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...from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 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 ...Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connections for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The indicator light is blue while the power is on and...
...from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 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 ...Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connections for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The indicator light is blue while the power is on and...
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Digital Print can also be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you would with an easy-to the i.LINK® port and capture your audio CDs. You can rewind or fastforward scenes ...want to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to view. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to use software interface. 17 This image management...
Digital Print can also be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you would with an easy-to the i.LINK® port and capture your audio CDs. You can rewind or fastforward scenes ...want to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to view. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to use software interface. 17 This image management...
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...and fun to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from ... design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text. The images...
...and fun to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from ... design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text. The images...
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... photos. Printer and Paper selection window DigitalPrint Software 6 Click Print All to begin printing all pages, or click "Print the selected page only" to print a specific page of your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to create your available Folders is displayed on the right. Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your...
... photos. Printer and Paper selection window DigitalPrint Software 6 Click Print All to begin printing all pages, or click "Print the selected page only" to print a specific page of your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to create your available Folders is displayed on the right. Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your...
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... first time, the "CD Drive Optimization" dialog box appears. You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you don't want to record. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from the tracks you want to record. CD tab window...
... first time, the "CD Drive Optimization" dialog box appears. You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you don't want to record. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from the tracks you want to record. CD tab window...
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...Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VisualFlow main window ✍ If your computer's configuration. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is equipped to use a Memory Stick, the VAIO... Action Setup utility may be configured to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie...
...Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VisualFlow main window ✍ If your computer's configuration. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is equipped to use a Memory Stick, the VAIO... Action Setup utility may be configured to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie...
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...CD(s), depending on the software application you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ... need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer or specific application. If you to reinstall the entire contents of the...
...CD(s), depending on the software application you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ... need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer or specific application. If you to reinstall the entire contents of the...
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... operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the... Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the onscreen instructions according to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears on your keyboard. ...
... operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the... Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Follow the onscreen instructions according to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the right side of specific problem topics appears on your keyboard. ...
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...; Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are preinstalled on the application... may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to read the disc. See your Specifications sheet for more information....
...; Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are located on your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are preinstalled on the application... may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to read the disc. See your Specifications sheet for more information....
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...the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating ...are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that came with your printer for specific emulation information. 77 For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that...
...the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating ...are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that came with your printer for specific emulation information. 77 For information on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that...
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... your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your computer quickly and easily. You can access online help files. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application...
... your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your computer quickly and easily. You can access online help files. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application...
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... of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for fast, easy storage and retrieval. Save your system, see the online specifications sheet VAIO AV... media). Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. DVD-ROM drive...
... of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for fast, easy storage and retrieval. Save your system, see the online specifications sheet VAIO AV... media). Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. DVD-ROM drive...
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To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessories System Unit To Unpack Your Computer Display (Sold separately) Speakers* (PCVA-SP2) Speakers* PCVA-SP3) Modem Cable AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Power Cord Mouse *Not supplied with selected models) 9 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with all models. See the online specifications sheet for more information.
To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessories System Unit To Unpack Your Computer Display (Sold separately) Speakers* (PCVA-SP2) Speakers* PCVA-SP3) Modem Cable AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Power Cord Mouse *Not supplied with selected models) 9 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with all models. See the online specifications sheet for more information.
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... This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of your computer. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating system..... To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "Click here to view your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click...
... This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of your computer. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating system..... To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "Click here to view your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click...
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See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 14 Connecting a display ✍ Install your system's configuration. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display.
See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 14 Connecting a display ✍ Install your system's configuration. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display.
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Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About ...❑ About The Mouse And Keyboard ❑ About Using A Peripheral Device 39 Your computer may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may not be ...
Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ❑ About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions ❑ About Changing Your System's Default Settings ❑ About Your System Recovery CDs ❑ About ...❑ About The Mouse And Keyboard ❑ About Using A Peripheral Device 39 Your computer may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may not be ...
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... Why does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to your computer to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and... then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the taskbar and...
... Why does the Windows operating system stop responding or causes your specific situation. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to your computer to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. The VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and... then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the taskbar and...
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... and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 See "Reinstalling device drivers...
... and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. The subtopics displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click to view specific information. 44 See "Reinstalling device drivers...
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Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ✍ Your computer may cause damage to the unit. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is ...❑ Verify that are preinstalled on the drive. To view the specific hardware configuration for more information. 45 Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from...
Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ✍ Your computer may cause damage to the unit. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is ...❑ Verify that are preinstalled on the drive. To view the specific hardware configuration for more information. 45 Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from...
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... 2X or lower. Your media must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that came with your CD-RW media, the reason may be that the media is identified as "high-speed" (4X or higher) for details...
... 2X or lower. Your media must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that came with your CD-RW media, the reason may be that the media is identified as "high-speed" (4X or higher) for details...