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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start System And Application Recovery CD(s 29 Using The System Recovery CD(s 30 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 37 About VAIO Computer Functions 38 About Software 42 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 46 About The Speakers 49 About The Modem 50 About The Microphone 52 About The Mouse And Keyboard 53 About Using Peripheral Equipment 55 Support Options 57 Immediate Help And Support 58 Software Help And Support 60 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 63 Notice 65 Index 73 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start System And Application Recovery CD(s 29 Using The System Recovery CD(s 30 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 37 About VAIO Computer Functions 38 About Software 42 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s 46 About The Speakers 49 About The Modem 50 About The Microphone 52 About The Mouse And Keyboard 53 About Using Peripheral Equipment 55 Support Options 57 Immediate Help And Support 58 Software Help And Support 60 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 63 Notice 65 Index 73 4
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. 5
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. 5
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... vary, depending on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on supplied accessories. 6 For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System Unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP3) with AC Adapter Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker Power Cable Modem Cable Keyboard Mouse Power Cord * The ...
... vary, depending on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on supplied accessories. 6 For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System Unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP3) with AC Adapter Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker Power Cable Modem Cable Keyboard Mouse Power Cord * The ...
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... offers. ❑ Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software...
... offers. ❑ Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 7 The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you are using the...Use the palmrest only briefly, for your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - Hold the mouse with your computer to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. Take breaks during...far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of you , with good back support and armrests. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Use a stable work effectiveness. 8 Adjust the level of the mouse ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you are using the...Use the palmrest only briefly, for your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - Hold the mouse with your computer to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. Take breaks during...far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of you , with good back support and armrests. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Use a stable work effectiveness. 8 Adjust the level of the mouse ...
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It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 10
It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 10
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 12 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 12 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 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. * Your computer may have an available DVI monitor port for use with a DVI monitor. To connect a display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Do not attempt to connect a standard VGA monitor to the DVI monitor port. 16
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 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. * Your computer may have an available DVI monitor port for use with a DVI monitor. To connect a display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Do not attempt to connect a standard VGA monitor to the DVI monitor port. 16
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the PCVA-SP3 speakers (with an AC adapter) 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of 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. 18
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the PCVA-SP3 speakers (with an AC adapter) 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of 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. 18
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...For help on the rear panel. To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port...see your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack on the computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a ...in the port. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables 1 Unplug your network administrator. 20
...For help on the rear panel. To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port...see your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack on the computer, and then plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a ...in the port. Using other end of the cable into the wall jack. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables 1 Unplug your network administrator. 20
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power. To turn on your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 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 power. 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to restart your computer 22
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power. To turn on your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 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 power. 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to restart your computer 22
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information window appears. Location Information window 3 Enter in your dialup connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, point to set up your information as requested. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 24 Click OK.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information window appears. Location Information window 3 Enter in your dialup connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, point to set up your information as requested. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 24 Click OK.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. 26
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. 26
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...applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to...The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard disk drive and restores the...
...applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to...The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. If you experience a problem with the computer when you started using your hard disk drive and restores the...
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...be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your screen displays the... downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7 The Notes on Use ...
...be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your screen displays the... downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7 The Notes on Use ...
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..., individual drivers, and to reinstall. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , save and close all of your computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility...you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. You may not need to complete the application recovery process. The Application Recovery...
..., individual drivers, and to reinstall. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on , save and close all of your computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility...you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. You may not need to complete the application recovery process. The Application Recovery...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows... the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the...Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows... the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the...Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is...
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...window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in stand ...). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on .
...window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in stand ...). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on .
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...and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of data from...becomes visible. 39 Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. I cannot find the Windows taskbar. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of specific problem topics appears on ...
...and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of data from...becomes visible. 39 Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. I cannot find the Windows taskbar. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of specific problem topics appears on ...
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... the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bidirectional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are ...not currently using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. How do I /O Device Configuration and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight...
... the F10 key to ECP, EPP, or bidirectional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are ...not currently using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. How do I /O Device Configuration and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight...