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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Safety Information
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Safety Information
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... rights reserved. The software described herein is a registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...their respective owners. All other trademarks are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT...
... rights reserved. The software described herein is a registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...their respective owners. All other trademarks are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Unpacking Your Computer 9 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer....11 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer 13 To Set Up Your Computer 13 To Turn on Your Computer 18 To Register Your Computer 19 To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection 20 To Set Up Power Management Modes 23 To Shut Down Your Computer 25 About The Software On Your Computer ...........27 Overview of Software Applications 27 For Answers to Your Software Questions 34 Troubleshooting 37 Topics 37 Notes on Use 51 Resources 56 Index 59 3
Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Unpacking Your Computer 9 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer....11 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer 13 To Set Up Your Computer 13 To Turn on Your Computer 18 To Register Your Computer 19 To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection 20 To Set Up Power Management Modes 23 To Shut Down Your Computer 25 About The Software On Your Computer ...........27 Overview of Software Applications 27 For Answers to Your Software Questions 34 Troubleshooting 37 Topics 37 Notes on Use 51 Resources 56 Index 59 3
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to share with family and friends. 5 VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint...Save movies, videos and still images to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW media, and plays your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 4.7 GB of data on a single CD-R/CD-...
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to share with family and friends. 5 VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint...Save movies, videos and still images to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW media, and plays your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 4.7 GB of data on a single CD-R/CD-...
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.... VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CD-ROM drive. All products with family and friends. CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing...
.... VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CD-ROM drive. All products with family and friends. CD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing...
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... Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. 9 To access the online manual: 1 ...
... Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. 9 To access the online manual: 1 ...
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... on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording...
... on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 10 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording...
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... not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. See the Specifications sheet for your computer and peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting up your system's configuration. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display...
... not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. See the Specifications sheet for your computer and peripheral devices. This section contains information on setting up your system's configuration. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display...
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Connecting the speakers i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 14 VAIO Digital Studio 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 i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 14 VAIO Digital Studio 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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Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio 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 15
Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio 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 15
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... modem cable 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 overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Connecting the modem cable 1 Unplug your...
... modem cable 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 overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Connecting the modem cable 1 Unplug your...
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Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Connecting the power cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 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 17
Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Connecting the power cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 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 17
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Turning on your computer ✍ When you to turn on the power. 3 Press the power switch on the power. VAIO Digital Studio 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 right speaker to restart your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you start your system for the first time, your computer. Please respond to this request immediately. 18
Turning on your computer ✍ When you to turn on the power. 3 Press the power switch on the power. VAIO Digital Studio 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 right speaker to restart your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you start your system for the first time, your computer. Please respond to this request immediately. 18
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Location Information window 20 The Location Information window appears. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dialup connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard.
Location Information window 20 The Location Information window appears. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dialup connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard.
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New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to select your dial-up connection. 22 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Click to finish setting up your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to select your dial-up connection. 22 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Click to finish setting up your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
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No color Computer is in Stand by mode. Color Mode Amber Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode. 24 Blue Computer is in by the color of the power indicator light . VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Stand by mode indicators You can identify power management mode the computer is in Normal mode, ready to use.
No color Computer is in Stand by mode. Color Mode Amber Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode. 24 Blue Computer is in by the color of the power indicator light . VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Stand by mode indicators You can identify power management mode the computer is in Normal mode, ready to use.
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...cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. DVDit!™ for improving photos while giving you quickly lay out multiple images in a photo album for rich digital printing to -use e-mail. has easy-to any image. This image management... Online is an easy-to create professional, high quality DVDs. 26 DVDit! You can combine your favorite AVI, MPEG and digital stills to -use . VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart America Online® America Online, Inc. Stay in a variety of others who share your own video clips and still...
...cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. DVDit!™ for improving photos while giving you quickly lay out multiple images in a photo album for rich digital printing to -use e-mail. has easy-to any image. This image management... Online is an easy-to create professional, high quality DVDs. 26 DVDit! You can combine your favorite AVI, MPEG and digital stills to -use . VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart America Online® America Online, Inc. Stay in a variety of others who share your own video clips and still...
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...-of -use around the world. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that protect and enhance your Clipboard from formatting to create multilingual documents. Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view, enabling you with family and friends. 28 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Microsoft Office XP Professional (On selected...
...-of -use around the world. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that protect and enhance your Clipboard from formatting to create multilingual documents. Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view, enabling you with family and friends. 28 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Microsoft Office XP Professional (On selected...
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...disk drive or share via e-mail. Continuing to take advantage of new features to a superb Internet multimedia experience. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. The DVDs that you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to...a parametric equalizer for all your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that have compatible DVD drives. The new RecordNow DX wizard makes it easy for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Simple DVD Maker (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. RecordNow™ DX (On selected...
...disk drive or share via e-mail. Continuing to take advantage of new features to a superb Internet multimedia experience. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. The DVDs that you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to...a parametric equalizer for all your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that have compatible DVD drives. The new RecordNow DX wizard makes it easy for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Simple DVD Maker (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. RecordNow™ DX (On selected...
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... (ArcSoft, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://www.arcsoft.com 510-440-9901 [email protected] M - VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart For Answers to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you...
... (ArcSoft, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://www.arcsoft.com 510-440-9901 [email protected] M - VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart For Answers to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you...
