Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RZ50C Series Quick Start Manual

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Page 2 The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States.
Page 3 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
Page 4 Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the computer configuration you have purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Page 5 L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier.
Page 6: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.:...
Page 7 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Page 8 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) hone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
Page 9 Disposal of Lithium Battery y You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of 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 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Page 10 Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...14 Locating Controls And Ports ...17 7 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) ...18 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) ...21 About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) ...24 About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)...27 About the Sub-woofer ...29 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series)...30 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) ...33...
Page 12 Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004... 50 Setting Up TV Connections ... 52 Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box ... 56 Connecting the Remote Sensor... 59 Setting Up Additional Equipment... 62 Using Media Center ...
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started d Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.
Page 14: Unpacking Your Computer
Remote sensor *The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. For details about your computer’s supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer’s specifications sheet. System unit Video adapter...
Page 15: Online Documentation
Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50C model series) System unit Keyboard Manuals VAIO Digital Studio® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information ❑ on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Online Documentation VAIO®...
Page 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and ❑ software configuration of your VAIO computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer’s specifications sheet. VAIO Software — Provides specific information on certain preinstalled ❑...
Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports
To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications...
Page 18: About The Front Panel (Pcv-Rz50G Series)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ50G series) Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information.
Page 19 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. Media Center indicator Light is blue when a specific Media Center feature is active. Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.
Page 20 ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 21: About The Front Panel (Pcv-Rz50C Series)
About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ50C series) Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information.
Page 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. Power switch Turns the computer on and off. Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode.
Page 23 SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. For details about your computer’s supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer’s specifications sheet.
Page 24: About The Back Panel (Pcv-Rz50G Series)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) 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. The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased.
Page 25 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
Page 26: Ethernet Port
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable. Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor.
Page 27: About The Back Panel (Pcv-Rz50C Series)
About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) ck Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) 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. The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased.
Page 28: Printer Port
Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
Page 29: About The Sub-Woofer
About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer’s sound capability. See the specifications sheet for details on your computer’s supplied accessories. Sub-woofer unit Right side Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit.
Page 30: About The Keyboard (Pcv-Rz50G Series)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features (PCV-RZ50G series) BUTTON DESCRIPTION...
Page 31 BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center software is not running, the Help and Support Center is started.) Records TV programs. PREV Press once to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track.
Page 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
Page 33: About The Keyboard (Pcv-Rz50C Series)
About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) Volume Windows...
Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
Page 35: About The Remote Control
About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control.
Page 36: Start Button
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press OK to activate the channel selection.) CLEAR button Use as a backspace key to delete entered text. REW button Press to move media backward at two speeds. FF button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds.
Page 37: The Remote Control
VOLUME button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. Press any key briefly to resume normal operation. ENTER button Press to stop recording. REC button Press to begin recording.
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Page 39: Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer g Up Your Computer er Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration.
Page 40: Connecting A Display (Monitor)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Page 41: Connecting The Speakers And Sub-Woofer Unit
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack (yellow) on the back of the right speaker.
Page 42 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Insert the RCA plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer unit Connect to Line Out jack on computer’s back panel...
Page 43 Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the sub-woofer to the computer COMPOSITE AUDIO AUDIO – VIDEO1 INPUT – AC Power (wall outlet) Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit System unit S VIDEO VHF/UHF Sub-woofer unit...
Page 44: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking.
Page 45: Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables
Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located on the back panel of your computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Line jack, located on the back panel of your computer.
Page 46: Connecting The Power Cords
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords wer Cords KEYBOARD MOUSE...
Page 47: Turning On Your Computer
Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer 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. ✍ If your computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 operating system preinstalled, set up your Media Center cables and connections, before you begin using your computer.
Page 48: Registering Your Computer
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 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 computer.
Page 49: Setting Up Microsoft Windows Xp Crosoft Windows Xp
Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Media Center integrates all of your entertainment sources — TV, VCR, music, pictures, and DVD player —...
Page 50: Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004 The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 operating system combines the multimedia features of a personal computer with the convenience of a home entertainment center. Media Center enables you to view, organize, store, and browse your photos, video/movie libraries, music playlists, and recorded TV programs, while running other software programs.
Page 51: Before You Begin Using Media Center
From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using these options to fully experience Media Center. Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004...
Page 52: Setting Up Tv Connections
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your home. Your computer’s hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Page 53 Option 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection side of the splitter adapter.
Page 54 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)” on page 52. The antenna system in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system.
Page 55 To connect in standard antenna mode (air) Option 1 Antenna system TV coaxial cable VHF/UHF RF (optional) Combiner/Transformer (optional) Option 2 300-ohm Twin lead cable (optional) Antenna system (Air) ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.
Page 56: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Set-Top Box X
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box x You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set-top box. Option 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access.
Page 57 To connect in set-top box mode (Option 1) TV coaxial cable (optional) Cable service access (wall outlet) Splitter (optional) TV coaxial cable (optional) VHF/UHF port Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Set-top box VHF/UHF VHF/UHF TV coaxial cable (optional) TV coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF port...
Page 58 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Option 2 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box. Connect a second TV coaxial cable (optional) to the Out jack on your set-top box.
Page 59: Connecting The Remote Sensor
Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can connect the remote sensor control to the remote sensor, which enables you to control the set-top box with the remote control.
