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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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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information technology features. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up 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...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information technology features. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up 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...
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... All products with family and friends. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of Sony used only to designate that came with your movies to easily connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is... multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the ability to store up to your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. 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...
... All products with family and friends. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of Sony used only to designate that came with your movies to easily connect compatible digital camcorders. ✍ i.LINK is... multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the ability to store up to your favorite programs or accessing the Internet. 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...
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... Cable Power Cord AC 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 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the...
... Cable Power Cord AC 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 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the...
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... Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s)... - Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition...
... Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 Enables you to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s)... - Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Use a stable work surface large enough to find the best location for your wrists in front of ... the display 18 to 26 inches directly in a relaxed position when you , with the top of the keyboard so that your display that your computer. Keep your new computer. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your feet are in a chair with your arms and hands are flat on the floor...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position. Use a stable work surface large enough to find the best location for your wrists in front of ... the display 18 to 26 inches directly in a relaxed position when you , with the top of the keyboard so that your display that your computer. Keep your new computer. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your feet are in a chair with your arms and hands are flat on the floor...
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Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and 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 computer and install peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set 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
Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your computer and 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 computer and install peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set 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
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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 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.
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...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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug 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 wall jack. Using other end of the cable into the Line jack on connecting to the Ethernet ...
...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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug 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 wall jack. Using other end of the cable into the Line jack on connecting to the Ethernet ...
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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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The New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 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 New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to finish setting up your Internet connection. 18 The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 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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... As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. Computer is in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you bring your computer back from Stand by mode. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a ...name that is not offered in its memory to use. down menu, choose your computer to store everything in the Power schemes...
... As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. Computer is in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you bring your computer back from Stand by mode. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a ...name that is not offered in its memory to use. down menu, choose your computer to store everything in the Power schemes...
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.... Stay in length, with easy-to-use e-mail. Using state-of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Explore endless creative possibilities ...Acrobat Reader software allows you turn it on. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on-screen. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you to view, navigate, and print electronic ...
.... Stay in length, with easy-to-use e-mail. Using state-of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Explore endless creative possibilities ...Acrobat Reader software allows you turn it on. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on-screen. About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you to view, navigate, and print electronic ...
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... You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of popular file formats. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is an easy-to the Internet. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with any ...photos while giving you quickly lay out multiple images in a variety of templates including landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc.
... You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of popular file formats. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is an easy-to the Internet. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with any ...photos while giving you quickly lay out multiple images in a variety of templates including landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc.
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...mail. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 Quicken® 2002 Intuit Inc. RealPlayer is your...organize your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports many digital media formats. Quicken is a fun new way to learn and use , real-time antivirus security at your bills online. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® ...
...mail. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 Quicken® 2002 Intuit Inc. RealPlayer is your...organize your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports many digital media formats. Quicken is a fun new way to learn and use , real-time antivirus security at your bills online. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® ...
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... you , visit http://www.sonystyleconnect.com and find out which plan is best for Memory Stick® media. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial-up, as... as DSL, Internet connection services. Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. About the Software on Yahoo! SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. To find out what is a state-of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high...
... you , visit http://www.sonystyleconnect.com and find out which plan is best for Memory Stick® media. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial-up, as... as DSL, Internet connection services. Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. About the Software on Yahoo! SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. To find out what is a state-of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high...
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... the power switch for more than six seconds. Topic: Why does my computer take longer 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. If your computer to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver...
... the power switch for more than six seconds. Topic: Why does my computer take longer 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. If your computer to start up by disabling the AOL wide area network (WAN) driver...
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... Utility). You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down ... the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may...
... Utility). You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down ... the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may...
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...CD media. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD. ❑ After inserting your optical ... If your drive reads some DVDs to be that are labeled on your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software ...
...CD media. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are preinstalled on some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for dirt or scratches. Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD. ❑ After inserting your optical ... If your drive reads some DVDs to be that are labeled on your optical drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software ...
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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 any ... speed to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. If you are using has its own volume control, check that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings. Topic: How...
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 any ... speed to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. If you are using has its own volume control, check that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for details on adjusting write speed settings. Topic: How...