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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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...video images, 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! Using the i.LINK ports, you can capture, view, and share both DVDs and CDs. 5 DVD-ROM drive (Not available...technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Save movies, videos and still images to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW media, and plays your personal audio and video creations. Your state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate...
...video images, 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! Using the i.LINK ports, you can capture, view, and share both DVDs and CDs. 5 DVD-ROM drive (Not available...technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Save movies, videos and still images to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW media, and plays your personal audio and video creations. Your state-of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate...
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...to easily connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is the ideal solution for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. The i.LINK connection may not communicate... 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your...
...to easily connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is the ideal solution for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. The i.LINK connection may not communicate... 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your...
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... an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. To view the specific hardware configuration for you to ...of the box. 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 equipped with all of...
... an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. To view the specific hardware configuration for you to ...of the box. 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 equipped with all of...
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... Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - 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 Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. To access the online...
... Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - 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 Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. To access the online...
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... drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the...(s) - Enables you to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your...
... drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the...(s) - Enables you to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your...
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.... ❑ Furniture and posture - You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the display. Excessive use your...the display 18 to find the best location for your new computer. Leave at the same level as the keyboard. Adjust the level of the display - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you . Place your whole arm to the floor. ...
.... ❑ Furniture and posture - You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the display. Excessive use your...the display 18 to find the best location for your new computer. Leave at the same level as the keyboard. Adjust the level of the display - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you . Place your whole arm to the floor. ...
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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 computer and peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and install 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 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 To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and peripheral devices. Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and install 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 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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Connecting the keyboard and mouse KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 13 To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port.
Connecting the keyboard and mouse KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 13 To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port.
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... connecting to the Ethernet 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 computer, and then plug the other cables...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. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack...
... connecting to the Ethernet 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 computer, and then plug the other cables...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. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack...
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Connecting the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN 15 To Set Up Your Computer 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 4 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
Connecting the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN 15 To Set Up Your Computer 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 4 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
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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. To turn on your computer. Please respond to restart 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 may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. To turn on your computer. Please respond to restart your computer 16
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Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs... Wizard. Follow the on the unit. The Location Information window appears. Location Information window 17 If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are prompted to complete the registration process. See the Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are ...
Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs... Wizard. Follow the on the unit. The Location Information window appears. Location Information window 17 If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are prompted to complete the registration process. See the Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are ...
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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your dialing location and then click OK. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 3 Enter in your dialing location and then click OK. New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
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... by mode using the Stand by key Press the (Stand by) key on the front panel to stop using your Internet connection, if applicable. The computer goes into Stand by mode. Leave the Windows® operating system running. Choose an option from the Power schemes drop-down list. 19 You can... put it off completely. To Use the Stand by Mode To Use the Stand by Mode When you can use . Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance...
... by mode using the Stand by key Press the (Stand by) key on the front panel to stop using your Internet connection, if applicable. The computer goes into Stand by mode. Leave the Windows® operating system running. Choose an option from the Power schemes drop-down list. 19 You can... put it off completely. To Use the Stand by Mode To Use the Stand by Mode When you can use . Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance...
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... enter Hibernate mode You can identify which mode the computer is in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your computer to bring the system out of the power indicator light. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that... is not offered in Hibernate mode. Color Amber Blue No color Mode Computer is in Stand by the color...
... enter Hibernate mode You can identify which mode the computer is in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your computer to bring the system out of the power indicator light. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that... is not offered in Hibernate mode. Color Amber Blue No color Mode Computer is in Stand by the color...
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... box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option and click OK. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Enable hibernation check box. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. You may want to use this procedure if your... system to shut down. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. About the Power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power switch for your...
... box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option and click OK. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Enable hibernation check box. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. You may want to use this procedure if your... system to shut down. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. About the Power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power switch for your...
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... Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. Manage your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with complete audio-video synchronization. This section provides an overview of -the-art image editing tools, you ... or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on . You can unleash your interests. 23 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 -screen. America Online is a...
... Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. Manage your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with complete audio-video synchronization. This section provides an overview of -the-art image editing tools, you ... or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on . You can unleash your interests. 23 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 -screen. America Online is a...
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... business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your audio CDs. DigitalPrint... Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the Internet. You can rewind...
... business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your audio CDs. DigitalPrint... Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the Internet. You can rewind...