Page 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Plug the remote sensor control’s cable into a jack (1 or 2) located on the back of the remote sensor. ✍ When you attach the remote control sensor to a cable or satellite set-top box, you can control the set-top box functions with your remote control.
Page 61 Place the remote sensor control above the set-top box’s infrared port: Attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the top of the set-top box. Press the remote sensor control onto the tape, ensuring that the front edge extends over the front of the box, as shown in the following illustration.
Page 62: Setting Up Additional Equipment
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Additional Equipment This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer. Connecting a VCR or camcorder with an audio cable Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the appropriate connections behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer or on the back panel.
Page 63 To connect a VCR or camcorder (Option 1) Video cassette recorder (VCR) Compatible camcorder Option 2 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer.
Page 64 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a TV monitor (display) Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your computer. Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of a video cable (optional).
Page 65: Using Media Center
Using Media Center Media Center You can start Media Center and switch between the different functions by pressing a button on the remote control clicking the mouse. You can also record TV, watch videos, play music, and use other software programs. Starting Media Center using the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press ✍...
Page 66 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Media Center Start Media Center Start Menu Returns Media Center to the Start menu. Back button Returns Media Center to the previous window. Media Center Help button Starts the Media Center Help guide. Minimize button Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon and name on the taskbar.
Page 67 Close Window button Closes the Media Center window. My Videos Plays and sorts home videos. My Pictures Displays and sorts digital images and slide shows. My TV Plays and records TV programs. My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs. Create DVD Creates and writes videos to DVD media.
Page 68: Exploring Media Center
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Exploring Media Center You can use several options to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls, and start functions. Selecting items in Media Center Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border.
Page 69 Media Center — Media Playback Controls Channel Up and Down buttons Changes the TV channel up (+) or down (-). Play/Pause button Plays the selected media. Press the Pause icon Stop button Stops playback of selected media. Record button Records TV programs and stores them on the hard disk. Replay/Rewind button Moves TV programs and selected media backward.
Page 70: Starting The Media Center Setup Wizard
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your equipment and home environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. For more ❑...
Page 71: Using The Setup Wizard
Using the setup wizard The first time you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Follow the steps in Media Center setup wizard to properly activate and configure Media Center. The setup wizard tests your remote control, configures your Internet connection and TV broadcast signal, and sets up the Television Program Guide for your local area.
Page 72 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Check Remote Control — The Media Center uses this interactive step to ❑ verify that the remote control is communicating with the remote sensor. The LED on the remote control blinks when a button is pressed. Media Center - Check Your Remote Control ✍...
Page 73 Set up Internet Connection — The Media Center setup wizard uses an ❑ active Internet connection to set up and update your local Television Program Guide. If you have already established an Internet connection, you are asked to choose a download method. Select the appropriate download option, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Set up Television Signal — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that ❑ your computer is receiving the correct TV signal and local TV Program Guide. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, this step programs your remote to the box, enabling you to view premium channels.
Page 75 Set up Television Program Guide — The Media Center setup wizard ❑ enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to update your Television Program Guide. The Guide displays available channels, network, and program information. Media Center - Program Guide The message, No data available is displayed in the Television Program Guide when: The Guide has not been set up.
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Page 77: Using Media Card Slots
Using Media Card Slots dia Card Slots This section has information about the CompactFlash®/MicroDrive and SmartMedia slots. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the computer model purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
Page 78: Using The Compactflash/Microdrive Slot
* Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia cards are small, high-capacity data storage media. † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. For details about your computer’s supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer’s specifications sheet.
Page 79 Using the SD/MMC adapter Insert an SD or MMC media into the supplied SD/MMC adapter. Press until the card locks into place. Insert the SD/MMC adapter into the CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot, as shown. If the SD/MMC adapter does not insert easily, remove it from the media slot and verify that it is not upside-down or backwards.
Page 80 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Removing a media card or the SD/MMC adapter Press the media card eject button to release the media card or SD/MMC adapter from the media card slot. The card or adapter extends further, enabling you to grasp it. To remove a media card or SD/MMC adapter Carefully remove the media card or SD/MMC adapter from the slot.
Page 81: Using The Smartmedia Card Slot
Using the SmartMedia Card Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a SmartMedia SmartMedia cards Always insert a SmartMedia card into the SmartMedia card slot for proper operation. Do not insert any other type of card into the SmartMedia card slot. Inserting a SmartMedia card Insert the SmartMedia card into the SmartMedia card slot.
Page 82 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Removing a SmartMedia card Carefully pull the extended portion of the SmartMedia card to remove it from the SmartMedia card slot. Removing a SmartMedia card Do not remove the SmartMedia card while the media access indicator light is on.
Page 83: Additional Information About Media Cards
Additional Information About Media Cards If you plan to share a CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), or SmartMedia card between your VAIO® computer and other devices, such as a digital camera or music player, the media card must be formatted properly.
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Page 85: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting bleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned ❑...
Page 86 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears.
Page 87: Support Options
Support Options pport Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results.
Page 88: Resources For Additional Help And Support
❑ quick solutions to common problems. ❑ * You can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to the individual software program’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu. . The software’s main window...
Page 89 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 available.

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