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3 CONTENTS WELCOME ....................................................5 About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ..............6 To Unpack Your Computer .........................................9 To Choose an Ergonomic Location .......................
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........ 39 About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions .................................................. 40 About Changing Your System’s Default Settings ...................
5 WE L C O M E Congratulations on your pur chase of the Sony V AIO Digital S tudio™ computer! Y our new , high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology featur es.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 6 About Y our V AIO Digital Studio Computer Y our computer may not be equipped with all of the features listed in this section. T o view the specific configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet.
About Y our V AIO Digital Studio Computer 7 CD-ROM drive (not a vailable on all models) Y ou can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CD-ROM drive. i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface T wo built-in i.LINK ports, located on the front and rear panels, provide you with digital connection capability .
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 8 Communications Y ou have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Exceptional performance Y our computer includes an AMD Athlon™ XP processor , a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface, and a V .
T o Unpack Y our Computer 9 T o Unpac k Y our Computer Manuals ❑ V AIO Digit al S tudio™ Computer Quick S tart — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer . The Quick Start also provides software and support information.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 10 ❑ Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your V A IO computer . T o view this online information: 1 Click Start in the W indows taskbar , then click V AIO Help and Support.
T o Choose an Ergonomic Location 11 T o Choose an Er gonomic Location Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer . Planning y our workspace ❑ S table work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.
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13 SETTING UP Y OUR V AIO DIGITAL STUDIO COMPUTER Y our computer has many new and exciting featur es. This section contains information on setting up your computer and connecting peripheral devices.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 14 T o Set Up Y our Computer Y our computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port.
T o Set Up Y o ur Computer 15 Connecting the speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker .
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 16 Connecting the keyboar d and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer .
T o Set Up Y o ur Computer 17 Connecting the modem cable 1 Unplug 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 end of the cable into the wall jack.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 18 Connecting the power cor ds 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer . 2 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. Connecting the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER SERIAL HEADPHONES LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK i.
T o T urn on Y our Computer 19 T o T urn on Y our Computer T urning on your computer 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 turn on the power .
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 20 T o Register Y our Computer T ake advantage of Sony’ s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer .
T o Set Up Y our Dial-up Connection 21 T o Set Up Y our Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dial- up connection: 1 Click Start from the W indows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click New Connection W izard.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 22 3 Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Phone and Modem Options window.
T o Set Up Y our Dial-up Connection 23 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection W izard appears. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 24 T o Set Up P o wer Management Modes When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can set your system to automatically enter a power management mode. Y our computer may have difficulty resuming from a power -saving mode, if the power scheme is not set up correctly .
T o Set Up P ower Management Modes 25 Stand by mode indicators Y ou can identify power management mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Color Mode Amber Computer is in Stand by mode. Blue Computer is in Normal mode, ready to use.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 26 T o Shut Do wn Y our Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. T urning off your computer 1 Click Start in the W indows taskbar and select T urn Off Computer .
27 ABOUT THE SOFTW ARE ON Y OUR COMPUTER Y our V AIO® computer is r eady to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section pr ovides an overview of the softwar e titles preinstalled on your computer .
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 28 Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications Y our computer may not include all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration purchased. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Adobe Systems Inc.
Overview Of Preinstalled Softw are Applications 29 America Online® America Online, Inc. America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 30 DVgate™ Sony Electr onics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your own video clips and still images. Y ou can edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments.
Overview Of Preinstalled Softw are Applications 31 Microsoft® Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models) Micr osoft Corp. Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition helps you get work done more quickly by providing real-time, context-sensitive options for important actions, from formatting to error correction.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 32 PowerDVD CyberLink Corp. PowerDVD software offers high-quality playback of DVD movies on your computer . PowerDVD software includes all the controls you expect from a home DVD player , plus a range of additional features.
