Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer manual Computer and supplied accessories, Recovery CDs

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Computer and supplied accessories

Computer and accessories

Manuals

∙	VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer,
	supplementary updates, support information, and software information.
∙	The VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled
	software applications included with your system. To access the online manual:

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.

∙ Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide — (For models equipped with Giga Pocket) Contains information on setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications.

∙Home Networking Solutions — (For models equipped with a HomePNA modem) Contains information on using an installed HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO computers.

∙Information About DVD Recording — (For models equipped with a DVD- RW drive) Contains information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer.

∙Safety Information — Contains safety and legal information about your VAIO computer.

∙Specifications — Contains information on the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer.

∙Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide — Contains information on how to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system.

Recovery CDs

∙System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

∙Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

∙Driver Recovery CD — Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

Software Library

The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement.

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Contents Welcome Features Exceptional performance CommunicationsUnpacking Your Computer Computer and accessories Manuals Computer and supplied accessoriesRecovery CDs Software LibraryTo Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Planning your workspace Locating Controls And Connectors Optical drive Front Panel OverviewFront panel Optical drive access indicator light Floppy disk drive access indicator lightHard disk drive access indicator light Power switch and indicator lightBack panel Mouse port Back Panel OverviewKeyboard port Ethernet portPrinter port Headphones jackLink 6-pin port IEEE1394 Serial portSetting Up Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display Connecting a display monitorConnecting the speakers Connecting the speakersConnecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouseConnecting the modem cable Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cordsTurning on your computer To Turn on Your ComputerTo Register Your Computer Phone and Modem Options window Setting up your dial-up connectionLocation Information window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your systems power management Color Mode Stand by mode indicatorsPage Vaio Action Setup Shortcut Keys Changing the settings of the S keys To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Configuring Your Vaio Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device System Recovery CDs System, Application And Driver Recovery CDsTo Use the System Recovery CDs System Drive Recovery System Recovery OptionsRecovery to Original Factory Defaults Change Partition SizePage To Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Troubleshooting My computer does not start TopicsPage How do I change the video resolution of my display? My modem connection is slow My microphone does not work Page To contact Sony for technical support Page Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer system Moisture condensation Upgrading the computer system Handling a display Using the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media Cleaning CD or DVD media Vaio Computer ResourcesAbout The Software On Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Overview of Software ApplicationsMedia Bar DVD Player Quicken WordPerfect For Answers to Your Software Questions DVDit! for Vaio On selected models Sonic Solutions Support for preinstalled softwareWeb site WordPerfect Corel Corporation Sony Service Center Upgrading And Maintaining Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer Overview Before you upgrade your computer To Remove the Side Cover To Insert a PCI Add-on Card Inserting an add-on card Installing an add-on cardTo Add Memory Removing/Installing memoryPage Installing a lithium battery To Replace the Lithium BatteryAttaching the drive screws To Install an Additional Hard Disk DriveRemoving the drive holder To identify additional hard disk space Replacing the drive holderPage Replacing the side cover To Replace the Side Cover