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... OR THE USE THEREOF. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this product. Intel and Pentium are available to U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with this manual...notice and may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel ...
... OR THE USE THEREOF. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this product. Intel and Pentium are available to U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with this manual...notice and may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel ...
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...under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of... computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Owner's Record The model number and serial ...
...under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of... computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Owner's Record The model number and serial ...
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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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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of a Sony VAIO® computer!
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...provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the... system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer unit Speakers...
...provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the... system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer unit Speakers...
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... Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs...Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start ...
... Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs...Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start ...
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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. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. 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. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. 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
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... system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The access indicator is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * On models equipped with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to...
... system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The access indicator is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * On models equipped with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to...
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...Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. See the specifications sheet for a joystick or MIDI device. 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 (4) ...
...Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. See the specifications sheet for a joystick or MIDI device. 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 (4) ...
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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. About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer...
... 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. About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer...
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...functions. Press the Mute button again to turn off the sound. Mute Press to restore sound. 24 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 increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
...functions. Press the Mute button again to turn off the sound. Mute Press to restore sound. 24 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 increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
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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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... the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer. 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or ...fire in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug...
... the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer. 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or ...fire in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug...
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..., you are prompted to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you to complete the registration process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are provided with...
..., you are prompted to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you to complete the registration process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are provided with...
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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 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.
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... Microsoft® Windows® Autoplay mode and starts automatically when the CD is inserted into your computer. ✍ If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you cannot reinstall the Sound Blaster software programs using the wizard's application recovery feature...supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you begin using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 Reinstall these programs as desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. If it does not ...
... Microsoft® Windows® Autoplay mode and starts automatically when the CD is inserted into your computer. ✍ If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you cannot reinstall the Sound Blaster software programs using the wizard's application recovery feature...supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you begin using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 Reinstall these programs as desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. If it does not ...
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... Online Manual for audio devices, and record sounds or music from various input sources or select audio effects. 42 Test 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 -
... Online Manual for audio devices, and record sounds or music from various input sources or select audio effects. 42 Test 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 -
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... is turned on . If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and turned on . Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that a CD is turned ... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is not in this ...
... is turned on . If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and turned on . Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that a CD is turned ... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is not in this ...