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  • Page 1 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome..............5 Features..................5 Unpacking Your Computer ............. 8 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer ....10 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer......11 To Set Up Your Computer ............11 To Turn On Your Computer ............16 To Register Your Computer ............
  • Page 4 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information technology features. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage, MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media...
  • Page 6 ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 7: Preinstalled Software

    Features Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more.

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories Display (Sold separately) System Unit Speakers Power Cord Modem Cable Mouse AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information.

  • Page 9: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

  • Page 10: To Choose An Ergonomic Location For Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Planning your workspace ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and install peripheral devices.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the speakers Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the keyboard and mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port. Connecting the keyboard and mouse KEYBOARD MOUSE NETWORK LINK MONITOR PRINTER...
  • Page 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords Unplug your phone’s cable from the wall jack, and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Line jack on the computer, and then plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack.
  • Page 15 To Set Up Your Computer Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. Connecting the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK LINK MONITOR PRINTER...

  • Page 16: To Turn On Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn On Your Computer Turning on your computer Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. ✍...

  • Page 17: To Register Your Computer

    To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take 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.
  • Page 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Phone and Modem Options window Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.

  • Page 19: To Use The Stand By Mode

    To Use the Stand by Mode To Use the Stand by Mode When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can put it in Stand by mode instead of turning it off completely. Putting the computer in Stand by mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use.
  • Page 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Select the Power Schemes tab. Choose an option from the Power schemes drop-down list. ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes drop- down menu, choose your settings and then click Save As. Click Apply and then click OK.

  • Page 21: To Use The System Hibernate Mode

    To Use the System Hibernate Mode To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down. When you bring the system out of hibernation mode, it returns to the previous state. Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode You can set your computer to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps:...

  • Page 22: To Shut Down Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 23: About The Software On Your Computer

    DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or...
  • Page 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments.
  • Page 25 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 26 Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e-mail.
  • Page 27 About the Software on Your Computer Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
  • Page 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”...
  • Page 31 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. Select “I/O Device Configuration” and press Enter.
  • Page 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon.
  • Page 33 Topics If you hear audio but cannot see video, your computer’s video resolution may be set too high. To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To check your video resolution, see the Troubleshooting topic, “How do I change the video resolution of my display?”...
  • Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? If you are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for recording purposes, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings.
  • Page 35 Topics ❑ Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click “Adjust the system volume.” From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level.
  • Page 36 Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem.
  • Page 37 Topics Topic: My microphone does not work. Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC jack. Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise. If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.
  • Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise. ✍...
  • Page 39 Topics Topic: 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
  • Page 40 Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 41: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, components, and accessories. The power source ❑ Your 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.
  • Page 42 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 43 Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).

  • Page 44: Using The Hard Disk Drive

    ❑ Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony suggests that you keep your CRT display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑...

  • Page 45: Handling Floppy Disks

    Notes on Use ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑...

  • Page 46: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer’s preinstalled software applications. Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.

  • Page 47: Sony Service Center

    Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony Style Connect™ (E-Solutions) Web site http://www.sonystyleconnect.com phone 888-584-4467 Microsoft®...

  • Page 48: Resources

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: VAIO® QuickStart The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.

  • Page 49: Index

    Index setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30 power 41 upgrading 43 Adobe Acrobat Reader 23 using the hard disk drive 44 Adobe Premiere LE 23 condensation 43 air circulation 42 Connecting America Online 23 CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 cables...
  • Page 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart EarthLink Network Total Access Media Bar DVD Player 24 Microphone electrostatic discharge 44 sensitivity 37 Ergonomic considerations 10 troubleshooting 37 Microsoft Internet Explorer 24 Microsoft Office XP Professional 24 Floppy disk Microsoft Office XP Small handling media 45 Business Edition 25 Microsoft Outlook Express 25...
  • Page 51 42 RealJukebox 26 Resources RealPlayer 26 Sony supported 46 Smart Capture 26 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 setting up SonyStyle Connect 26 computer 11 VAIO Action Setup 27 dial-up connection 17 VisualFlow 27 shut down...
  • Page 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protection 41 System Hibernate mode 21 Uninterruptible Power Supply 41 System response problems 39 upgrading system upgrading 43 procedures 43 UPS 41 Troubleshooting Change the parallel port type VAIO Action Setup 27 VAIO AV Applications 5 Changing video resolution VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10, 42...
  • Page 56 4-658-842-11 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...

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