VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide
Contents Welcome.......................................................5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview..................................................7 Back Panel Overview ................................................10 VAIO Action Setup ....................................13 Shortcut Keys ............................................................13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications ...............................
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition ......................................... 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility ........................... 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) ......................63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s) ......................... 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) .................. 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD............................... 67 Troubleshooting..................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system.
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Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ 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.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
Locating Controls And Connectors 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.
Locating Controls And Connectors 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ethernet port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device.
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VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with the following applications as their default settings: ❑ S1 — Outlook® Express ❑ S2 — Internet Explorer ❑ S3 — SonicStage ❑ S4 — PictureGear™ ❑ S5 — MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 — Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. ✍ You can drag an application to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Next.
VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of Preinstalled Software 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 inkjet printer. DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.
Overview of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. 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. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence.
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DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder, print high-quality photos, and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family. DigitalPrint main window Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder. Click OK.
DigitalPrint Software 3 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window. Capture Pictures from Video window 4 Select the desired pictures, and click Get Pictures. The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears. 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture. You can use (Rotate) to change the position of a selected picture. Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print.
DigitalPrint Software Printer and Paper selection window 6 Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos. Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own drawing talent. Add, remove, and change your designs to create your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to open the PhotoDecor - New PhotoDecor window.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate. The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon, and then dragging the decoration onto your photo. 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed. You can save your decorated pictures before printing. Name the new picture, and click Save.
DigitalPrint Software 2 Click Create New Album. The Select Photo window appears. 3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed. Click List to select individual pictures from each folder. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template for your album. Use the scroll bar to see all available designs. When you have selected the design, the Select Layout window appears. 5 Select a page layout for your album.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to select a media type. A new window opens. 3 Click the paper layout icon. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media. You can create a song or video list, depending on the type of media label being created.
DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer. After connecting the device, turn its power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. To use DVgate™ software with a digital video camcorder ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this may produce a malfunction in the device.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by closing other applications on your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape.
MovieShaker Software MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music. You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray, adds effects, and combines them randomly into a 30-second movie. After you “Shake” your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color and contrast, and by modifying its length. Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import.
MovieShaker Software Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab. The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray. Shake tray Shake tab Shake pattern tray Shake! button Playback buttons 3 Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated. 4 Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the Playback buttons.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray. Effect tray window (Effect button selected) Effect button Effect icons Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray. 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect.
MovieShaker Software Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double-click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Text button on the Editing tray. Effects Tray (Text button selected) 3 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text. The Text Setting dialog box appears. Enter your text, and select the font, size, color, and positioning for your text. 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Export button on the Story Board tray. 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to view its description and use. Export window 4 Click Next. 5 Confirm that you want to continue. 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file, name your file, and click Save.
MovieShaker Software Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends. ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web-based service. You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using MovieShaker and ImageStation applications.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on-screen instructions to access your ImageStation account.
PictureGear Software PictureGear Software PictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Use PictureGear software to brighten, add contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and HTML photo albums.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to include in your album. PIctureGear Album Maker window 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the “Make soon” button to create your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings.
PictureGear Software 6 Click the “Customize the design” button to add pictures, frames, text, and effects. Custom Album window ✍ If you select the Custom Album process, the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box. Custom album “Completed” window 7 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album. 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK. 9 The PictureGear™ Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.
Smart Capture 1 2 3 4 Mode indicator Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). Mode dial 5 Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. 6 Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode. Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips. Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window appears. Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs: 6 ❑ Capturing Mode — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer, or Panorama Capture modes. ❑ Image Size — Select the image size, horizontal by vertical, in pixels.
Smart Capture To capture a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window, click the Capture button. The Still Viewer window appears. You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time. Still Viewer window 2 Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your still images or videos. Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture, and then click Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main window appears. 2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). An image appears in the Smart Capture main window.
Smart Capture 5 ❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips. ❑ Capture Button — Set the characteristics of the software’s on-screen Capture button. You can start and stop recording by clicking the Capture button (this is the default characteristic). You can select Anti-Ground Shooting, which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button. Recording will stop when you release the button.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie. Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue. ✍ If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti-Ground setting, you must click and hold the Capture button to record your movie.
