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... the Intel Corporation. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ...outside the United States. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
... the Intel Corporation. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ...outside the United States. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
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..., and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. As an... ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
..., and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. As an... ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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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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... Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled...
... Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled...
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... RAID configuration. Provides instructions and helpful information on -screen instructions to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of RAID-0 ... About RAID Systems - To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media ...
... RAID configuration. Provides instructions and helpful information on -screen instructions to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of RAID-0 ... About RAID Systems - To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media ...
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... Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW...
... Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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. Front panel 18
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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. Front panel 18
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...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The... power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11...
...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The... power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11...
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Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 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.
Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 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.
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... details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location.... Composite video In jack Connection 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. S-video In jack Connection ...
... details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location.... Composite video In jack Connection 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. S-video In jack Connection ...
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...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 page 35, for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable ...power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's online specifications sheet . For information about supplied accessories, see your computer's sound capability. 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 ...
...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 page 35, for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable ...power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's online specifications sheet . For information about supplied accessories, see your computer's sound capability. 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 ...
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... BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY TV Opens ... Media Center. 26 MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
... BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY TV Opens ... Media Center. 26 MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
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... Caps Lock Scroll Lock FUNCTION The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active.
... Caps Lock Scroll Lock FUNCTION The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active.
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Remote Control 29 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. 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.
Remote Control 29 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. 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.
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... to move media backward at three speeds. Press again to pause media playback. RECORD button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. 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...
... to move media backward at three speeds. Press again to pause media playback. RECORD button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. 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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... be supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. For details about using this...
... be supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. For details about using this...
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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 is attached to the right ... connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In...
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 is attached to the right ... connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In...