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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 ........................... 11 SETTING UP YOUR VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO COMPUTER ........13 To Set Up Your Computer ...........[...]

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 ......................................... 43 About Your System Recovery CDs .......................... 44 About Using [...]

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. ❑ About Y our V AIO Digital Studio Computer ❑ T o Unpack Y our Computer ❑ T o Choose an Ergonomic Location[...]

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. V AIO A V applications This suite of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, [...]

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 . The i.LINK name and logo identif[...]

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 .90 data/fax modem. * * Actual u[...]

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 Digit al S tudio™ Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and[...]

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. 2 From the V A IO Help and Support menu, click V AIO User Guide[...]

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. ❑ V entilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on[...]

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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. ❑ T o Set Up Y our Computer ❑ To Tu r n o n Y o u r C o m p u t e r ❑ T o Register Y our Computer ❑ T o Set Up Y our Dial-up Connection ❑ T o[...]

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. 2 If necessary , plug the display [...]

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 . 2 Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. 3 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 int[...]

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 . 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port. Connecting the keyboard and mouse PRINTER i.LINK S400 KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK MONITOR[...]

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. Connecting the modem cable Y our computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the re[...]

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.LINK S400 MONITOR[...]

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 . T urning on your computer ✍ When you start your system for the firs[...]

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 . ❑ Limited wa[...]

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. The Location Information [...]

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. New Connection W izard window[...]

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 . Setting [...]

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. No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode.[...]

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 . The T urn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the T urn Off option. 3 W a[...]

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 . ❑ Ov er view Of Preinstalled Softw are Applications ❑ F or Answers T o Y our Software Questions[...]

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. Acrobat Reader software allows you to view , navigate, and print electronic documents in [...]

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. A T&T W orl[...]

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. Y ou can also save your images in a variety of popular file for[...]

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. T ask panes consolidate im[...]

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. For example, you can bookmark scenes to come back to them later . The customizabl[...]

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. The DVDs that you create with Simple DVD Maker can be played on [...]

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. Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® Sony Pictur es Digital Entert[...]

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. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Pr emiere® LE (On selected models) (Adobe System[...]

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. PC-Cillin® 2000 (T r end Micro, Inc.) * Support from 510-859-0308 is free [...]

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.) Sony Service [...]

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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. Y our computer may not be supplied with all of the featur es discussed in this section, depending on the system conf[...]

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 . ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are u[...]

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. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated[...]

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. For information on installing memory , please see the onlin[...]

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). T o access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the W indows taskbar and select T urn[...]

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. My drivers are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover drivers that came with [...]

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 . 2 Right-click the appropriate optical[...]

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. A region code is listed on the disc packaging. Regi[...]

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. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Ch[...]

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. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that t[...]

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. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4 Select the T one or Pulse option. [...]

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. ❑ Check that the telephone line is working properly . Y ou can ver[...]

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. Why is my microphone so 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: 1 Click[...]

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 . ❑ There may be dust or dirt insid[...]

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. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer ’ s W eb site for the latest drivers for y[...]

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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. ❑ About The P ower Source ❑ About Disposing Of The Lithium [...]

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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. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak curren[...]

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 . For the Son[...]

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 sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of [...]

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. ❑ Y our Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private[...]

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. ❑ Disconnect the s[...]

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). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force[...]

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. Handling CD or DVD media ❑ Do not [...]

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 software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: VA I O Q u i c k S t a r t The Quick S tart contains information on how to set u[...]

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. Knowledge Database This database provides instant access to informatio[...]

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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 48 B background noise 51 C caution lithium battery 58 speakers 59 CD playback problems 45, 47 tray eject 45 CD media 63 CD-ROM drive 7 CD-R W about t[...]

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 Electronic specifications sheet 64 electronic equipment 59 electrostatic discharge 61 Ergonomic considerations 11 F F AQ 39 Basic system functions 40 Changi[...]

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 documentation 64 Online specifications sheet 64 Operating system locks up 41 optical drive recording speed 47 tray eject 45 P parallel port changing typ[...]

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. 31 MovieShaker 31 PC-Cillin 2000 31 PicoPlayer 31 PowerDVD 32 preinstalled 27 Quicken 20[...]

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 computer 26, 57 turning on your computer 19 TV interference 59 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 57 upgrading your computer 61 UPS 57 V VA I O Computer Us[...]

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