Sony VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO, PCV-RZ40 quick start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software

Install the software programs provided on the supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you begin using your new sound card, to experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. You can install any or all of these programs as desired. See the section, “About Creative Software Programs” for a description of the software programs that are available on this companion CD.

Installing from the Sound Blaster Audigy CD

The Sound Blaster Audigy CD supports Microsoft® Windows® Autoplay mode and starts automatically when the CD is inserted into your computer’s optical drive. If it does not start automatically, follow these instructions to install the software programs:

1Before installing the Sound Blaster Audigy CD, close any open audio card software programs.

2Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.

3Click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window appears.

4In the left frame, click Add New Programs. The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears.

5From the InstallShield Wizard, click a check box to select software program(s) you want to install, or clear a checkbox to stop installation of an application.

6Click Next. After installation, you are prompted to restart your computer.

If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you cannot reinstall the Sound Blaster software programs using the wizard’s application recovery feature. Reinstall these programs using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD.

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States Industry Canada Notice Page Contents Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card Getting Started Unpacking your Computer Computer and supplied accessoriesManuals Online Documentation Hard Disk Drive RecoveryOther Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Locating Controls And Ports About the Front Panel Front panelOptical drive Floppy disk driveFloppy disk drive access indicator Power indicatorPower switch Stand by indicatorSmartMedia media slot Memory Stick media slot and access indicatorUniversal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports About the Back Panel Back panelAC Input port Mouse portPrinter port Link 6-pin S400 port IeeeMonitor port Telephone jackAbout the Sub-Woofer Sub-woofer unitVolume Control About the KeyboardVaio Keyboard FunctionStandby DirectionalArrows ApplicationsVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayTo connect a DVI display Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit To connect the computer and speakersTo connect the sub-woofer unit and speakers To connect the sub-woofer to the computer To use an optical mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseTo connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables To connect the telephone and modem cablesConnecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsRegistering your Computer Turning On your ComputerTo turn on your computer Turning Off your Computer About the power button To turn off your computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Audigy ES Sound Card Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Installing from the Sound Blaster Audigy CDStarting Creative software Creative software programs partial list detailAbout Creative Software Programs About Creative Software Programs Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting My computer does not startWhy did my computer or software stop responding? Advanced Controls for Play Control dialog box appears Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Support Options Immediate Help and SupportSony Online Support Web site Resources for Additional Help and SupportClick Welcome to Vaio Life Sony Customer Information Services Center Sony Electronics Inc
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