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... contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with this computer may apply). reserves the right to make any modification to U.S. Use of a separate user license agreement. Some of the Microsoft Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software...
... contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with this computer may apply). reserves the right to make any modification to U.S. Use of a separate user license agreement. Some of the Microsoft Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software...
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... international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as...
... international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card 39 Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software 40 About Creative Software Programs 42 Troubleshooting 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card 39 Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software 40 About Creative Software Programs 42 Troubleshooting 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 12
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of a Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of a Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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...-woofer unit Speakers (PCVA-SP4) Keyboard Video adapter Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the accessories supplied with your...
...-woofer unit Speakers (PCVA-SP4) Keyboard Video adapter Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the accessories supplied with your...
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.... To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
.... To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 18 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 details. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to drives, media slots, ports and jacks. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 18 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 details. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to drives, media slots, ports and jacks. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads ... media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads ... media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick...
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...Connection for optional speakers, or external amplifier. See the specifications sheet for the supplied sub-woofer†, speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 ...port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports...
...Connection for optional speakers, or external amplifier. See the specifications sheet for the supplied sub-woofer†, speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 ...port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports...
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... counter-clockwise to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance the system's sound capability. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front... the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23
... counter-clockwise to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance the system's sound capability. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front... the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23
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... associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary between software programs. Volume ...Control Press a button to turn off the sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number ...
... associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary between software programs. Volume ...Control Press a button to turn off the sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display MONITOR 28
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display MONITOR 28
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To connect the computer and speakers Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit Connect to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of ... the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to sub-woofer R-speaker L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker...
To connect the computer and speakers Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit Connect to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of ... the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to sub-woofer R-speaker L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 6 Plug the sub-woofer unit's power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the sub-woofer to the computer System unit Sub-woofer unit AC Power (wall outlet) 32
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 6 Plug the sub-woofer unit's power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the sub-woofer to the computer System unit Sub-woofer unit AC Power (wall outlet) 32
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... into the Modem line jack, located on the back panel of your network administrator. 34 To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network,... overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located...
... into the Modem line jack, located on the back panel of your network administrator. 34 To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network,... overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located...
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... with additional registration opportunities later. 36 To turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You...
... with additional registration opportunities later. 36 To turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You...
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Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Congratulations! You've purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO® computer. 39
Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Congratulations! You've purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO® computer. 39
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...programs as desired. If it does not start automatically, follow these instructions to restart your computer. ✍ If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you begin using your computer's optical drive. See the section, "About Creative Software Programs" for a description of an... application. 6 Click Next. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. The Control Panel...
...programs as desired. If it does not start automatically, follow these instructions to restart your computer. ✍ If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you begin using your computer's optical drive. See the section, "About Creative Software Programs" for a description of an... application. 6 Click Next. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. The Control Panel...
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...; EAX Goldmine - Use this program to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for more details about connecting and using your Sound Blaster Audigy card. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Creative Software Programs The Creative CD contains many tasks by simply selecting a feature. ❑ Sound Blaster Audigy Quick Start - This feature...
...; EAX Goldmine - Use this program to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for more details about connecting and using your Sound Blaster Audigy card. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Creative Software Programs The Creative CD contains many tasks by simply selecting a feature. ❑ Sound Blaster Audigy Quick Start - This feature...
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...disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the... is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the computer is turned on. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is turned on . If your system has a built-in this equipment separately. 45 ...
...disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the... is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the computer is turned on. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is turned on . If your system has a built-in this equipment separately. 45 ...