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... to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need 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 , save... and close all of the software that you are erased. If your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that shipped with...
... to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need 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 , save... and close all of the software that you are erased. If your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that shipped with...
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...24 hours a day EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day EverQuest (Verant Interactive Inc.) Web site email phone hours http://www.everquest.com eqmail@verant....), or visit the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Acrobat Reader™, Adobe eBook Reader, Adobe Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.adobe.com 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - ...
...24 hours a day EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day EverQuest (Verant Interactive Inc.) Web site email phone hours http://www.everquest.com eqmail@verant....), or visit the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Acrobat Reader™, Adobe eBook Reader, Adobe Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.adobe.com 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - ...
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....real.com/help/call.html (online email form) M - F, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST Sat. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.symantec.com/techsupp 800-927-3991; 900-646-0007* M - support from 800-644-3193 is fee-based per incident; F, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST...
....real.com/help/call.html (online email form) M - F, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST Sat. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.symantec.com/techsupp 800-927-3991; 900-646-0007* M - support from 800-644-3193 is fee-based per incident; F, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST...
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..., Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/screenblast 900-737-6642 M - F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after...
..., Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/screenblast 900-737-6642 M - F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Windows® XP Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on selected models) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET 70 WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.) (on selected models) (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Windows® XP Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on selected models) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET 70 WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.) (on selected models) (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
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... with answers to view. To access online documentation: 1. This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer quickly and easily. When you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions...
... with answers to view. To access online documentation: 1. This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer quickly and easily. When you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions...
Quick Start Guide
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... Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 To view the specific hardware configuration for you to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send ...Features Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition operating system Your system includes this section. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be...
... Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 To view the specific hardware configuration for you to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send ...Features Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition operating system Your system includes this section. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be...
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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) Keyboard Mouse...
... 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) Keyboard Mouse...
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...support and armrests. Proper lighting adds to move it. Hold the mouse with relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of you. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a relaxed, comfortable position. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Sit with a relaxed hand, and...
...support and armrests. Proper lighting adds to move it. Hold the mouse with relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of you. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a relaxed, comfortable position. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Sit with a relaxed hand, and...
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... Dial-up Connection The first time you turn on , follow these benefits by registering your dial-up your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - The Location Information window appears. To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with your investment. Protect your...
... Dial-up Connection The first time you turn on , follow these benefits by registering your dial-up your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - The Location Information window appears. To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with your investment. Protect your...
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...Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. You can also save your audio CDs. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for rich digital printing to any ordinary ...
...Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. You can also save your audio CDs. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for rich digital printing to any ordinary ...
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... your gateway to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. RealPlayer is your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances, bank accounts...is a high-quality streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is a popular digital music system that you the ability to a superb Internet multimedia experience. RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro,...
... your gateway to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. RealPlayer is your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances, bank accounts...is a high-quality streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is a popular digital music system that you the ability to a superb Internet multimedia experience. RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro,...
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...See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that came with your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS ...power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems ...
...See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details. ❑ Check that came with your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS ...power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems ...
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... your computer to close...computer by as much as 60 seconds. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Turn Off Computer... Press the Alt+F4 keys. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by pressing and holding the ...the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to select the application ...1 Save any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If your computer's start up after installing America...
... your computer to close...computer by as much as 60 seconds. You can decrease your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Turn Off Computer... Press the Alt+F4 keys. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by pressing and holding the ...the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to select the application ...1 Save any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. If your computer's start up after installing America...
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...AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change ...can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your specific situation. For troubleshooting information, you need to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down...
...AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change ...can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Open your specific situation. For troubleshooting information, you need to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down...
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... your modem. 4 Click Properties. Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need...
... your modem. 4 Click Properties. Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to reinstall the modem drivers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need...
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Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically..., choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your operating...
Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically..., choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your operating...
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... Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 45 Check this software support listing to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer's preinstalled software applications. For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to locate information...
... Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 45 Check this software support listing to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer's preinstalled software applications. For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to locate information...
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..., Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin 949-387-7800 support@trendmicro.com M - Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating system, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on...
..., Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin 949-387-7800 support@trendmicro.com M - Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating system, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on...
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For Answers to Your Software Questions WordPerfect® (on selected models) (Corel Corp.) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 47 F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
For Answers to Your Software Questions WordPerfect® (on selected models) (Corel Corp.) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 47 F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.