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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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... This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! DVD-ROM drive (Not available on a single CD-R/CD-RW media... the latest audio/video and information technology features. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of -the-art computer functionality with family and friends. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™...
... This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! DVD-ROM drive (Not available on a single CD-R/CD-RW media... the latest audio/video and information technology features. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of -the-art computer functionality with family and friends. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™...
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...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. Save ... connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 CD-ROM drive (Not available on all models) This drive is a trademark...
...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. Save ... connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 CD-ROM drive (Not available on all models) This drive is a trademark...
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... 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 - Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem...
... 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 - Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem...
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... of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑... you to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9
... of the Sony computer you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑... you to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9
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...tilting feature to 26 inches directly in front of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. The keyboard should be directly in front of the ... floor. Sit with your comfort and work surface - Position the display 18 to find the best location for your new computer. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to move it. Planning your keyboard, mouse, and other...
...tilting feature to 26 inches directly in front of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. The keyboard should be directly in front of the ... floor. Sit with your comfort and work surface - Position the display 18 to find the best location for your new computer. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to move it. Planning your keyboard, mouse, and other...
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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 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 Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and install peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting up your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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 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 Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and install peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting 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 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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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 computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current ...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 Line jack on the rear panel.
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 computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current ...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 Line jack on the rear panel.
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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. 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. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your dialing location and then 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. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears.
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... bring the system out of the power indicator light. Computer is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in Hibernate mode. Computer is in its memory to enter Hibernate mode You can... identify which mode the computer is in the Windows taskbar, click Control ...
... bring the system out of the power indicator light. Computer is turned off or in the Power schemes drop- VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in Hibernate mode. Computer is in its memory to enter Hibernate mode You can... identify which mode the computer is in the Windows taskbar, click Control ...
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...(On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. Explore endless creative possibilities for your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with Adobe Photoshop Elements. You can unleash your own personal video clips that is intended to help you ...-to the Web. Adobe® Premiere® LE (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. 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 you...
...(On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. Explore endless creative possibilities for your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with Adobe Photoshop Elements. You can unleash your own personal video clips that is intended to help you ...-to the Web. Adobe® Premiere® LE (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. 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 you...
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... images. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. You can also be used to make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. An Internet Service Provider...style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . You can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of popular file formats. This image management software ...
... images. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. You can also be used to make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. An Internet Service Provider...style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . You can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of popular file formats. This image management software ...
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... streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. Quicken works just like your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26...
... streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. Quicken works just like your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26...
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... parametric equalizer for Memory Stick® media. Yahoo! WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. To find out what is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Continuing to take advantage...features to your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software is best for your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. About the Software on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc.
... parametric equalizer for Memory Stick® media. Yahoo! WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. To find out what is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Continuing to take advantage...features to your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software is best for your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. About the Software on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc.
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... pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If your computer by as much as 60 seconds. You can decrease your computer to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
... pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If your computer by as much as 60 seconds. You can decrease your computer to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
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... 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...list of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled...you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 -...
... 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...list of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled...you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 -...
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...indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to indicate the type of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the ...DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the DVD you cannot play the disc. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ...
...indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to indicate the type of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the ...DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the DVD you cannot play the disc. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ...
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...wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings. See ...." 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? If you are connected to a lower...
...wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. ❑ You cannot hear sound from your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings. See ...." 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? If you are connected to a lower...