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About Your System Recovery CDs

My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer?

See “Reinstalling software applications” in the online User Guide for more information.

My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with my computer?

See “Reinstalling device drivers” in the online User Guide for more information.

How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide?

You can view this online information by following these steps:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide.

3Click to open the “System and Application Recovery CD(s)” link. The subtopics displays in the right-side frame.

4Click the desired subtopic to view specific information.

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Sony Vaio Series quick start About Your System Recovery CDs

Contents

Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Frequently Asked Questions Welcome About Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Vaio AV applicationsDVD-RW drive not available on all models DVD-ROM drive not available on all models Preinstalled software CD-ROM drive not available on all modelsLink Ieee 1394 interface Vaio Smart keyboard Communications Exceptional performance Manuals Computer and accessoriesTo Unpack Your Computer Recovery CDs Software Library To Choose an Ergonomic Location Planning your workspace Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting UP Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Connecting a display To Set Up Your ComputerConnecting a display monitor Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakers Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the modem cable Connecting the modem cable Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cords Turning on your computer To Turn on Your ComputerTurning on your computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information window Phone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your system’s power management Stand by mode indicators Color Mode Turning off your computer About the power switchTo Shut Down Your Computer About the Software on Your Computer Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Adobe Premiere LE On selected models AT&T WorldNet Service America OnlineClié Converter On selected models DigitalPrint Microsoft Office XP Professional On selected models EarthLinkSM Total AccessDVgate PicoPlayer MovieShakerPC-Cillin PowerDVD Quicken 2002 New User EditionQuickTime RealPlayer Simple DVD Maker On selected models Smart CaptureSonicStage On selected models SonicStage Premium On selected models Vaio Action Setup Sony ScreenBlast AcidSony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony on Yahoo DVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic Solutions EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, IncFor Answers To Your Software Questions Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit IncRealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc RecordNow DX Veritas Software Corp WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp Sony Service CenterSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Frequently Asked Questions About Vaio Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start Cannot find the Windows taskbar Why is my system running slowly? About Changing Your System’s Default Settings How do I change the video resolution of my display? About Your System Recovery CDs Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? About Using The Optical Disc DrivesWhy doesn’t my optical drive tray open? Why isn’t my DVD playing properly? Why doesnt my optical drive CD-RW record to CD-RW media? Why is there no sound in any application? About The Speakers How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Why is my modem connection slow?About The Modem Why doesn’t my modem work properly? About The Microphone Why doesn’t my microphone work properly?Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? Why doesn’t my mouse work properly? How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?Why doesn’t my keyboard work properly? About The Mouse And Keyboard About Using a Peripheral Device How do I install a printer? Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System Moisture condensation Hard disk drive About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display Cleaning CD or DVD media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaHandling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media About Support Resources About Support Resources Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Index DVD-RW Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Vaio Sony Electronics Inc