86 hard disk 85, 86 defragmenting 55 partition 55 hardware adding additional precaution 83 troubleshooting... connecting 58 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 83 interference 84 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 79 L launching applications problems with 75 line IN port 19 lithium battery disposal 7 safety precautions 7...
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... (bad connection) 19 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 shutting down your computer 82 Smart Capture 26 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 91 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 71 Sony Online Support options 90 speakers precaution 83 Specifications 93 starting your computer problems with 71 surge protectors 82 system troubleshooting 71 System Recovery CD 59 T taskbar...
... (bad connection) 19 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 shutting down your computer 82 Smart Capture 26 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 91 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 71 Sony Online Support options 90 speakers precaution 83 Specifications 93 starting your computer problems with 71 surge protectors 82 system troubleshooting 71 System Recovery CD 59 T taskbar...