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...desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Refer servicing to beam. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support ...when open the cabinet. to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or...
...desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Refer servicing to beam. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support ...when open the cabinet. to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or...
Quick Start Guide
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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
Quick Start Guide
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...cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 For details on ...the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown...
...cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 For details on ...the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown...
Quick Start Guide
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...; taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. It...
...; taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. It...
Quick Start Guide
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... are provided with additional registration opportunities later. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are not able to restart your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to turn on the unit. If you... are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the right speaker to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - To turn on the power. See the Limited ...
... are provided with additional registration opportunities later. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are not able to restart your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to turn on the unit. If you... are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the right speaker to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Protect your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - To turn on the power. See the Limited ...
Quick Start Guide
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...from the Sound Blaster Audigy CD The Sound Blaster Audigy CD supports 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 want to install, or clear ...all of these programs using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 After installation, you are available on this companion CD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on the supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you ...
...from the Sound Blaster Audigy CD The Sound Blaster Audigy CD supports 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 want to install, or clear ...all of these programs using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 After installation, you are available on this companion CD. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on the supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you ...
Quick Start Guide
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... respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Pressing and... six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 46 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the...
... respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Pressing and... six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 46 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the...
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...may experience some difficulty using the SP/DIF option for digital output? Follow these steps to support digital sound. If your computer's hardware configuration. 47 The Advanced Controls for information about your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card*, the Play Control settings must be changed ... instead of the keyboard or software program functions. * The Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card is available with certain VAIO® computers. Click the Advanced button. Troubleshooting Why can't I hear sound when using the mute feature during DVD playback.
...may experience some difficulty using the SP/DIF option for digital output? Follow these steps to support digital sound. If your computer's hardware configuration. 47 The Advanced Controls for information about your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card*, the Play Control settings must be changed ... instead of the keyboard or software program functions. * The Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card is available with certain VAIO® computers. Click the Advanced button. Troubleshooting Why can't I hear sound when using the mute feature during DVD playback.
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... features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers...
... features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers...
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.../pcsupport. To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to VAIO Life. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to use...
.../pcsupport. To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to VAIO Life. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to use...
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... Knowledge Base, a database that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to: ❑ quickly find the...
... Knowledge Base, a database that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to: ❑ quickly find the...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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...Media C enter PC . More of the features you depend on in Windows Media Player, include C D copying and music visualizations. Support for browsing removable media such as C ompactFlash cards, memory sticks, and wireless drives. Extended handling of picture files, including picture rotation, picture ...captioning, picture printing, and animated slide shows. If the computer is equipped with a radio tuner card, then the Media C enter PC plays both FM radio and Internet radio.
...Media C enter PC . More of the features you depend on in Windows Media Player, include C D copying and music visualizations. Support for browsing removable media such as C ompactFlash cards, memory sticks, and wireless drives. Extended handling of picture files, including picture rotation, picture ...captioning, picture printing, and animated slide shows. If the computer is equipped with a radio tuner card, then the Media C enter PC plays both FM radio and Internet radio.
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... Help button. The Media Center booklet. If you have technical questions, then you can contact the computer manufacturer. The Media C enter Web site. Get help and information about Media C enter. Technical support. The booklet covers basic setup tasks and introductory information about using Media C enter: Online Help. Post...
... Help button. The Media Center booklet. If you have technical questions, then you can contact the computer manufacturer. The Media C enter Web site. Get help and information about Media C enter. Technical support. The booklet covers basic setup tasks and introductory information about using Media C enter: Online Help. Post...
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... the START button on the taskbar. 3. All rights reserved. Go to delete, and then click Delete. For more information about removing programs, see Help and Support C enter. Page 11
... the START button on the taskbar. 3. All rights reserved. Go to delete, and then click Delete. For more information about removing programs, see Help and Support C enter. Page 11
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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...system volume might want to turn down the volume when you are finished using C ontrol Panel. You might be very loud when you reboot the computer. Volume settings in Media Center When you use the remote to turn up the volume in Media C enter, you are turning up the master ...volume for the entire Windows system. For more information about working with volume controls, see Help and Support C enter. Warning If you turn up the volume and then turn off Media C enter sounds © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. ...
...system volume might want to turn down the volume when you are finished using C ontrol Panel. You might be very loud when you reboot the computer. Volume settings in Media Center When you use the remote to turn up the volume in Media C enter, you are turning up the master ...volume for the entire Windows system. For more information about working with volume controls, see Help and Support C enter. Warning If you turn up the volume and then turn off Media C enter sounds © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved. ...
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Page 40 Support for wide-screen displays C hange the aspect ratio of the display area C hange the display resolution for wide-screen display Adjust your display © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved.
Page 40 Support for wide-screen displays C hange the aspect ratio of the display area C hange the display resolution for wide-screen display Adjust your display © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. All rights reserved.
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... choose a TV signal for you, and make sure that the signal out from your set-top box or wall outlet is properly connected to the computer. All rights reserved. Page 63 For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that carries the TV signal you want to watch TV... by a cable TV signal provider. Satellite Select this option if your home, then you do not want to use with Media C enter. Your computer might support a variety of an antenna. This could have both antenna and cable TV signals in your TV signal is provided through the use of TV signal...
... choose a TV signal for you, and make sure that the signal out from your set-top box or wall outlet is properly connected to the computer. All rights reserved. Page 63 For information about your particular configuration and to make sure that carries the TV signal you want to watch TV... by a cable TV signal provider. Satellite Select this option if your home, then you do not want to use with Media C enter. Your computer might support a variety of an antenna. This could have both antenna and cable TV signals in your TV signal is provided through the use of TV signal...
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C anadian postal codes must provide a ZIP code or postal code. If information about TV signal providers does not download, make sure that you are supported. If you have entered your ZIP code or postal code correctly. Page 92 Only five-digit ZIP codes (for the United States) and six-character ...
C anadian postal codes must provide a ZIP code or postal code. If information about TV signal providers does not download, make sure that you are supported. If you have entered your ZIP code or postal code correctly. Page 92 Only five-digit ZIP codes (for the United States) and six-character ...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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Select General. 3. Note Not all modems support caller ID. All rights reserved. You must be a subscriber to a caller ID service to your modem documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select Notifications, and ... telephone call notifications You can receive notification of incoming telephone calls and caller ID information if they are available. To find out whether your modem supports caller ID, refer to use this feature. 1. Page 111 Set telephone call notifications you want to see. Press the START button on the remote, and...
Select General. 3. Note Not all modems support caller ID. All rights reserved. You must be a subscriber to a caller ID service to your modem documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select Notifications, and ... telephone call notifications You can receive notification of incoming telephone calls and caller ID information if they are available. To find out whether your modem supports caller ID, refer to use this feature. 1. Page 111 Set telephone call notifications you want to see. Press the START button on the remote, and...
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Page 115 All rights reserved. Choose the type of display you have Media C enter supports four display types Traditional TV or computer monitor (C RT) Flat panel (LC D, plasma) Rear-projection, big-screen TV Front-projection TV If you are not sure what kind of display you have, then refer to your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
Page 115 All rights reserved. Choose the type of display you have Media C enter supports four display types Traditional TV or computer monitor (C RT) Flat panel (LC D, plasma) Rear-projection, big-screen TV Front-projection TV If you are not sure what kind of display you have, then refer to your hardware documentation. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.