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...OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and ...AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this product. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, PictureGear, DVgate, Click to DVD, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, ...
...OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and ...AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this product. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, PictureGear, DVgate, Click to DVD, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, ...
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... are trademarks of 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. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use...
... are trademarks of 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. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use...
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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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... (PCVA-SP4) Keyboard Video adapter Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information...
... (PCVA-SP4) Keyboard Video adapter Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information...
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.... Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs on the applications included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Unpacking your computer. It also includes information on your system, how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to contact software vendors, and solve...
.... Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs on the applications included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Unpacking your computer. It also includes information on your system, how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to contact software vendors, and solve...
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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. 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.
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...or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots ✍ i.LINK is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. 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... on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other. 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 your system, such ...
...or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots ✍ i.LINK is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. 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... on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other. 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 your system, such ...
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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 ...supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration 22 See the specifications sheet for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
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 ...supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration 22 See the specifications sheet for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
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...-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 a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23 About the Sub-Woofer About... the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. ...
...-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 a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23 About the Sub-Woofer About... the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. ...
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...functions. Mute Press to restore sound. 24 Press the Mute button again to turn off the sound. 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 ...
...functions. Mute Press to restore sound. 24 Press the Mute button again to turn off the sound. 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 ...
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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 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.
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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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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 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.
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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 on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Using other end of the modem cable...panel of your network administrator. 34 For help on the rear panel. 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 ...
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 on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Using other end of the modem cable...panel of your network administrator. 34 For help on the rear panel. 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 ...
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.... Follow the on the power. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to restart your computer. Protect your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - If you...
.... Follow the on the power. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On your Computer When you start your system for more details. ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to restart your computer. Protect your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - If you...
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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 Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Congratulations!
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...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 begin using your new sound card, to restart your computer's optical drive. If it does not start automatically, follow ... Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you cannot reinstall the Sound Blaster software programs using the wizard's application recovery feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. You can install any...
...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 begin using your new sound card, to restart your computer's optical drive. If it does not start automatically, follow ... Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you cannot reinstall the Sound Blaster software programs using the wizard's application recovery feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. You can install any...
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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 - Use either the ...
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 - Use either the ...
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...that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly. ❑ If 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... You can also find helpful information on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the power cord and all of the features or software discussed...
...that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly. ❑ If 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... You can also find helpful information on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the power cord and all of the features or software discussed...