Overview Of Preinstalled Softw are Applications 33 Simple DVD Maker (On selected models) Sony Electr onics Inc. Simple DVD Maker software enables you to create video CDs and DVDs by writing Giga Pocket™ V ideo Capsules and video playlists to DVD-R, DVD-R W , CD-R W , and CD-R media.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 34 Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID Sony Pictur es Digital Entertainment W ith the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty-free music by utilizing its loop-based production tool, including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects.
F or Ans wers T o Y our Software Questions 35 For Answer s T o Y our Software Questions Check this support listing to locate support information for your computer ’ s preinstalled software applications from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 36 Microsoft® W indows® Operating System, Internet Explorer , Outlook® Express, Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.) * Support from 888-4-SONY -PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of pur- chase.
F or Ans wers T o Y our Software Questions 37 Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) * Support from 888-4-SONY -PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of pur- chase. Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony Scr eenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) W ordPerfect® Office 2002 S tandard (Corel Corp.
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39 F REQUENTLY ASK ED QUESTIONS This section describes how to tr oubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer . Many pr oblems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e using Support Resour ces.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 40 About V AIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer .
About V AIO Digital Studio Computer Functions 41 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 42 Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help.
About Changing Y our System ’ s Def ault Settings 43 About Changing Y our System ’ s Default Settings How do I change the parallel port type to ECP , EPP , or bi-directional? Y ou can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility).
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 44 About Y our System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? See “Reinstalling software applications” in the online User Guide for more information.
About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) 45 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) Why doesn ’ t my optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the W indows taskbar , then select My Computer .
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 46 Why isn ’ t my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive.
About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) 47 When I click an application icon, the message, “ Y ou must insert the application CD into your drive ” appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application’ s CD-ROM.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 48 About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.
About The Modem 49 About The Modem How do I change my modem to rotary or T ouch-T one dialing? 1 Click Start in the W indows taskbar , then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3 From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 50 Why doesn ’ t my modem work properly? Y our modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly , check the following: ❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the Line jack.
About The Microphone 51 About The Micr ophone Why doesn ’ t my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 52 About The Mouse And Ke yboard Why doesn ’ t my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. T urn off your computer , wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer .
About Using A P eri pheral De vice 53 About Using A P eripheral Device How do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation.
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55 NOTES ON USE The information in this section pr ovides basic procedur es for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade pr ocedures. A support r esour ce listing is also pr ovided to help you locate the appr opriate support options.
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About The P ower Source 57 About The P ower Sour ce ❑ Y our computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only . ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 58 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly . In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Y ou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center .
About Handling The Computer System 59 About Handling The Computer System ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunli.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 60 ❑ Y our computer , keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects.
About Upgrading Y our Computer System 61 About Upgrading Y our Computer System The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 62 About Handling A Monitor (Displa y) ❑ Do not change the display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly . Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz).
A b o u t DV D, C D, A n d F l o p p y D i s k M e d i a 63 About D VD , CD , And Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 64 About Suppor t Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled .
About Suppor t Resources 65 Software application manuals and Help Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as Help. Y ou can access Help from the Help menu within the specific application. A printed manual may be available for some applications.
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67 INDE X A Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 air circulation 59 America Online 29 Answers to Software Questions 35 A T&T W orldNet Service 29 audio problems.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 68 DVDit! for V AIO PCs 29 DVD-R W about the drive 6 recording problems 47 DVgate 30 E Earthlink Network T otal Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 Electr.
Inde x 69 Moisture condensation 60 monitor changing video resolution 43 refresh rate 62 mouse connecting 16 left-hand users 52 troubleshooting 52 MovieShaker 31 multiple telephone lines 60 O Online do.
V AIO Digital Studio Computer Quic k Star t 70 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for V AIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network T otal Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal V ideo Recorder 30 help 65 Microsoft Office XP Professional Ed. 30 Microsoft Office XP Small Business Ed.
Inde x 71 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64 system response 42 T opics 39 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 turning off your c.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sony Vaio Series c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sony Vaio Series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sony Vaio Series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sony Vaio Series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sony Vaio Series, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sony Vaio Series.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sony Vaio Series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sony Vaio Series ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
