Recovery CDs, Software Library | Sony Vaio Series manual

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

❑Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view this online information:

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.

3 Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame.

4 Locate the link in the text, "Click here to view your computer's hardware specifications and software information."

❑Microsoft® Windows XP® Guide — Explains how to use the basic features of the Windows® operating system.

Recovery CDs

❑System Recovery CD(s) — 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) — Reinstall individual software applications or 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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Sony Vaio Series quick start Recovery CDs, Software Library

Contents

Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Frequently Asked Questions Welcome DVD-RW drive not available on all models About Your Vaio Digital Studio ComputerVaio AV applications DVD-ROM drive not available on all models Link Ieee 1394 interface Preinstalled softwareCD-ROM drive not available on all models Vaio Smart keyboard Communications Exceptional performance To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessoriesManuals Recovery CDs Software Library To Choose an Ergonomic Location Planning your workspace Vaio 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 speakers Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the modem cable Connecting the modem cable Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cords Turning on your computer To Turn on Your ComputerTurning on your computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information window Phone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Set Up Power Management Modes Setting up your system’s power management Stand by mode indicators Color Mode To Shut Down Your Computer About the power switchTurning off your computer About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Overview Of Preinstalled Software ApplicationsAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Clié Converter On selected models AT&T WorldNet ServiceAmerica Online DigitalPrint DVgate EarthLinkSM Total AccessMicrosoft Office XP Professional On selected models PC-Cillin MovieShakerPicoPlayer QuickTime PowerDVDQuicken 2002 New User Edition RealPlayer SonicStage On selected models Simple DVD Maker On selected modelsSmart Capture SonicStage Premium On selected models Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Vaio Action SetupSony ScreenBlast Acid Sony on Yahoo For Answers To Your Software Questions DVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic SolutionsEarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc RecordNow DX Veritas Software Corp Sony 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 start Cannot 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 Speakers About 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 keyboard work properly? Why doesn’t my mouse work properly?How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? About The Mouse And Keyboard About 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 drive About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display Handling floppy disks Cleaning CD or DVD mediaAbout DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling CD or DVD media About 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