Sony Vaio Series quick start Frequently Asked Questions

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This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using Support Resources. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. To view the specific configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet.

About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions

About Changing Your System’s Default Settings

About Your System Recovery CDs

About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)

About The Speakers

About The Modem

About The Microphone

About The Mouse And Keyboard

About Using A Peripheral Device

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Frequently Asked Questions Welcome DVD-ROM drive not available on all models About Your Vaio Digital Studio ComputerVaio AV applications DVD-RW drive not available on all modelsVaio Smart keyboard Preinstalled softwareCD-ROM drive not available on all models Link Ieee 1394 interfaceExceptional performance CommunicationsComputer and accessories To Unpack Your ComputerManuals Software Library Recovery CDsPlanning your workspace To Choose an Ergonomic LocationVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting UP Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display monitorConnecting a display Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakersConnecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouseConnecting the modem cable Connecting the modem cableConnecting the power cords Connecting the power cordsTo Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computerTurning on your computer To Register Your Computer Location Information window To Set Up Your Dial-up ConnectionPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window Setting up your system’s power management To Set Up Power Management ModesColor Mode Stand by mode indicatorsAbout the power switch To Shut Down Your ComputerTurning off your computer About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Overview Of Preinstalled Software ApplicationsAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected modelsDigitalPrint AT&T WorldNet ServiceAmerica Online Clié Converter On selected modelsEarthLinkSM Total Access DVgateMicrosoft Office XP Professional On selected models MovieShaker PC-CillinPicoPlayer RealPlayer PowerDVDQuicken 2002 New User Edition QuickTimeSonicStage Premium On selected models Simple DVD Maker On selected modelsSmart Capture SonicStage On selected modelsSony on Yahoo Vaio Action SetupSony ScreenBlast Acid Sony ScreenBlast Sound ForgeAdobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version DVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic SolutionsEarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc For Answers To Your Software QuestionsRecordNow DX Veritas Software Corp PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc RealPlayer RealNetworks, IncSony Service Center Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncWordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Frequently Asked Questions My computer does not start About Vaio Digital Studio Computer FunctionsCannot find the Windows taskbar Why is my system running slowly? How do I change the video resolution of my display? About Changing Your System’s Default SettingsAbout Your System Recovery CDs About Using The Optical Disc Drives Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? Why isn’t my DVD playing properly? Why doesnt my optical drive CD-RW record to CD-RW media? About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application?Why is my modem connection slow? About The ModemHow do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Why doesn’t my modem work properly? Why doesn’t my microphone work properly? Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?About The Microphone About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn’t my mouse work properly?How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? Why doesn’t my keyboard work properly?How do I install a printer? About Using a Peripheral DeviceVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System Hard disk drive Moisture condensationAbout Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display Handling CD or DVD media Cleaning CD or DVD mediaAbout DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disksAbout Support Resources About Support Resources Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Index DVD-RW Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Vaio Sony Electronics Inc