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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

About Support Resources

Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence:

VAIO Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.

VAIO Computer The User Guide contains information on how to get the

User Guide most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is not available in hard copy for all models.)

Online (Electronic) The User Guide is available electronically on your hard

Documentation drive. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. To access online documentation:

1Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support.

2Click on the VAIO User Guide.

Online (Electronic) This online specification sheet describes the hardware

Specifications and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To

view this online information:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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

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

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Sony Vaio Series quick start About Support Resources

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 models Preinstalled software CD-ROM drive not available on all modelsLink Ieee 1394 interface 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 Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Adobe Premiere LE On selected models AT&T WorldNet Service America OnlineClié Converter On selected models DigitalPrint DVgate EarthLinkSM Total AccessMicrosoft Office XP Professional On selected models PC-Cillin MovieShakerPicoPlayer PowerDVD Quicken 2002 New User EditionQuickTime RealPlayer Simple DVD Maker On selected models Smart CaptureSonicStage On selected models SonicStage Premium On selected models Vaio Action Setup Sony ScreenBlast AcidSony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony on Yahoo DVDit! for Vaio PCs Sonic Solutions EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, IncFor Answers To Your Software Questions Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit IncRealPlayer RealNetworks, 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 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 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 Cleaning CD or DVD media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaHandling floppy disks 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