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Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Unpacking Your Computer 8 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer 10 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer 11 To Set Up Your Computer 11 To Turn On Your Computer 16 To Register Your Computer 17 To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection 17 To Use the Stand by Mode 19 To Use the System Hibernate Mode 21 To Shut Down Your Computer 22 About the Software on Your Computer 23 Troubleshooting 29 Topics 29 Notes on Use 41 For Answers to Your Software Questions 46 Resources 48 Index 49 3
Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Unpacking Your Computer 8 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer 10 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer 11 To Set Up Your Computer 11 To Turn On Your Computer 16 To Register Your Computer 17 To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection 17 To Use the Stand by Mode 19 To Use the System Hibernate Mode 21 To Shut Down Your Computer 22 About the Software on Your Computer 23 Troubleshooting 29 Topics 29 Notes on Use 41 For Answers to Your Software Questions 46 Resources 48 Index 49 3
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...ROM drive (Not available on all models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of data on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia...then catalog everything for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to 4.7 GB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Welcome Congratulations on your personal audio and video creations. Save movies, videos and still images to 650 MB of...
...ROM drive (Not available on all models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of data on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia...then catalog everything for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to 4.7 GB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Welcome Congratulations on your personal audio and video creations. Save movies, videos and still images to 650 MB of...
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...compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-...LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on all models) This drive is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your movies to 650 MB of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the...
...compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-...LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on all models) This drive is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your movies to 650 MB of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the...
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To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power...
To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power...
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... Windows® operating system. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide... - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user ...
... Windows® operating system. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide... - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user ...
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... the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit with good back support and armrests.... Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - While typing, never ...of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your computer to avoid bright spots on the display. Use the palmrest only briefly... 18 to the floor. Adjust the level of the chair so your new computer. Position the mouse at or a little below eye level. Adjust the level...
... the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit with good back support and armrests.... Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - While typing, never ...of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your computer to avoid bright spots on the display. Use the palmrest only briefly... 18 to the floor. Adjust the level of the chair so your new computer. Position the mouse at or a little below eye level. Adjust the level...
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Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and peripheral devices. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and install peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 11 To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and peripheral devices. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and install peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 11 To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. 3 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Connecting the speakers LINK MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. 3 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Connecting the speakers LINK MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 12
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... or fire in the port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. Connecting the phone and modem cables 4 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to a network, see your phone...'s cable from the wall jack, and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14
... or fire in the port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. Connecting the phone and modem cables 4 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to a network, see your phone...'s cable from the wall jack, and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14
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Please respond to restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn On Your Computer Turning on your computer 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. ✍ When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. To turn on your computer 16
Please respond to restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn On Your Computer Turning on your computer 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. ✍ When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. To turn on your computer 16
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The Phone and Modem Options window appears. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your Internet connection. 18 Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your dialing location and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your information as requested. Click OK.
The Phone and Modem Options window appears. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your Internet connection. 18 Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your dialing location and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your information as requested. Click OK.
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... to your computer. The computer will go into Stand by mode: ❑ Press the space bar on your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your settings. down list. ✍ To save the settings under a name that is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 ...Select the Power Schemes tab. Computer is not offered in Hibernate mode. 20
... to your computer. The computer will go into Stand by mode: ❑ Press the space bar on your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your settings. down list. ✍ To save the settings under a name that is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 ...Select the Power Schemes tab. Computer is not offered in Hibernate mode. 20
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... indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Shut Down Your Computer When you may need to shut down on the first attempt. 22 To...
... indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Shut Down Your Computer When you may need to shut down on the first attempt. 22 To...
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... others who share your own personal video clips that is a popular Internet online service. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration... or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on . Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Print can create your interests. Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for your personal ...
... others who share your own personal video clips that is a popular Internet online service. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration... or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on . Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Print can create your interests. Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for your personal ...
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...quality DVD playback. It's secure, easy to continually integrate additional services into new movie segments. Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also save your images in... Internet experience. An Internet Service Provider that enable you want it. Outlook Express and other features of working. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with any ordinary DVD player, to...
...quality DVD playback. It's secure, easy to continually integrate additional services into new movie segments. Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also save your images in... Internet experience. An Internet Service Provider that enable you want it. Outlook Express and other features of working. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with any ordinary DVD player, to...
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... application adds a host of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Sony Style Connect™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Quicken® 2002...
... application adds a host of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Sony Style Connect™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Quicken® 2002...
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... Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to your computer's Shortcut keys. Personalize your own web portal with ease. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for your documents and Reveal Codes...
... Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to your computer's Shortcut keys. Personalize your own web portal with ease. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for your documents and Reveal Codes...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2... from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may...responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2... from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click the Restart button. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may...responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select ...
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... incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select ...; You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options ...verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut ...
... incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select ...; You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options ...verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut ...
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...If a region code warning appears when you cannot play a DVD. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on this system. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play the disc on its packaging, you are labeled on your optical disc... labels may be that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in your optical drive. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are using adhesive labels to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your...
...If a region code warning appears when you cannot play a DVD. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on this system. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play the disc on its packaging, you are labeled on your optical disc... labels may be that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in your optical drive. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are using adhesive labels to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your...