Quick Start Guide
Page 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
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
Quick Start Guide
Page 5
... family and friends. Save movies, videos and still images to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to share with the latest audio/video and information technology features...
... family and friends. Save movies, videos and still images to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to share with the latest audio/video and information technology features...
Quick Start Guide
Page 6
... launching your movies to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for making backups and archiving data, with each other. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of Sony used only to CD-R or CD-RW media and share videos and images with the...an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with digital connection capability. 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 ...
... launching your movies to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for making backups and archiving data, with each other. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of Sony used only to CD-R or CD-RW media and share videos and images with the...an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with digital connection capability. 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 ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 8
To 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...
To 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...
Quick Start Guide
Page 9
... are erased. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® ...operating system. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® ...
... are erased. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - Enables you to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® ...operating system. Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 10
...reflection on the floor. Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of you are flat on the display. Sit with your computer. Keep your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - You can reduce eye strain... adds to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at or a little below eye level. Sit in front of the display - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position.
...reflection on the floor. Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of you are flat on the display. Sit with your computer. Keep your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - You can reduce eye strain... adds to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at or a little below eye level. Sit in front of the display - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best position.
Quick Start Guide
Page 11
Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 (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.
Connecting a CRT display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 (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.
Quick Start Guide
Page 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. Connecting the speakers HEADPHONES SERIAL 12
Quick Start Guide
Page 14
... heat or fire in the port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14 Connect 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.
... heat or fire in the port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords 1 Unplug your network administrator. 14 Connect 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.
Quick Start Guide
Page 16
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 may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. Please respond to restart your computer.
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 may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to this request immediately. Please respond to restart your computer.
Quick Start Guide
Page 18
The New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. 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 New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
The New Connection Wizard appears. Click OK. 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 New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your information as requested.
Quick Start Guide
Page 20
... Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. Stand by mode indicators You can set your computer to use. Computer is in Normal mode, ready to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in...your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your settings. When you 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 by the color of hibernation mode, it returns ...
... Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. Stand by mode indicators You can set your computer to use. Computer is in Normal mode, ready to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in...your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your settings. When you 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 by the color of hibernation mode, it returns ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 23
... titles preinstalled on -screen. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. You can unleash your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with easy-to-use e-mail. 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...
... titles preinstalled on -screen. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. You can unleash your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with easy-to-use e-mail. 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...
Quick Start Guide
Page 24
... Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to -use software interface. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your own video clips and still images...multiple sizes on a single sheet of templates including landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Print can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also be used to ...
... Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to -use software interface. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Arcsoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. PhotoPrinter Pro is created especially for your own video clips and still images...multiple sizes on a single sheet of templates including landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more . DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Print can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also be used to ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 26
... streaming media player that you the ability to learn and use , real-time antivirus security at your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Quicken works just like your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. Quicken manages ...provides portable, easy-to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. RealPlayer is a popular digital music system that supports...
... streaming media player that you the ability to learn and use , real-time antivirus security at your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Quicken works just like your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. Quicken manages ...provides portable, easy-to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. RealPlayer is a popular digital music system that supports...
Quick Start Guide
Page 27
...and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Create professional-looking documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial...PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. About the Software on Yahoo! SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. To find out which plan is best for you preview formatting before applying it to...
...and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Create professional-looking documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial...PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. About the Software on Yahoo! SonyStyle Connect Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. To find out which plan is best for you preview formatting before applying it to...
Quick Start Guide
Page 30
... software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by as much as 60 seconds. If your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (...six seconds may increase the time required to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. ...
... software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. Topic: Why does my computer take longer to start up by as much as 60 seconds. If your computer by disabling the AOL wide area network (...six seconds may increase the time required to start up after installing America Online® (AOL) software? Installing AOL on some computers may result in the Windows taskbar, and select Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections. ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 31
...the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. ...can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...
...the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions according to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. ...can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...
Quick Start Guide
Page 32
... the CD or DVD software applications that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 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... be that are preinstalled on the disc packaging. A region code is in your optical disc, wait a few seconds for dirt or scratches. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you...
... the CD or DVD software applications that the region code of your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 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... be that are preinstalled on the disc packaging. A region code is in your optical disc, wait a few seconds for dirt or scratches. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you...
Quick Start Guide
Page 34
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? See the online Help or documentation that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is turned up. ❑...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? See the online Help or documentation that came with your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is turned up. ❑...