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...indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is located 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... 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 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and...
...indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is located 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... 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 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and...
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... from the DVD Player monitor as you would with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. You can also be supplied with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Digital Print...collection of popular file formats. Your computer's visual presentation of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple ...
... from the DVD Player monitor as you would with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. You can also be supplied with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Digital Print...collection of popular file formats. Your computer's visual presentation of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple ...
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... i.LINK® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Continuing to your video... a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also...
... i.LINK® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Continuing to your video... a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also...
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..., or click "Print the selected page only" to open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with clip art, stamps, or your own drawing talent.
..., or click "Print the selected page only" to open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with clip art, stamps, or your own drawing talent.
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Click Start to verify your CD and its song titles. CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want to record. If your Internet .... 3 Use the drop-down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate, CD drive, and Record To destination. You can clear all audio CDs. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage. ✍ When you record from...
Click Start to verify your CD and its song titles. CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want to record. If your Internet .... 3 Use the drop-down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate, CD drive, and Record To destination. You can clear all audio CDs. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage. ✍ When you record from...
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...™, and Memory Stick Slideshow. In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is inserted. 56 VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file...your keyboard, or the Sony Jog Dial™ control, depending on your system 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® ...
...™, and Memory Stick Slideshow. In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is inserted. 56 VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file...your keyboard, or the Sony Jog Dial™ control, depending on your system 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® ...
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... 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 the software application you are erased. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You may be in Windows...
... 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 the software application you are erased. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You may be in Windows...
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...and Exit. 69 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible ... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional),...
...and Exit. 69 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible ... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. If you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional),...
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... too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video resolution may be set to make sure you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that are located on the application's CD-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program...
... too high. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video resolution may be set to make sure you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that are located on the application's CD-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. Insert the disc and try starting the program...
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...choose an alternate printer driver that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is my ... printer for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
...choose an alternate printer driver that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is my ... printer for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then ... If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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... disk drive as online help files. Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This database provides instant access to request a list of your hard drive. You can...
... disk drive as online help files. Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This database provides instant access to request a list of your hard drive. You can...
Quick Start Guide
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...specifications sheet VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on all models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing... backups and archiving data, with family and friends. 6 Save your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the ability to store up to 4.7 GB of data on a...
...specifications sheet VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™. CD-RW drive (not available on all models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing... backups and archiving data, with family and friends. 6 Save your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the ability to store up to 4.7 GB of data on a...
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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. 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
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... the basic features of your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating system. 10 Explains how to view your computer. ❑ Safety Information - Supplies safety and legal information about your VAIO computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - The Quick...
... the basic features of your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating system. 10 Explains how to view your computer. ❑ Safety Information - Supplies safety and legal information about your VAIO computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - The Quick...
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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. 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. See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section.
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. 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. See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section.
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... encounter when using Support Resources. 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 Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers...
... encounter when using Support Resources. 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 Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ❑ About The Speakers...
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...system may not shut down your specific situation. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. I cannot find the Windows taskbar. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you...by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. 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 select Properties from the edge of the...
...system may not shut down your specific situation. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the left , right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. I cannot find the Windows taskbar. About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you...by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. 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 select Properties from the edge of the...
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... User Guide? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? 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 software applications" in the online User Guide ...these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted.
... User Guide? How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? 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 software applications" in the online User Guide ...these steps: 1 Click Start in the right-side frame. 4 Click the desired subtopic to open the "System and Application Recovery CD(s)" link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted.
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... your optical disc, wait a few seconds for more information. 45 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 in the tray with all of the... to identify your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific hardware configuration for dirt or scratches. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is in use...
... your optical disc, wait a few seconds for more information. 45 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 in the tray with all of the... to identify your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific hardware configuration for dirt or scratches. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is in use...
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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 or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting the write speed settings. ✍ Your DVD-RW drive does...
... 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 or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting the write speed settings. ✍ Your DVD-RW drive does...