Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Getting Started ............................................5 Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6Planning An Ergonomic Work Space .........................8 Locating Controls And Ports .....................9 About The Front Panel ...............................
Page 4 - System
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 System A nd Application Recovery CD(s) D(s) ......................................... 29 Using The System Recovery CD(s) .......................... 30Using The Application Recovery CD(s)................... 33 Troubleshooting ...................................
Page 5 - Getting Started
5 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features.
Page 6 - Unpacking Your Computer; Specifications
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 6 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. * The supplied...
Page 7 - Manuals
Unpacking Your Computer 7 Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide — Contains information on ...
Page 8 - Planning An Ergonomic Work Space
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 8 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space: ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stab...
Page 9 - Locating Controls And Ports
9 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks that may be available on your computer.Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations...
Page 10 - About The Front Panel; Front panel; Optical drive 1
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 About The Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices...
Page 12 - About The Back Panel; Back panel; Mouse port; Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 12 About The Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. Back panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Key...
Page 15 - Setting Up Your Computer
15 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features, therefore, some instructions may not apply to your specific computer. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications...
Page 16 - Plug the display cable into the monitor port; To connect a display
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 Connecting A Display (Monitor) Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the monitor port * . 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of the display. * Your computer may have an available DVI monitor port for use with a DVI monitor. Do n...
Page 17 - Connecting The Speakers; on the back of the right speaker.
Connecting The Speakers 17 Connecting The Speakers Connecting the PCVA-SP3A speakers (with a speaker power cable) 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of the right speaker into the Headph...
Page 19 - Connecting The Keyboard; Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port.
Connecting The Keyboard and Mouse 19 Connecting The Keyboard A nd Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port. To connect the keyboard and mouse
Page 20 - Connecting The Telephone; Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 20 Connecting The Telephone A nd Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack on the computer, and then plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and mod...
Page 22 - Turning On Your Computer; Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 22 Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power switch on the computer ...
Page 23 - Registering Your Computer; Sony Customer Support —; Communicate with a Support Representative to; Limited warranty —; Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for
Registering Your Computer 23 Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your com...
Page 24 - Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection; Location Information window
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 24 Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dial-up connection: 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs . 2 Point to Accessories , point to Communications , and then ...
Page 25 - Click to select your dialing location and then click; OK; Connection Wizard appears.
Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection 25 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK . The New Connection Wizard appears. Phone and Modem Options window
Page 26 - New Connection Wizard window
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 26 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. New Connection Wizard window
Page 27 - Turning Off Your Computer; To turn off your computer; Click; Start; in the Windows taskbar, then select; Turn Off Computer; The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.; Turn Off; Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Turning Off Your Computer 27 Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer . The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select th...
Page 30 - System Recovery options; Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 30 Using The System Recovery CD(s) ystem Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original, preinstalled software applications. If the operating system or applications become corr...
Page 31 - Press the disc eject button to close the optical disk drive tray.
Using The System Recovery CD(s) 31 Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disk tray. 2 Insert the System Recovery CD ...
Page 32 - Turn off your computer.; The Notes on Use window appears. Click; Next
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 32 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. Your screen displays the downloading progress, “Starting VAIO Recovery Utility.” 6 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next . 7 The Notes on Use window appea...
Page 33 - Reinstalling software; Logon to go to the Windows® desktop.; in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery; Software; folder. Icons representing preinstalled software
Using The Application Recovery CD(s) 33 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to corr...
Page 34 - Reinstalling device drivers
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 34 Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Comput...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting
37 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features or preinstalled software discussed in th...
Page 38 - About VAIO Computer Functions; My computer does not start.; Not responding
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 38 About VAIO Computer Functions 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...
Page 39 - I cannot find the Windows taskbar.
About VAIO Computer Functions 39 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding, contact th...
Page 40 - Why is my system running slowly?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 40 Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. For information ...
Page 41 - To access the online specifications sheet:
About VAIO Computer Functions 41 Where can I find a listing of my computer's preinstalled hardware? You can find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules installed on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. This online document describes the hardware configuration of your ...
Page 42 - About Software; How do I create an audio CD with preinstalled Sony software?; To access SonicStage software Help; How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 42 About Software How do I create an audio CD with preinstalled Sony software? Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage™ software preinstalled on your computer. SonicStage is a digital music management software that enables you work with digital music from audio CD...
