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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PCV-RX360DS VAIO LOGO GOES HERE
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    respective owners. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-RX360DS Serial Number 2
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    open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-The use of optical
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Danger
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    Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-RX360DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
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    If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest
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    lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a fire
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe conditions énoncées ci-dessus n'empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être
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    avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal
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    Window Design of Sony Software 23 VAIO® AV Applications 25 MovieShaker 27 PictureGear 31 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 33 Smart Capture 40 VisualFlow 51 DVGate 52 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 55 Hard Disk Drive Partition 55 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 55 i.LINK (IEEE1394
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    Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61 Using the VAIO Support Agent 63 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 66 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 82 For Answers to Your Software Questions 88 Resources 91 Specifications 93 12
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    purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the
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    Panel Overview Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Front panel DRIVE 1 DVD drive Reads data from a DVD or CD. 2 CD-RW drive Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light
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    light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off. The indicator light is blue
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Back Panel Overview 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 on your computer. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE
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    AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone cable jack Connects the phone cable to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that , such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 19
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 20
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    Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click on VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application 5 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable. 6 Turn on the device. The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears. 7 Click OK. 8 To modify the device name, click the current
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    VAIO Action Setup The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 24
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    and friends. OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. PictureGear Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory
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    VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from
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    VAIO® AV Applications Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Monitor Sound Color Speed See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 29
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Save. Exporting movies may take a long time to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in
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    VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still source images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 From the Utilities menu
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    VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation's copyright in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services. The imported data can be played
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox. The CDDB® Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
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    OpenMG Jukebox main window 1 2 VAIO® AV Applications 3 http://www.cddb.com 4 5 6 7 1 Feature tabs 5 Internet tab Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab. Opens and closes the Tutorial feature. 4 File tree view Displays the folders available on your computer.
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox. ✍ When you record from an audio CD on your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for the first time, the "CD Drive Optimization" dialog box appears. Click Start to verify your CD-RW/ DVD
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    VAIO® AV Applications ✍ You can display the name of the CD and its songs by . For more information on using your external devices or media, see the documentation that came with the product. These instructions are for using the Check-in/Check-out 1 step mode. For information on using 2 step mode, see
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 3 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to Check-in ✍ The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the
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    VAIO® AV Applications For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online help file using either of the following instructions in the Tutorial. The user friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 features
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Smart Capture™ Smart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and an i.LINK-compatible digital camera or camcorder. You can capture and enhance video as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system
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    VAIO apply to your pictures or video clips. Displays the still or video image from your digital camera window. ✍ The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that displayed in the Smart Capture window. Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window appears. Still Image Options window
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    Effect Setting window VAIO® AV Applications ✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button. 43
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desired image
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    VAIO® AV Applications ❑ Upload - Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service to upload or e-mail your still images or videos. Using Net Movie mode 1 From the
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for time for your movie capture. ❑ Destination: - Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips. ❑ Capture Button: - Set the characteristics of the Capture button. You can start and stop
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    VAIO® AV Applications Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder setting, you must press and hold the Capture button to continue recording. Movie Player window 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause and stop buttons. Click on the
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ImageStation stores your movies online when you register for this free service. See "Using ImageStation™." ❑ Mail - E-mail your movies to with Smart Capture and ImageStation. Uploading with Movie Player ✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if
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    VAIO® AV Applications 2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the next section, "Uploading with
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 2 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are already a registered member, provide your login name and password. The Image Uploader window appears. Image
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    VAIO® AV Applications VisualFlow™ VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow plays a selected movie or
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVGate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the power on the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a
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    use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate. ❑ In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are recording. ❑ If DVgate software indicates that frames have been dropped, close all open applications, or defragment your hard drive. 53
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    your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures
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    CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. A 6-pin i.LINK port can ❑ supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector, and ❑ supply 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by the 6-pin
