Sony Vaio Series Manuel d'utilisateur

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start10❑ Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your

To Choose an Ergonomic Location11To Choose an Ergonomic LocationBefore you get started, find the best location for your new computer.Planning your wor

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13SETTING UP YOUR VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO COMPUTERYour computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your c

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start14To Set Up Your ComputerYour computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this secti

To Set Up Your Computer15Connecting the speakers1 Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker.2 P

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start16Connecting the keyboard and mouse1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the compute

To Set Up Your Computer17Connecting the modem cable1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line ja

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start18Connecting the power cords1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and p

To Turn on Your Computer19To Turn on Your ComputerTurning on your computer1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.2 Press the po

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start20To Register Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these b

To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection21To Set Up Your Dial-up ConnectionThe first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dial-u

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start223 Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears.Phone and Mod

To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection234 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.5 Follow the on-screen

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start24To Set Up Power Management ModesWhen you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you ca

To Set Up Power Management Modes25Stand by mode indicatorsYou can identify power management mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicato

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start26To Shut Down Your ComputerWhen you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use t

27ABOUT THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTERYour VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This secti

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start28Overview Of Preinstalled Software ApplicationsYour computer may not include all of the software applications

Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications29America Online®America Online, Inc.America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch

3CONTENTSWELCOME...5About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ...6To Unpack Your Computer...

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start30DVgate™Sony Electronics Inc.Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your own

Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications31Microsoft® Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models)Microsoft Corp.Microsoft Office XP Sma

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start32PowerDVDCyberLink Corp.PowerDVD software offers high-quality playback of DVD movies on your computer. PowerD

Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications33Simple DVD Maker (On selected models)Sony Electronics Inc.Simple DVD Maker software enables you to cre

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start34Sony ScreenBlast™ ACIDSony Pictures Digital EntertainmentWith the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software yo

For Answers To Your Software Questions35For Answers To Your Software QuestionsCheck this support listing to locate support information for your comput

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start36Microsoft® Windows® Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Office XP (On selected models) (M

For Answers To Your Software Questions37Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)* Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the

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39FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start4FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...39About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions...

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start40About VAIO Digital Studio Computer FunctionsMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged

About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions41If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start42Why is my system running slowly?❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications

About Changing Your System’s Default Settings43About Changing Your System’s Default SettingsHow do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start44About Your System Recovery CDsMy files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software applications that

About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)45About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?Use the Eject button1 Make sure the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start46Why isn’t my DVD playing properly?If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player applica

About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)47When I click an application icon, the message, “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appears and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start48About The SpeakersWhy is there no sound in any application?❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the He

About The Modem49About The ModemHow do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Pane

5WELCOMECongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, vi

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start50Why doesn’t my modem work properly?Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your m

About The Microphone51About The MicrophoneWhy doesn’t my microphone work properly?Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Why i

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start52About The Mouse And KeyboardWhy doesn’t my mouse work properly?❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely in

About Using A Peripheral Device53About Using A Peripheral DeviceHow do I install a printer?❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connect

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55NOTES ON USEThe information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, a

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About The Power Source57About The Power Source❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start58About Disposing Of The Lithium BatteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal o

About Handling The Computer System59About Handling The Computer System ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start6About Your VAIO Digital Studio ComputerYour computer may not be equipped with all of the features listed in t

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start60❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump th

About Upgrading Your Computer System61About Upgrading Your Computer SystemThe upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start62About Handling A Monitor (Display)❑ Do not change the display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the

About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media63About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaHandling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surfac

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start64About Support ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions

About Support Resources65Software application manuals and HelpMost manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as Help. You

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67INDEXAAdobe Acrobat Reader 28Adobe Photoshop Elements 28Adobe Premiere LE 28air circulation 59America Online 29Answers to Software Questions 35AT&am

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start68DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29DVD-RWabout the drive 6recording problems 47DVgate 30EEarthlink Network Total Access 3

Index69Moisture condensation 60monitorchanging video resolution 43refresh rate 62mouseconnecting 16left-hand users 52troubleshooting 52MovieShaker 31m

About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer7CD-ROM drive (not available on all models)You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quali

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start70driver recovery 44DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29DVgate 30EarthLink Network Total Access 30Giga Pocket Personal Video

Index71Sony customer support 20Speakers 48startup problems 40support resource listing 64system response 42Topics 39Using peripheral devices 53Using Sy

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start8CommunicationsYou have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-ma

To Unpack Your Computer9To Unpack Your ComputerManuals❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and regis