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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

About VAIO 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 System And Application Getting Started Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your ComputerOther Recovery CDsManuals Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Locating Controls And Ports About The Front Panel Front panelFloppy disk drive access indicator About The Back Panel Back panelHeadphones jack Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayConnecting The Speakers To connect the PCVA-SP3A speakersConnecting the PCVA-SP3 speakers with an AC adapter Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse To connect the keyboard and mouseConnecting The Telephone And Modem Cables To connect the telephone and modem cablesConnecting The Power Cords To connect the power cordsTurning On Your Computer To turn on your computerRegistering Your Computer Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information windowPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To turn off your computer About the power switchTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start System And Application Recovery CDs Default System Drive Recovery Recommended Using The System Recovery CDsSystem Recovery options Change partition size and recoverUsing the System Recovery CDs Inserting the System Recovery CD PCV-RZ series model shownVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The Application Recovery CDs Reinstalling softwareReinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CDsUsing The Application Recovery CDs Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting About Vaio Computer Functions My computer does not startCannot find the Windows taskbar Why is my system running slowly? Select I/O Device Configuration and press EnterTo access the online specifications sheet About Software How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP?To access SonicStage software Help Using the System Restore Wizard Copying files and folders to a CDCopying files to a DVD using preinstalled software To access the online specifications sheet Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media? About Using The Optical Disc DrivesWhy doesn’t my optical drive tray open? 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?Why doesn’t my modem work properly? How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? About The Microphone Why doesn’t my microphone work properly?Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? Why doesn’t my mouse work properly? About The Mouse And KeyboardHow 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 Peripheral EquipmentHow do I change the video resolution of my display? Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Support Options Immediate Help And Support Click Vaio User GuideImmediate Help And Support Software Help And Support EarthLink, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc Sony Service Center Contacting Sony For Help And Support Sony Computing Support Web siteSony Customer Information Services Center Page OWNER’S Record Safety Information and Caution Laser Output Wave LengthVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium Battery Industry Canada Notice Index FAQ Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Page Page Sony Electronics Inc