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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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...to 650 MB of data on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 4.7 GB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Save movies, videos and still images to develop your personal audio and video creations. Your new, high-performance, multimedia... of data on a single DVD-R/DVD-RW media (You can capture, view, and share both DVDs and CDs. 5 Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of -the-art computer functionality with family and friends. Welcome Congratulations on your favorite DVDs and CDs. These software applications make it easy to use...
...to 650 MB of data on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 4.7 GB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Save movies, videos and still images to develop your personal audio and video creations. Your new, high-performance, multimedia... of data on a single DVD-R/DVD-RW media (You can capture, view, and share both DVDs and CDs. 5 Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of -the-art computer functionality with family and friends. Welcome Congratulations on your favorite DVDs and CDs. These software applications make it easy to use...
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... i.LINK device for launching your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. VAIO Smart™ keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on a single rewritable CD. 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-quality CDROM drive. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Sony audio and video ...
... i.LINK device for launching your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. VAIO Smart™ keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on a single rewritable CD. 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-quality CDROM drive. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Sony audio and video ...
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.... ❑ Safety Information - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 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...
.... ❑ Safety Information - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 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...
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... you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Software Library... The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start...
... you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Software Library... The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start...
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...and armrests. Proper lighting adds to the floor. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Planning your computer to support the computer and other input devices - The keyboard should be ... work surface large enough to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of your workspace ❑ Stable work effectiveness. 10 Excessive use your computer. Sit in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Use...
...and armrests. Proper lighting adds to the floor. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Planning your computer to support the computer and other input devices - The keyboard should be ... work surface large enough to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of your workspace ❑ Stable work effectiveness. 10 Excessive use your computer. Sit in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Use...
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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. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and install 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. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and install peripheral devices.
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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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... cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14 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 the rear panel. Using other end of the cable into the Line jack on...
... cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14 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 the rear panel. Using other end of the cable into the Line jack on...
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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. Please respond to restart your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. To turn on your computer 16
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. Please respond to restart 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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Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. 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.
Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. 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.
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... in Normal mode, ready to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your computer. 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 turned off or in Hibernate mode. down . Resuming...
... in Normal mode, ready to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your computer. 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 turned off or in Hibernate mode. down . Resuming...
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... three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with digital and traditional photos immediately. Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can create...Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with Adobe Photoshop Elements. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on all of the software ...
... three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with digital and traditional photos immediately. Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can create...Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with Adobe Photoshop Elements. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on all of the software ...
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... can also be used to edit, import, and organize your own video clips and still images. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to make ...clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for high-quality DVD playback. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with...
... can also be used to edit, import, and organize your own video clips and still images. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to make ...clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for high-quality DVD playback. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with...
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...play and manage digital music files. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 You can easily view the contents of your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation... capabilities, allowing you can locate and download your favorite music from your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC...
...play and manage digital music files. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 You can easily view the contents of your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation... capabilities, allowing you can locate and download your favorite music from your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC...
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...newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow software not only plays a ...selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality...
...newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow software not only plays a ...selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality...
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...and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 30 Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up time by as much as 60 seconds. Pressing and holding the power switch for more ...try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer's start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications...
...and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. 30 Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up time by as much as 60 seconds. Pressing and holding the power switch for more ...try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer's start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications...
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... Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup...and select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 31 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Topic... responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
... Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup...and select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 31 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Topic... responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
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... CD or DVD software according to the unit. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the disc for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play the disc. Adhesive labels may be detected before trying to ...play a DVD. 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 a DVD or ...
... CD or DVD software according to the unit. A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of the disc for more information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Topic: I cannot play the disc. Adhesive labels may be detected before trying to ...play a DVD. 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 a DVD or ...
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...screen resolution." 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? Topic: How do I change the video ... cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings.
...screen resolution." 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? Topic: How do I change the video ... cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings.