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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS
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    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-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS Serial Number 3
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    (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS) Laser Output 1.0mW (Read) 43.5mW (Write) Wave Length 780-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem
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    ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l'installation d'une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conç or 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.
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    SONY Model No.: PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX480DS Responsible Party: Sony installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
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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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    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 the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery pack used
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    telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should
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    Document Title Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit 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
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    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 typing, back support and
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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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    Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Front panel (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS) DRIVE 1 DVD-ROM 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
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    indicator 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 on/off the computer. The indicator light
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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 (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK
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    Connection for a phone cable to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 17
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 18
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    reprogrammable. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click the S Key you want to change. 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected. Click Next. 5 You may now type to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions
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    OK. 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only. Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper The background image for your VAIO computer's operating system changes automatically, based on the time
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    Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images. The image changes three times daily, based on your local computer time. A new background design appears at: ❑ 0300 ❑ 1100 ❑ 1900 The VAIO wallpaper design sets also change
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    to use advanced multimedia formats. This section describes these VAIO AV applications. DVgate™ Sony Electronics, Inc. DVgate software makes it easy to edit services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats. PictureGear™ Sony
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    your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still
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    MovieShaker™ MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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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    an Effect, click the Play button on the Working panel window. Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor. 4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 27
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3
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    click OK. Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. 2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK. 4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still 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
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    hard drive. You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services ). Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 installed. Portable Sony Walkman® Product Support Web site at: http://www.sony.com/walkmanproductsupport. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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
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    OpenMG Jukebox main window 1 2 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 3 http://www.cddb.com 4 5 6 7 1 Feature tabs 5 Internet address drop-down list Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Displays Internet addresses, if available. You can click on the "Go to URL link" button to
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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
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    and external devices or media. 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 "Changing the check-in/check-out settings
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 3 Select the playlist that 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 using either of the following instructions: 36
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    , select OpenMG Jukebox Help. Additional Features ❑ OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial - The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 features. ❑ OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool - You can back up and restore all of the
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony designed application that manages the i.LINK i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Smart Capture main
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    main window. Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window. Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more information. 3 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still. Click on the Mode dial
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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 Smart Capture ✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button. 41
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service. See "Using ImageStation." 42
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    Smart Capture ❑ Mail - E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image. ❑ Save - Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats, to a location of your
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options window appears. Recording Options window The Recording Options
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    Smart Capture Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder's viewfinder, press the Capture button to begin recording your movie. The Movie Player window
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide of your choice. Using ImageStation ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on 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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    Smart Capture 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 Still Viewer," for further uploading information. Compression Settings when Uploading window Uploading with Still Viewer 1
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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
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    VisualFlow™ VisualFlow™ VisualFlow software 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 software plays a selected
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide wish to use. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate. ❑ Title data is saved in the flash memory
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    all open applications, or defragment your hard drive. DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® software Your VAIO® Computer may not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer, you must install a plug-in to ensure compatibility with
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide To install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere® 6.0, proceed as follows: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. 2 Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. 3 Select Program Files, select Sony, select Dvgate, select Premiere Plug-in, and then select
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    Digital Studio™ Computer Configuring 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
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    User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and
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    i.LINK cable connector into this port. Connecting an i.LINK device ✍ Microsoft® Windows® 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 device for more information on installation and use. 55
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 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. To enable the Ethernet
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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™ Computer 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
