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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions

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 a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD).

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.

If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.

Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

Check that the computer is not in stand by mode.

Why did my computer or software application stop responding?

You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding.

1Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows® Task Manager window appears.

2From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”

3Select the application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application.

If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try the following steps:

1Save any open files, if possible.

2Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears.

3Click Restart.

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Frequently Asked Questions Welcome About Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Vaio AV applicationsDVD-RW drive not available on all models DVD-ROM drive not available on all modelsPreinstalled software CD-ROM drive not available on all modelsLink Ieee 1394 interface Vaio Smart keyboardCommunications Exceptional performanceTo Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessoriesManuals Recovery CDs Software LibraryTo Choose an Ergonomic Location Planning your workspaceVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting UP Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Connecting a display monitor To Set Up Your ComputerConnecting 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 cordsTurning on your computer To Turn on Your ComputerTurning on your computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information windowPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your system’s power managementStand by mode indicators Color ModeTo Shut Down Your Computer About the power switchTurning off your computer About the Software on Your Computer Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Adobe Premiere LE On selected modelsAT&T WorldNet Service America OnlineClié Converter On selected models DigitalPrintDVgate EarthLinkSM Total AccessMicrosoft Office XP Professional On selected models PC-Cillin MovieShakerPicoPlayer PowerDVD Quicken 2002 New User EditionQuickTime RealPlayerSimple DVD Maker On selected models Smart CaptureSonicStage On selected models SonicStage Premium On selected modelsVaio Action Setup Sony ScreenBlast AcidSony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony on YahooDVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic Solutions EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, IncFor Answers To Your Software Questions Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial VersionPC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit IncRealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc RecordNow DX Veritas Software CorpSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Sony Service CenterWordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Frequently Asked Questions About Vaio Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not startCannot find the Windows taskbar Why is my system running slowly? About Changing Your System’s Default Settings How do I change the video resolution of my display?About Your System Recovery CDs Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open? About Using The Optical Disc DrivesWhy 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? Why is there no sound in any application? About The SpeakersAbout The Modem Why is my modem connection slow?How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Why doesn’t my modem work properly? Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? Why doesn’t my microphone work properly?About The Microphone 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? About The Mouse And KeyboardAbout Using a Peripheral Device How do I install a printer?Vaio 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 Moisture condensation Hard disk driveAbout Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display Cleaning CD or DVD media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaHandling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD mediaAbout 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