Safety Information
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...used outside the United States. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Updates and additions to software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to online service providers may require prior arrangements ...serial number are subject to the terms and conditions of Sony. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel ...
...used outside the United States. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Updates and additions to software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to online service providers may require prior arrangements ...serial number are subject to the terms and conditions of Sony. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel ...
Safety Information
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... Properties Laser Output Wave Length 0.2 mW 760-810 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to rain or moisture....CD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone...
... Properties Laser Output Wave Length 0.2 mW 760-810 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to rain or moisture....CD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone...
VAIO User Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
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This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
VAIO User Guide
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... of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. It...
... of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. It...
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... open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the left side of photos.
... open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the left side of photos.
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... check marks from the tracks you want to record. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD tab window 4 You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media. Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out) You can identify specific tracks on using your CD by selecting the empty...
... check marks from the tracks you want to record. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD tab window 4 You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media. Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out) You can identify specific tracks on using your CD by selecting the empty...
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VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by other applications like ...click VisualFlow. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of files by using your mouse, the directional arrows on your keyboard, or the...
VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by other applications like ...click VisualFlow. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of files by using your mouse, the directional arrows on your keyboard, or the...
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....sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC...computer or specific application. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you wish to restore. 66 Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
....sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC...computer or specific application. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you wish to restore. 66 Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
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... the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 71 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab...information, you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting 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...
... the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 71 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab...information, you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Troubleshooting 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...
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...tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. If you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using ... default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If a region code warning ...
...tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. If you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using ... default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to 1024 x 768, using the DVD player application, it is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If a region code warning ...
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...RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs, the software feature may interfere with your computer's normal system operations. SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly... quality to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide When I change the video resolution of RealJukebox® software? Insert..." appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for recording purposes, try...
...RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs, the software feature may interfere with your computer's normal system operations. SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly... quality to the desired levels. 5 Click Apply and then click OK. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide When I change the video resolution of RealJukebox® software? Insert..." appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for recording purposes, try...
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... that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on -screen... operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in...
... that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on -screen... operating system before proceeding with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that may emulate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in...
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... from the Help menu within the specific application. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your Sony computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are...
... from the Help menu within the specific application. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your Sony computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Communications You have the choice of a variety of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the Specifications sheet. 1 A c tual upload and download s peeds may not be equipped with all of popular online services to ...line c onditions , ISP s upport, and government regulations . Page 3 Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a...
Communications You have the choice of a variety of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the Specifications sheet. 1 A c tual upload and download s peeds may not be equipped with all of popular online services to ...line c onditions , ISP s upport, and government regulations . Page 3 Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... equipped with Giga Pocket) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Contains information on the hardware and ... VAIO Help and Support. 2. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer. Specifications ...
... equipped with Giga Pocket) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. Inform ation About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Contains information on the hardware and ... VAIO Help and Support. 2. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD - Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer. Specifications ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Note: i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes ...may not communicate with each other. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. Page 9
Note: i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes ...may not communicate with each other. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. Page 9
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section. Page 14 See the Specifications sheet for your system's configuration.
To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section. Page 14 See the Specifications sheet for your system's configuration.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer or specific application. You must be in Windows to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your... hard drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY...
... the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer or specific application. You must be in Windows to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your... hard drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...+Delete keys. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. I change the parallel port type using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that the...com puter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on . How do I want to recov er driv ers that came with your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ECP, EPP, or bi- Press...
...+Delete keys. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2. I change the parallel port type using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that the...com puter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on . How do I want to recov er driv ers that came with your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ECP, EPP, or bi- Press...