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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 20 To Shut Down Your Computer 21 About the Software on Your Computer 23 Troubleshooting 29 Topics 29 Notes on Use 40 For Answers to Your Software Questions 45 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 20 To Shut Down Your Computer 21 About the Software on Your Computer 23 Troubleshooting 29 Topics 29 Notes on Use 40 For Answers to Your Software Questions 45 Resources 48 Index 49 3
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...favorite DVDs and CDs. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! DVD-ROM drive (Not available on your personal audio and video creations. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both still...family and friends. DVD-RW drive (Not available on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage, MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media Bar™...
...favorite DVDs and CDs. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! DVD-ROM drive (Not available on your personal audio and video creations. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both still...family and friends. DVD-RW drive (Not available on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage, MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media Bar™...
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...i.LINK devices. The i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface, which allows you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 Please refer to designate that came with family and friends. Save your movies...PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for launching your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. CD-...
...i.LINK devices. The i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface, which allows you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 Please refer to designate that came with family and friends. Save your movies...PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for launching your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. CD-...
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... 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 Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker...
... 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 Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker...
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System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Enables you purchased. ❑...
System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Enables you purchased. ❑...
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...proper position. ❑ Lighting - Excessive use your comfort and work effectiveness. 10 Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - You can also purchase accessories for your arms and hands are using the keyboard-not ...angled up or down. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you more comfortable. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your workspace ❑ ...
...proper position. ❑ Lighting - Excessive use your comfort and work effectiveness. 10 Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - You can also purchase accessories for your arms and hands are using the keyboard-not ...angled up or down. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you more comfortable. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your workspace ❑ ...
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To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and install peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features.
To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and install peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features.
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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 HEADPHONES SERIAL 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 HEADPHONES SERIAL 12
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...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 Line jack on the computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause... a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. Connecting the phone and modem cables 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. Using other end of the...
...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 Line jack on the computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause... a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. Connecting the phone and modem cables 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. Using other end of the...
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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. Please respond to restart your computer 16 To turn on 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. Please respond to restart your computer 16 To turn on your computer.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your dialing location and then click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Click OK. Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your dialing location and then click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Click OK. Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
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... mode You can identify which mode the computer is in its memory to bring the system out of the power indicator light. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings ...under a name that is not offered in Hibernate mode. Computer is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- To Use the System Hibernate Mode...
... mode You can identify which mode the computer is in its memory to bring the system out of the power indicator light. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings ...under a name that is not offered in Hibernate mode. Computer is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- To Use the System Hibernate Mode...
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This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with thousands of others who share your interests. 23...editing tools, you can create your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with all major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Manage your own personal video clips...digital images for video, multimedia, or the Web. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is a popular Internet online service.
This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with thousands of others who share your interests. 23...editing tools, you can create your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with all major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Manage your own personal video clips...digital images for video, multimedia, or the Web. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is a popular Internet online service.
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...Digital Print can rewind or fastforward scenes from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. An Internet Service Provider that lets you want to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Typical DVD playback features are...ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to -use , yet advanced ...
...Digital Print can rewind or fastforward scenes from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. An Internet Service Provider that lets you want to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Typical DVD playback features are...ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to -use , yet advanced ...
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...mail, or on the Web. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is the fastest, easiest way to a superb Internet multimedia experience. Quicken is a fun new way to -use... media player that you to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. PC-Cillin provides portable...
...mail, or on the Web. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is the fastest, easiest way to a superb Internet multimedia experience. Quicken is a fun new way to -use... media player that you to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. PC-Cillin provides portable...
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...which plan is best for your area. Create professional-looking documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you, visit http://www.sonystyleconnect.com and find out what is a state-of... as well as newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. This new jukebox application adds a host of ...
...which plan is best for your area. Create professional-looking documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you, visit http://www.sonystyleconnect.com and find out what is a state-of... as well as newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. This new jukebox application adds a host of ...
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... in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more...six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may increase the ...
... in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to start up time by pressing and holding the power switch for more...six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may increase the ...
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...not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topics 3 Right-click on your keyboard... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen ...
...not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topics 3 Right-click on your keyboard... You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen ...
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... come off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that can play is listed on...a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it to be detected before trying to play the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD...
... come off while the CD media is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the disc packaging. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that can play is listed on...a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for it to be detected before trying to play the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD...
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...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? Topic: Why is there no sound in... changing the write speed to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. See the online Help or documentation that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is turned up. ❑ Check...
...Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? Topic: Why is there no sound in... changing the write speed to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. See the online Help or documentation that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is turned up. ❑ Check...