Document Outline

• Welcome
  • Features
    • VAIO AV Applications
    • DVD-RW drive (Not available on all models)
    • DVD-ROM drive (Not available on all models)
    • CD-RW drive (Not available on all models)
    • CD-ROM drive (Not available on all models)
    • i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface
    • VAIO Smart™ keyboard
    • Sony audio and video quality
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system
    • Preinstalled software
    • Communications
    • Exceptional performance
  • Unpacking Your Computer
    • Manuals
    • Recovery CDs
    • Software Library
  • To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer
    • Planning your workspace
• Locating Controls and Connectors
  • Front Panel Overview
  • Back Panel Overview
• Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer
  • To Set Up Your Computer
    • Connecting a CRT display (monitor)
    • Connecting the speakers
    • Connecting the keyboard and mouse
    • Connecting the modem cable and power cords
  • To Turn On and Register Your Computer
    • Turning on your computer
    • Registering your computer
    • Setting up your dial-up connection
  • To Use the Stand by Mode
    • Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Stand by key
    • Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar
    • Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Power button
    • Setting the computer enter Stand by mode automatically
    • Resuming from Stand by mode
    • Stand by mode indicators
  • To Use the System Hibernate Mode
    • Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode
  • To Shut Down Your Computer
    • Turning off your computer
    • About the Power switch
• VAIO Action Setup
  • Shortcut Keys
    • Changing the settings of the S Keys
  • To Change the Sony Software Window Design
    • Changing the window design
• Configuring Your VAIO Computer
  • Hard Disk Drive Partition
    • Defragmenting your hard disk drive
  • i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility
    • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
  • To Enable Ethernet Connectivity
    • Enabling the Ethernet connection
• About the Software on Your Computer
  • Overview of Software Titles
• System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the System Recovery CD(s)
    • Full restore with format
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the Driver Recovery CD
    • Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD
• Troubleshooting
  • Topics
    • To contact Sony for technical support
  • Notes on Use
    • The power source
    • Disposal of the lithium battery
    • Handling the computer system
    • Moisture condensation
    • Upgrading the computer system
    • Handling a CRT display
    • Using the hard disk drive
    • Handling floppy disks
    • Handling CD or DVD media
    • Cleaning CD or DVD media
  • For Answers to Your Software Questions
    • Sony Service Center
    • Software support
  • Resources
• Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer
  • Overview
    • Before you upgrade your computer
  • To Remove the Side Cover
    • Removing the side cover
  • To Insert a PCI Add-on Card
    • Inserting an add-on card
  • To Add Memory
    • Removing Memory
    • Installing Memory
  • To Replace the Lithium Battery
    • Replacing the lithium battery
  • To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive
    • Installing an additional hard disk drive
  • To Replace the Side Cover
    • Replacing the side cover