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... back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending...
... back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending...
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..., or defragmenting your hard drive. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then...
..., or defragmenting your hard drive. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then...
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... on operating conditions and proper connection. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer...
... on operating conditions and proper connection. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer...
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... Help button. 3 When you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists as recording to register with CDDB, the "Confirm the setup of SonicStage..." The browser view displays your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet...
... Help button. 3 When you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists as recording to register with CDDB, the "Confirm the setup of SonicStage..." The browser view displays your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet...
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... a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other . Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation...
... a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other . Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation...
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... to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to run the Application Recovery utility. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you...
... to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to run the Application Recovery utility. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you...
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... Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. If your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall individual drivers and repair software...
... Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. If your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to reinstall individual drivers and repair software...
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...? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting...
...? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting...
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... computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
... computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
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... printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 If the printer is my system running . Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the box for your operating system before...
... printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 If the printer is my system running . Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the box for your operating system before...
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... hard disk drive as online help files. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your computer's hardware. To access online documentation: 1. This service provides you want to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for all models...
... hard disk drive as online help files. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your computer's hardware. To access online documentation: 1. This service provides you want to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for all models...
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...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
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... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...
... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...
Quick Start Guide
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... turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that came with your printer for specific emulation information. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device...
... turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that came with your printer for specific emulation information. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device...
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... answers to request a list of your computer's hardware. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your hard disk drive as Help. A printed manual may be available for...
... answers to request a list of your computer's hardware. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your hard disk drive as Help. A printed manual may be available for...
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...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
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... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
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... Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder...
... Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder...
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... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
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... Fast Ethernet • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB Connections1 • Memory Stick® Media Slot • Programmable VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for use Genuine Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder...
... Fast Ethernet • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB Connections1 • Memory Stick® Media Slot • Programmable VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for use Genuine Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder...