Sony VAIO Countertop Computer Quick Start Manual

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• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Index 61 P parallel port changing type 39 party lines 53 PBX 53 PC-Cillin 2000 31 PictureGear 31 power connecting power cord 16 cord 51 disconnecting power cord 51 fluctuations or loss 51 source 51 source, precautions 51 switch/button 25 Power Saving Mode 23 Power saving mode indicators 24 precautions on power source 51 preinstalled software 27 printer installing 48 Q Quicken 2002 31 R radio interference 53 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering drivers 38 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 41 registering your computer 19 removing side cov

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 38 My optical drive tray does not open. There are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: ❑ 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 Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2 Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu. I cannot play a DVD or CD. ❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before tryin

• VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 26 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. ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro ArcS

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 34 Quicken® 2002 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) RealPlayer®, RealJukebox (RealNetworks, Inc.) RecordNow™ DX (VERITAS Software Corp.) * Telephone support is provided by Sony. 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. WordPerfect® (Corel Corporation) * Support from 613-274-0500 is fee-based. The online support is free of charge. Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Web site and

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Welcome 7 Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and “Sony-Tuned” MPEG digital video playback. Microsoft Windows XP 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 Inter

• 25 About The Software On Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. Overview of Software Applications Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print elect

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, 35 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 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 using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (U

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 62 Microsoft Word 30 MovieShaker 30 PC-Cillin 2000 31 PictureGear 31 preinstalled 27 Quicken 2002 31 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering applications 37 Smart Capture 32 SonicStage 32 Sony on Yahoo! 33 stopped responding 38 VisualFlow 33 WordPerfect 33 SonicStage 32 Sony customer support 19 Sony on Yahoo! 33 speakers 14 caution 52 starting your computer 18 surge protectors 51 system response problem 47 T telephone service 53 Troubleshooting 38 CD playback problems 42 CD/DVD playback problems 40 CD-RW recording 42 changing parallel port type 39 computer stopped responding 38 DV

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 28 Microsoft Office XP Professional (On selected models) Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Office XP redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter, simpler way of working. New Office XP features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more, that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime. Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models) Microsoft Corp. With Microsoft Office XP you’ll find a powerful new technology

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 40 When I click an application icon, a message such as “You 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. ❑ Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? If you are having diffi

• To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11 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. ❑ Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and bac

• To Set Up Power Management Modes 23 To Set Up Power 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. Your computer may have difficulty resuming from a power-saving mode, if the power scheme is not set up correctly. Setting up your system’s power management Sony recommends following th

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Notes on Use 53 Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ 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. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Handling CD or DVD media ❑ Do not touch the surface of

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 18 To Turn on Your Computer Turning 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. Turning on your computer ✍ When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer. Please respond to this request immediately.

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Troubleshooting 43 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your modem. 4 Click Properties. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then clic

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, 59 Index A Adobe Acrobat Reader 27 Adobe Photoshop Elements 27 Adobe Premiere LE 27 air circulation 52 America Online 28 audio problems 43 C caution lithium battery 52 speakers 52 CD playback problems 40, 42 tray eject 40 CD-RW recording problems 42 computer adjusting voltage settings 51 changing parallel port type 39 condensation 53 dispose of lithium battery 52 hard disk drive 55 proper handling 52 registration 19 removing side cover 51 setting up 13 shutting down 51 startup problems 37 system response problem 38 turning off 25 turn

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer 15 Connecting the keyboard 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

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Troubleshooting 39 I cannot play a DVD. 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. Region code indicators such as “1” or “ALL” are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc. Unless a “1” or “ALL” appears on the DVD or on its packag

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, Troubleshooting 47 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.

• Sony VAIO Countertop Computer, To Register Your Computer 19 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. ❑ Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instruc

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