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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start10About The Front PanelThe front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk dri

About The Front Panel114 Floppy disk drive access indicatorLight is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.5 Optical drive acc

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start12About The Back PanelThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories

About The Back Panel134 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models)Connection for a standard display.5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 13

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15Setting Up Your ComputerYour computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features, therefore, some instructions may not apply to your sp

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start16Connecting A Display (Monitor)Display (Monitor)1 Plug the display cable into the monitor port*.2 If necessar

Connecting The Speakers17Connecting The SpeakersConnecting the PCVA-SP3A speakers (with a speaker power cable)1 Plug the cable attached to the back of

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start18Connecting the PCVA-SP3 speakers (with an AC adapter)1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speak

Connecting The Keyboard and Mouse19Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer.2 Plu

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start20Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.2 Plug the modem cable (

Connecting The Power Cord(s)21Connecting The Power Cord(s)wer Cord(s)1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start22Turning On Your ComputerWhen you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipmen

Registering Your Computer23Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regi

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start24Setting Up Your Dial-up ConnectionThe first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up you

Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection254 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.Phone and Modem Optio

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start265 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection.New Connection Wizard windo

Turning Off Your Computer27Turning Off Your ComputerFollow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.To

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29System And Application Recovery CD(s)You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.

3ContentsGetting Started ...5Unpacking Your Computer ...6Planning An Er

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start30Using The System Recovery CD(s) ystem Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk d

Using The System Recovery CD(s)31Using the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears duri

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start324 Turn off your computer.5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. Your screen displays the downloading p

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)33Using The Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual soft

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start34Reinstalling device driversThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the origin

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)357 Click to select the option, Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next.8 Click to cancel

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37TroubleshootingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start38About VAIO Computer FunctionsFunctionsMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a

About VAIO Computer Functions39If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the pow

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start4System And Application Recovery CD(s)D(s) ...29Using The System Recover

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start40Why is my system running slowly?❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications

About VAIO Computer Functions41Where can I find a listing of my computer's preinstalled hardware?You can find details about the drives, cards, an

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start42About SoftwareHow do I create an audio CD with preinstalled Sony software?Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage

About Software43Using the System Restore Wizard1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support window appe

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start445 In the Copy Items dialog box, click the read/write drive icon*, and click Copy.6 Under Other Places, click

About Software45Where can I find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles?You can find details about your computer’s preinstalled

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start46About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?Use the Eject button1 Make sure

About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)47Why isn’t my DVD playing properly?If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player applicatio

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start48Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW) record to CD-RW media at higher speeds?If you are having difficul

About The Speakers49About The SpeakersWhy is there no sound in any application?❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.❑ If you

5Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, an

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start50About The ModemdemWhy is my modem connection slow?Many factors influence modem connection speed:❑ Telephone

About The Modem51❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then clic

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start52About The MicrophoneWhy doesn’t my microphone work properly?Check that the microphone is plugged into the Mi

About The Mouse And Keyboard53About The Mouse And KeyboardWhy doesn’t my mouse work properly?❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start54How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.2

About Using Peripheral Equipment55About Using Peripheral EquipmentHow do I change the video resolution of my display?1 Click Start in the Windows task

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start56❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for informa

57SUPPORT OPTIONSSony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start58Immediate Help And SupportSupportYou can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy

Immediate Help And Support59❑ Preinstalled software Help files* — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes software’

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start6Unpacking Your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start60Software Help And SupportWhen you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check wi

Software Help And Support61Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express,Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.)PC-Cillin® Anti

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start62Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment)WordPerfect® Off

Contacting Sony For Help And Support63Contacting Sony For Help And SupportIf the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an imm

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start64Sony Customer Information Services CenterIf other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact

NOTICE65NOTICE© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start66The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy sav

NOTICE67Safety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start68❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’

NOTICE69Regulatory InformationModel No.: PCVA-IMB4AThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi

Unpacking Your Computer7Manuals❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. T

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start70FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) fo

NOTICE71DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For th

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start72INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification m

73IndexAACInput port 13Application Recovery CD(s)ARCDs 33reinstalling device drivers 34Reinstalling software 33ARCDdriver recovery 34audio problems 49

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start74FFAQBasic system functions 38Keyboard 53Microphone 52Modem 50Mouse 53Optical Disk Drive(s) 46Preinstalled so

Index75Ppowerbutton 11connecting power cord 20switch 11switch/button 27Printerport 12installing 55resuming after power save mode 55RRecovery CDs 7, 29

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start76TTelephone jack 13touch-tone dialing 51TroubleshootAdobe Acrobat Reader 60Adobe Photoshop Elements 60Adobe P

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start8Planning An Ergonomic Work SpaceBefore you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new comp

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9Locating Controls And PortsThis section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks that may be available on your computer.Your