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... Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard 52 About Using A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support...
... Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard 52 About Using A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support...
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...-art DVD-RW drive writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media, and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs. DVD-RW drive (not available on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Save your personal audio and video creations. Your state-of the features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for making backups and...
...-art DVD-RW drive writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media, and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs. DVD-RW drive (not available on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Save your personal audio and video creations. Your state-of the features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for making backups and...
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..., such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface, which allows you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on the front and rear panels, provide you to...
..., such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface, which allows you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on the front and rear panels, provide you to...
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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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... software and support information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating...
... software and support information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. ❑ Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the Windows® operating...
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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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Connecting the speakers (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 15 To Set Up Your Computer 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 (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 15 To Set Up Your Computer 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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... set of hardware and software components that provide you to work in a variety of working. Giga Pocket enables your Video Capsules on other video player devices to continually integrate additional services into new movie segments. New Office XP Professional software features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more, that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the i.LINK® port...
... set of hardware and software components that provide you to work in a variety of working. Giga Pocket enables your Video Capsules on other video player devices to continually integrate additional services into new movie segments. New Office XP Professional software features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more, that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the i.LINK® port...
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... use. The new RecordNow DX wizard makes it 's easy to a superb Internet multimedia experience. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. RecordNow DX (On selected models) VERITAS Software Corp. The customizable controls, advanced navigation bar, and dynamic player skins combine to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet. Quicken software is the ideal DVD/CD disc-mastering software. The versatile QuickTime software plays many, many digital media...
... use. The new RecordNow DX wizard makes it 's easy to a superb Internet multimedia experience. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. RecordNow DX (On selected models) VERITAS Software Corp. The customizable controls, advanced navigation bar, and dynamic player skins combine to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet. Quicken software is the ideal DVD/CD disc-mastering software. The versatile QuickTime software plays many, many digital media...
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...; 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 ❑ About The Modem ❑ About The Microphone ❑ About The Mouse And Keyboard ❑ About Using A Peripheral Device 39 To view the specific configuration for your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you...
...; 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 ❑ About The Modem ❑ About The Microphone ❑ About The Mouse And Keyboard ❑ About Using A Peripheral Device 39 To view the specific configuration for your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you...
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... (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2 Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the screen resolution." 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired...
... (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2 Select Appearances and Themes, then select "Change the screen resolution." 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired...
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... optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in the online User Guide for dirt or scratches. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for...
... optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in the online User Guide for dirt or scratches. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that the disc is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for...
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..., you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to play the disc on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area is...
..., you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to play the disc on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area is...
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... model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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 click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add...
... model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that may emulate. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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 click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add...
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... Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may be using the computer for 10 minutes. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that may occur during a brief period of connection. ❑...
... Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may be using the computer for 10 minutes. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that may occur during a brief period of connection. ❑...
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... can download the latest software updates and software patches for some applications. Select the topics that you with answers to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as Help. You can use this automated service to commonly asked questions. A printed manual may be available for your computer's hardware. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
... can download the latest software updates and software patches for some applications. Select the topics that you with answers to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as Help. You can use this automated service to commonly asked questions. A printed manual may be available for your computer's hardware. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
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...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
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... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
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... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
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... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...