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    Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use Millennium Edition uses an i.LINK communication standard that is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that came with your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer may ship with this function disabled. You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below. Warning: Your computer has a
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    device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files. Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) ✍ You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the
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    or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process. ✍ A list
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    using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent. See "Using the VAIO Support Agent" for instructions on how to fix your software problems
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    software and operating system items you can fix are those identified by Sony as protected by VAIO Support Agent. VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems: Quick Fix Wizard, Common Solutions, and Support Central. This section briefly describes these three features
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    software is causing the problem, click Diagnose and fix my software. If you are unsure of what is causing the problem, click Diagnose and fix problems in the following area and select the items you want VAIO Support Agent to examine. 4 Click Next to continue. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen
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    offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). You can run One-Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a web browser. 1 Click the Common Solutions
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Support Central Support Central uses Internet resources to help you self-service your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge-based systems, and the latest software updates for your
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    may require another registration. Support Central: Registration 5 Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support Central, a Current Issues page displays, allowing you to continue working on your open issues or to close them
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Support Central: Current Issues 6 When you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appears. You can begin searching on the new issue. 68
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    Support Central: Support Wizard Using the VAIO Support Agent ✍ For more information on using VAIO Support Agent, see the online help. 69
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    Digital Studio™ User Guide Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below, your system's drivers, basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility. Utilities ❑ VAIO Action Setup Applications ❑ Adobe® PhotoDeluxe
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    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a
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    support. See the contact information in this manual. Topic: Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? The Windows® operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or nonresponsive hardware. For troubleshooting information
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    Shut Down. From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My
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    Guide Topic: I cannot play a CD ❑ After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. ❑ Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Make sure the software is installed according to the program's instructions. ❑ If your drive
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    . Verify that the drivers are installed properly. specific files that are located on the application's CD- ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: How do I change the video power source, make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or or your Internet Service Provider, check the following: ❑ Have your
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    Service Provider number that is V.90-compliant. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 3 Click Dialing Properties. 4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray. 2 Click Open Volume Controls. The Volume Control screen appears. 3 In the Options menu, select Properties. The
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    responsiveness varies depending on 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. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM DIMM modules
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop 1 Turn off and disconnect your device. 2 Reconnect your device. 3 Then turn on the power. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs, follow
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    OK. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer, choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Yes to have
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-on cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by installing add-on cards that draw excessive
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    that the processor heat sink will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. To avoid unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide On Handling the Computer System ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ Always switch the power off before connecting your computer
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    . In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. On Upgrading the Computer System ❑ The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony suggests that you keep your CRT display at the preset, optimal refresh the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. On Handling Diskettes ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and
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    disc. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive. On Cleaning CD or DVD Media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition
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    - 5:30 PM PT Quicken® 2001 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.intuit.com/support/ 900-555-4688 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
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    ™ User Guide Tomb Raider® 5 (Eidos Interactive) Web site phone hours http://www.eidosinteractive.com/support/ 415-547-1244 M - F, 9 AM - 5PM PST Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com
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    to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications. The User Guide is available electronically on your computer's hard drive. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help
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    ™ User Guide Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on
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    Specifications Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard SDRAM Video RAM MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM Drive Modem Expansion Capabilities Connection Capabilities (Front) PCV-RX360DS 866 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 40
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Model Connection Capabilities (Rear) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX360DS USB ports (2) PS/2® keyboard port Mouse Port VGA monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port
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    /s. Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes/ s using K56flex technology or V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 96
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    84 CD tray opening problems with 73 CD-RW drive 17 CD-RW drives troubleshooting 73 cleaning computer 84 mouse 78 computer adjusting voltage settings 82 cleaning 84 condensation and 85 disposing of battery 83 lithium battery 7 removing cover 83 shutting down 82 starting problems with 71 upgrading 85
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    7 locations, choosing 13 losing power 82 M Media Bar 25 microphones troubleshooting 78 minimizing glare 14 modem troubleshooting 76 mouse 13 cleaning 78 troubleshooting 78 MovieShaker 25 O online help 91 support options 91 opening applications problems with 75 CD tray problems with 73 98
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    support options 91 telephone jack 18 Topics 71 troubleshooting 71 turning off your computer 82 turning on and off the computer 16, 17 turning on your computer problems with 71 TV interference 84 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 18 upgrading your computer 85 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide V VAIO Action Setup 21 VAIO AV Applications 25 VAIO Support Agent 63 ventilation 13, 84 viewing the taskbar problems with 79 VisualFlow 26 voltage settings 82 W window design 23 Windows taskbar problems viewing 79 work surfaces 13 100
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User Guide
PCV-RX360DS