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... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
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... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
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...one analog tuner board only. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO... Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media...
...one analog tuner board only. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO... Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media...
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... with models with the tuner for the procedure. The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed ...proceed with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the type of connection available. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas.
... with models with the tuner for the procedure. The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed ...proceed with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the type of connection available. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas.
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (3) on the computer.
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (3) on the computer.
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Connect the other end to the transformer end of the TV coaxial cable (3) (supplied) to the VHF/UHF input port (4) on a 75-ohm/300-ohm RCA transformer cable (1) (not supplied) to the screw-type grips at your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect one end of the RCA transformer cable (1). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode (Option 2) 1 Connect the two metal hooks on the computer.
Connect the other end to the transformer end of the TV coaxial cable (3) (supplied) to the VHF/UHF input port (4) on a 75-ohm/300-ohm RCA transformer cable (1) (not supplied) to the screw-type grips at your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect one end of the RCA transformer cable (1). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode (Option 2) 1 Connect the two metal hooks on the computer.
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n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3) (not supplied). 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) to the VHF/ UHF input port (6) on the computer. Connect the other end to the feed connector (4).
n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3) (not supplied). 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) to the VHF/ UHF input port (6) on the computer. Connect the other end to the feed connector (4).
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Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (6) on a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3) (not supplied). 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) to the feed connector (4). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a 300-ohm twin lead cable (1) (not supplied) to the screw-type grips at your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to the grips on the computer.
Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (6) on a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3) (not supplied). 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) to the feed connector (4). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a 300-ohm twin lead cable (1) (not supplied) to the screw-type grips at your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to the grips on the computer.
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to an antenna (air) for digital television system (ATSC signal standard) If you have an antenna for receiving the over-the-air signals transmitted by a digital TV broadcasting system, you can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions, for example high definition TVs. 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to an ATSC antenna (not supplied) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the HDTV/ATSC input port (3) on the computer.
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to an antenna (air) for digital television system (ATSC signal standard) If you have an antenna for receiving the over-the-air signals transmitted by a digital TV broadcasting system, you can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions, for example high definition TVs. 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to an ATSC antenna (not supplied) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the HDTV/ATSC input port (3) on the computer.
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... supplied remote commander. To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to change TV channels. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (7) on the computer. 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (8) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF input port (9) ...the double-connection end of your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your...
... supplied remote commander. To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to change TV channels. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (7) on the computer. 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (8) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF input port (9) ...the double-connection end of your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your...
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Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the set -top ... to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the back panel of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to...
Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the set -top ... to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the back panel of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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...Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. Record z button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. ✍ Illustrated above is the English... remote commander as an example. Skip B? n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease ...
...Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. Record z button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. ✍ Illustrated above is the English... remote commander as an example. Skip B? n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease ...
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... select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered text. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode...
... select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered text. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode...
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... Your Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. You may want to radio or TV reception. Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust...
... Your Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. You may want to radio or TV reception. Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust...