Sony PCV-R553DS, PCV-R558DS, PCV-R556DS manual Resources, Quick Start

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Resources

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:

1	Quick Start	Contains information on how to set up your computer
		quickly and easily.

2	User Guide	Contains information on how to get the most from your
		computer, find help, and solve common problems. Also
		includes product specifications.

3Electronic Documentation

QuickStart and the User Guide are available electronically on your hard drive. Two additional documents, “Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer” and Troubleshooting Help are also available. To access these documents, click the Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to the desired document.

4Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software

Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access online help files from the Help menu in a specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications.

5Knowledge Database

Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

6Sony 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 and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.)

7Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport

8VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your

Reference Manual computer's hardware. This document is available from Sony's website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Owner’s RecordSafety Information and Caution Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide FCC Part Regulatory InformationTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents Index Choosing an Ergonomic Location WelcomeDigital Studio front panel Front Panel OverviewHD drive access indicator light PCV-R553DS back panel Back Panel OverviewPCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS back panel Line in connector To change the settings of the S Keys Vaio Action SetupTo pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired function Pre-setting i.LINK devicesTo change the window design of Sony software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareMedia Bar Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsCreate a Movie using Shaker Movie ShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Creating a Photo Album Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Managing Your PicturesMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg When capturing clips Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video Recorder Using DVgateTo defragment your hard disk drive When recording AVI files to tapeHard Drive Partition Defragmenting your Hard Disk DriveRun Disk Defragmenter Link IEEE1394 CompatibilityTo enable Smart Connect Enabling Smart ConnectTo connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Enabling Ethernet To enable the Ethernet connectionUsing the System Recovery CDs System and Application Recovery CDsInsert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTroubleshooting Topic My computer does not startTopic My computer or software program locks up Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? Topic My CD drive tray does not open Topic I cannot play a CD-ROMTopic I cannot play a DVD-ROM Topic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player Topic Why is there no sound in any application? Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display?Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise Topic My microphone does not workPage Topic Why is my system running slowly? Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface?Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Topic How do I install a printer? To Reach Sony On the Power SourceVaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On InstallationOn Handling On Upgrading the System On Moisture CondensationOn Handling a CRT Display On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD or DVD Media On Handling DiskettesOn Handling CD or DVD Media Quick Start ResourcesFor Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service CenterDirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Mpeg Specifications PCV-R553DSSupplied Accessories PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DSLink cable PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS only Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide