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... OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the software may apply). Some of a separate user license agreement. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
... OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the software may apply). Some of a separate user license agreement. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
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...products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 It is a U.S. ENERGY... are located on the back panel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that ...
...products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 It is a U.S. ENERGY... are located on the back panel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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... the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Video...
... the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Video...
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... RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to locate your computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www...
... RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to locate your computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www...
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... Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end...
... Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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...; slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. All products with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk...
...; slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. All products with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk...
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Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 The location of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 The location of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
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...for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer. 24 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with your speaker system... details. ‡ A sub-woofer is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may supply 5.1 channel speakers as part of the accessory package. ...
...for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer. 24 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with your speaker system... details. ‡ A sub-woofer is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may supply 5.1 channel speakers as part of the accessory package. ...
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... specifications sheet . Go to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is compatible ...the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The sub-woofer is on the sub-woofer unit.
... specifications sheet . Go to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is compatible ...the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The sub-woofer is on the sub-woofer unit.
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...Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. ...
...Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support ...Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. ...
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... clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is off , the letters appear in uppercase. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls normally. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The task associated with the Microsoft®...
... clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is off , the letters appear in uppercase. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls normally. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The task associated with the Microsoft®...
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About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 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. Remote Control 29
About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 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. Remote Control 29
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... My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. REPLAY button Press to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text...
... My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. REPLAY button Press to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two AA ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two AA ...
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To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port. ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34
To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port. ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34
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... the back of speaker system, see the information provided with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug...
... the back of speaker system, see the information provided with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug...
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...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker. 3 Insert... of the cable that is attached to the right speaker, into the Front/Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that ...
...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker. 3 Insert... of the cable that is attached to the right speaker, into the Front/Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that ...