Smart Capture To upload with Movie Player 1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Image Uploader window 2 Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies. ✍ The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie. No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Still Viewer window, click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site. The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status. Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies. ✍ The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie. No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded. 4 Go to http://www.imagestation.
SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a new jukebox application that adds a host of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. SonicStage software lets you play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab — The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as recording to the computer’s hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. — Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your computer to ❑ Playlist tab only. — View the available Playlists as “tree + list” or “list” ❑ Transfer tab — View the available Playlists on your computer. You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media.
SonicStage Software 1 2 3 4 Feature tabs 5 Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. 6 Player control buttons Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward, and reverse. You can increase or decrease volume and switch view modes. Playlist drop-down list 7 (Playlist view) Displays available playlists and audio files. File tree view (Playlist view) Displays the folders available on your computer, enabling you to locate your audio files.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don’t want to record. You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want to record. If your Internet connection is active, you can use the view the name of your CD and its song titles. CD Info button to ✍ The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs.
SonicStage Software Check-Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. Transfer window 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Check In ✍ The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window.
SonicStage Software Additional features ❑ SonicStage Tutorial — SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features. ❑ SonicStage Backup Tool — You can back up and restore music, graphics, and information data managed by SonicStage. You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool. ❑ Import audio files in various formats — You can import audio files in various formats, such as MP3 or WAV standards.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear™, PictureToy™, and Memory Stick Slideshow.
VisualFlow Software 4 Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method. 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties. 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions. 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen. Double-clicking an image shows an enlarged view. 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components VAIO® Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder. If your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software, install the VAIO Edit Component plug-in to ensure compatibility with Sony digital camcorders.
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer’s hard disk drive performance and connecting a compatible i.LINK® device. Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition regularly. To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports. ✍ 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.
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for more information on installation and use.
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System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all the original software applications. Your computer is returned to the original factory settings. The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
To Use the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive. The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer. ✍ If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or specific application. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive.
To Use the Driver Recovery CD To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
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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).
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. See “To Use the Driver Recovery CD” in the online User Guide, for more information. You can access the online User Guide as follows: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. My computer or software application stopped responding.
Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 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. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media.
Troubleshooting 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.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 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.
Troubleshooting 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 they are charged. ❑ If your speakers use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is slow. Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise ❑ Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary.
Troubleshooting ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 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.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. 5 In the section, “Adjust volume for,” select the Recording option. Click OK. 6 From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down.
Troubleshooting My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select “Switch primary and secondary buttons” under the Button Configuration options. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the Keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open applications.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer’s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems.
Troubleshooting 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.
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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. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Disposal 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. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated.
Notes on Use ❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse, shut down your computer and then unplug it. You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. ❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Upgrading the 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.
Notes on Use 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.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 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. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems.
Resources Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics. Select the topics that you want to view. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.
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Index A Input port 11 air circulation 84 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 66 audio file formats 55 audio problems 75 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 B D Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 83 display port 11 refresh rate 86 Driver Recovery CD DRCD
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide E L electronic equipment 84 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 electrostatic discharge 86 EMD service 49 encryption 49 Ethernet port 11 Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.
Index optical drive recording speed 74 tray eject 72 P parallel port changing type 71 partitioning your hard disk drive 59 party lines 85 PBX (Private Branch Exchange) 85 PictureGear software 37 creating a photo album 38 managing pictures 37 power button 9 cord 83 disconnecting power cord 83 fluctuations or loss 83 source 83 source, precautions 83 switch 9 precautions about power source 83 Printer port 11 printer installing 80 R radio interference 85 recovering drivers 70 Recovery CDs 63 region codes 73
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD/DVD playback problems 72 CD-RW recording 74 changing parallel port type 71 computer stopped responding 70 DVD playback problems 73 DVD-RW recording 74 keyboard 79 microphone 77 modem 76 modem speed 76 mouse 78 operating system locks up 71 optical drive tray eject 72 printer installation 80 recover applications 69 software audio problems 75 startup problems 69 system response 79 Topics 69 turning off your computer 83 TV interference 85 U Uninterruptible Power Supp
