Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VAIO Digital Studio computer del fabbricante Sony
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. Note: Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer.
Features VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear , Smart Capture, DVgate , DigitalPrint, SonicStage , MovieShaker , VisualFlow , and Media Bar DVD Player. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations.
Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel ® processor, a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.
Unpacking Your Computer Page 4.
Computer and supplied accessories Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Com puter QuickStart — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information.
To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Page 6.
Planning your workspace Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation.
Locating Controls And Connectors Page 8.
Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK ® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. Note: i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.
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 and jacks on your computer. Note: Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 7 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 8 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices.
To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section. See the Specifications sheet for your system's configuration.
Connecting a display (monitor) 1. Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2. If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of the display. Connecting a display Note: Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Connecting the speakers 1. Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2. Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack.
Connecting the keyboard and 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.
Connecting the modem cable 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. Connecting the modem cable Caution: Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel.
Connecting the power cords 1. Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2. Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
To Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computer 1. Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2. Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power.
To Register 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 computer.
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 click New Connection Wizard.
New Connection Wizard window 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. Page 23.
To Set Up Power Management Modes When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can set your system to automatically enter a power management mode. Your computer may have difficulty resuming from a power-saving mode, if the power scheme is not set up correctly.
Setting up your system's power management Sony recommends following these steps for optimum power management: 1. Click Start in the Windows ® taskbar and select Control Panel. 2. Select Performance and Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window appears.
Stand by mode indicators You can identify power management mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Color Mode Amber Computer is in Stand by mode. Blue Computer is in Normal mode, ready to use. No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode.
To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. Caution: To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.
VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Page 28.
Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with the following applications as their default settings: S1 — Outlook ® Express S2 — Internet Explorer S3 — SonicStage S4 — PictureGear S5 — MovieShaker S6 — Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications.
Changing the settings of the S keys 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. Note: You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup.
To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment.
Changing the window design 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel. 2. Click Other Control Panel Options. 3. Click UI Design Selector. 4. Click << or >> and select the desired design. 5. Click Apply. 6. The "UI Design Selector" window design changes.
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer's hard disk drive performance, connecting a compatible i.
Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer's D partition regularly. To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D.
Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary. 1. Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports. Note: i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1. Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.
System, Application And Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all the original software applications. Your computer is returned to the original factory settings. Caution: The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer.
System R ecovery Options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive.
Using the System R ecovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer's optical drive. The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive.
To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or specific application.
Using the Application R ecovery CD(s) 1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, save and close all open applications. 2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application.
R einstalling device drivers with the Driver R ecovery CD 1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. 2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive.
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 My com puter 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 floppy disk drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk).
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4. Select "I/O Device Configuration" and press Enter.
Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems.
2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click "Adjust the system volume." 3. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control.
My m icrophone does not work. Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. My m icrophone is too sensitiv e to background noise. If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: 1.
Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom edges of the display screen. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to a double arrow cursor. Left-click and drag away from the edge of the display screen.
To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at: http://www.
Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, components, and accessories. Page 54.
The power source Your computer operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.
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 or Factory Service Center.
Handling the computer system Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to: Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibrat.
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 Center.
Upgrading the computer system The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Handling a display Do not change the display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force.
Using the hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. Do not move the computer during operation. Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
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 direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc.
Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
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 QuickStart The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.
About The Software On Your Computer Your VAIO ® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer.
Overview of Software Applications Note: Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing, recording and playback experiences. You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer, create custom playlists, and play your Video Capsules on other computers.
Quicken ® 2002 Intuit Inc. Quicken is the fastest, easiest way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your checkbook, so it's easy to learn and use. You can even pay your bills online. Quicken manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans.
software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear , Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows ® Explorer. WordPerfect ® Corel Corp. WordPerfect is the word processor component of the WordPerfect Office suite.
For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer's preinstalled software applications. Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone.
Support for preinstalled software Adobe ® Acrobat Reader ® , Photoshop ® Elements, Premiere ® LE (On selected models) (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.
e-mail support@earthlink.net hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Microsoft ® Windows ® XP operating system, Internet Explorer, Office XP Professional (On selected models), Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models), Outlook ® Express, Word (On selected models) (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www.
* Support from 8 8 8 -4 -SO NY -P C is free of c harge for 9 0 days after the original date of purc has e. WordPerfect ® (Corel Corporation) Web site http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm phone 613-274-0500 * hours M - F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM EST * Support from 6 1 3 -274- 0500 is fee-bas ed.
Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO Digital Studio computer. This section describes how to open your computer and insert add-on cards, add memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive.
Overview The procedures in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Before you upgrade your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the unit or follow any of the procedures described in this section. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.
To Remove the Side Cover Caution: If you remove the side cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side cover.
To Insert a PCI Add-on Card Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. A PCI slot enables you to install add-on cards to expand the functionality of your system. The length of the add-on card should not exceed 9.
Inserting an add-on card 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover . 4. Locate an available expansion slot.
To Add Memory The preinstalled memory configuration may vary, depending on the computer you purchased. Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the Specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer.
Pull the tab that releases the power supply from the chassis. Slide the power supply unit up until the it clears the chassis. Rotate the power supply to an upside down position and rest it on top of the chassis. 5. Handle the DIMM only by the edges, and remove it from its anti-static package.
To Replace the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Caution: There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly.
To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed.
8. Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, using the two holes on each side of the drive holder. Note: Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten the screws when securing the drive to the drive holder.
The Windows ® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS file system. Page 87.
To Replace the Side Cover Replacing the side cover 1. Align the tabs on the side cover to the chassis rim. 2. Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
