User manual SONY HBA5000

[. . . ] These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations. Using the i. LINK ports, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images, then catalog everything for fast, easy storage and retrieval. DVD-RW drive (Not available on all models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW media, and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs. This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making 3 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to 4. 7 GB of data on a single DVD-R/DVD-RW media (You can store up to 650 MB of data on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). [. . . ] Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator. 14 To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the power cords 1 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. Connecting the power cords (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i. LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN 15 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computer 1 2 3 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. To turn on your computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer. Please respond to this request immediately. 16 To Register Your Computer 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. Limited warranty -- Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for more details. You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. Setting up your dial-up connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dialup connection: 1 2 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. You can edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats. DVDit!TM for VAIO (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit!is a new and exciting production software that is easy to use. has easy-touse features, that automatically convert your multimedia source files into the correct format for recording onto a DVD-R or CD-R, or a DVD folder on your system hard drive. You can combine your favorite AVI, MPEG and digital stills to create professional, high quality DVDs. EarthLinkTM Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc. 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. Giga Pocket enables your computer, TV, VCR, and other video player devices to work in harmony. 22 Overview of Software Applications Media BarTM DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. [. . . ] The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image. With PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more. 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. [. . . ]