Page 43 - Using the System Restore Wizard
About Software 43 Using the System Restore Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support . The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic , click Performance and maintenance . 3 Under Performance and maintenance , click Using System Restore to undo chan...
Page 44 - Copying files to a DVD using preinstalled software
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 44 5 In the Copy Items dialog box, click the read/write drive icon * , and click Copy . 6 Under Other Places , click My Computer , and click the CD-RW or DVD- RW drive . Windows displays the temporary area that holds the files until they are copied to the CD....
Page 46 - Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?; Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 46 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open? Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My C...
Page 47 - Why isn’t my DVD playing properly?
About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) 47 Why isn’t my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive. A region co...
Page 49 - About The Speakers; Why is there no sound in any application?
About The Speakers 49 About The Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted ...
Page 50 - About The Modem; Why is my modem connection slow?; Many factors influence modem connection speed:; Why doesn’t my modem work properly?; Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 50 About The Modem dem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors influence modem connection speed: ❑ Telephone line noise ❑ Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. ❑ Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection ...
Page 51 - How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?
About The Modem 51 ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel . 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options . 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your modem. 4...
Page 52 - About The Microphone; Why doesn’t my microphone work properly?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 52 About The Microphone Why doesn’t my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you sh...
Page 53 - About The Mouse And Keyboard; Why doesn’t my mouse work properly?; Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port.
About The Mouse And Keyboard 53 About The Mouse And Keyboard Why doesn’t my mouse work properly? ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ If you are...
Page 54 - How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 54 How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel . 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware , then click Mouse . The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select Switch primary and...
Page 55 - About Using Peripheral Equipment; How do I change the video resolution of my display?
About Using Peripheral Equipment 55 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel . 2 Select Appearances and Themes , then select Change the screen resolution . 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Chang...
Page 56 - Have Disk
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 56 ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer’s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating ...
Page 57 - SUPPORT OPTIONS
57 SUPPORT OPTIONS Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results.
Page 58 - Immediate Help And Support
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 58 Immediate Help And Support Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with the...
Page 59 - Preinstalled software Help files
Immediate Help And Support 59 ❑ Preinstalled software Help files * — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occu...
Page 60 - Software Help And Support; EarthLink; Total Access®
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 60 Software Help And Support When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check with these software publishers to access troubleshooting support from the publisher’s Web site, by e-mail, or by telephone. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, ...
Page 61 - Antivirus
Software Help And Support 61 Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express,Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.) PC-Cillin® Antivirus (Trend Micro, Inc.) * Support from 510-859-0308 is free of charge, but subject to delays. Support from 900-820- 8324 is fee-based, but offers...
Page 62 - Sony Service Center
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 62 Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard (Corel Corp.) Sony Service Center To locate the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at htt...
Page 63 - Contacting Sony For Help And Support; Sony Computing Support Web site
Contacting Sony For Help And Support 63 Contacting Sony For Help And Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, contact Sony online or by telephone. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and supp...
Page 64 - Sony Customer Information Services Center; VAIO® computer system type
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 64 Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily...
Page 65 - NOTICE
NOTICE 65 NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior w...
Page 66 - OWNER’S RECORD
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 66 The International E NERGY S TAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that e...
Page 67 - Safety Information and Caution
NOTICE 67 Safety Information and Caution Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the Specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties CD-RW Laser Di...
Page 69 - Regulatory Information
NOTICE 69 Regulatory Information Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ...
Page 71 - DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY
NOTICE 71 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium b...
Page 72 - INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 72 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate T...
Page 73 - Index
73 Index A AC Input port 13 Application Recovery CD(s) ARCDs 33reinstalling device drivers 34Reinstalling software 33 ARCD driver recovery 34 audio problems 49 B Back Panel 12background noise 52 C CD playback problems 46tray eject 46 CD-RW recording problems 48 computer lithium battery 71Locating th...
Page 76 - New User Edition 61
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 76 T Telephone jack 13touch-tone dialing 51Troubleshoot Adobe Acrobat Reader 60Adobe Photoshop Elements 60Adobe Premiere LE 60America Online 60Basic system functions 38CD playback problems 46CD-RW recording 48computer stopped responding 38DVD playback problem...