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    your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To
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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 the section, "VAIO Support Agent" for instructions on how to fix your software problems
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    VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst. VAIO Support Agent's advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications and basic network settings. These
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    Studio™ Computer User Guide Using the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent protected applications by taking a "snapshot" of the application at regular, timed intervals and storing it for future use. If you develop a problem with one of
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    Using the Quick Fix Wizard Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box 5 Click Next to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen. 63
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    to expand and view available SupportActions. ❑ VAIO Support Local Server (c:/program files/support.com...) provides a list of SupportActions available on your computer's hard disk drive. ❑ VAIO Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...) provides a list of SupportActions available
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    box (2nd level) 4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list. 5 Click Run or double-click the desired SupportAction. The available SupportActions are shown in bold type. ✍ You cannot undo One-Click Fixes. 65
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    User Guide About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent utility is dormant as a background process. Every 24 hours, the Agent self-activates to contact the Sony Support your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The
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    Once you have given permission to update, the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server. The ambulance icon on your task tray blinks when the VAIO Support Agent automatic update feature. 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main screen, select Tools and then select Properties. The VAIO Support Agent
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    Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide VAIO Support Agent Properties Event Notification At times, Sony initiates an event by sending support information for your specific computer model directly to you over the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet when these events occur, the ambulance icon
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    to the Internet. 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click Support Central. The Support Central Welcome page appears. ✍ You must have Internet access to use Support Central. Support Central: Welcome page 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be asked to
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Support Central: Registration page Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support
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    Central: Current Issues page Using Support Central When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues, enabling
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Support Central: Support Wizard page If 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 issues. ✍ You must have Internet access to use Support Central. 72
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    ❑ Adobe® Photoshop® Elements ❑ Adobe® Premiere LE ❑ DVgate™ ❑ PictureGear™ ❑ MovieShaker™ ❑ DVD Express ❑ Media Bar DVD Player ❑ OpenMG™ Jukebox ❑ SoundForge® XP ❑ Direct CD™ ❑ Easy CD Creator™ ✍ The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the healing process. 73
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 74
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    Troubleshooting 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
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software program stopped drivers, damaged files, or nonresponsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1 From the Start menu, select Help. Microsoft Help and Support appears. 2 Click on Troubleshooting
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    button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to
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    Computer User 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. ❑ Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Install your CD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If your drive
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    to view the installed drivers. ❑ A dirty 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? Sony
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and the computer, you will not hear sound from the speakers. ✍ You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. See "Using the Driver Recovery CD" in this manual. 80
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    Service Provider, check the following: ❑ Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise. ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems interact with the Sony computer modem. Call modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible. ❑ If your
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 3 Click Modems. 4 Click the Diagnostics tab. 5 Select COM3. 6 . See "Using the Driver Recovery CD" in this manual. Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel and then
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    your computer. Restart your computer. ✍ You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers. See "Using the Driver Recovery CD" in this manual. Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use. 1 Click My Computer on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel and then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ memory may also help. The computer has four memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only PC-800 Rambus RIMMs in pairs. For information on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO
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    the desktop. 2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click on the Network Adapters drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate. Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific
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    ™ Computer User Guide 7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. ✍ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for Windows
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    from the system, you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip hot. ❑ Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. To avoid personal injury or damage to your
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide On Disposal of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
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    the problem. On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. 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
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    User Guide On Upgrading the Computer System ❑ The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital links, networks, or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital
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    the computer to sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from
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    Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is 5 PM PT EarthLink™ Network TotalAccess (EarthLink Network, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport/ 800-395-5128 [email protected] 7 days
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    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corp.) Web site phone hours http://help.netscape.com 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 95
    Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word, (Microsoft Corp.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 95
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 96
    your computer, find help, and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications. The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and Troubleshooting Help are also available online. To access
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 97
    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-demand service, call 1888
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 98
    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 98
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 99
    PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX480DS Processor Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) 1.50 GHz* Intel® Pentium® 4 1.70 GHz* Intel® Pentium® 4 60 GB† C = 16 GB / D = 44 GB 80 GB† C = 16 GB / D = 64 GB Standard Memory 128 MB PC-800 Rambus RIMM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM 32 MB MPEG "Sony
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 100
    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX480DS Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty VAIO Smart™ keyboard PS/2® wheel mouse Stereo speakers means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. ‡ The
  • Sony PCV-RX480DS | VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 101
    Specifications PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS ** The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are
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VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer User Guide
PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS