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... or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to U.S. Use of license agreements enclosed with this computer may require an additional charge. Intel and Pentium are available to DVD, CLI...
... or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to U.S. Use of license agreements enclosed with this computer may require an additional charge. Intel and Pentium are available to DVD, CLI...
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... program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are uniform among participating nations. Record the model and serial...
... program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are uniform among participating nations. Record the model and serial...
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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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... OK Remote control + START VOL - 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. For details on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
... OK Remote control + START VOL - 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. For details on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
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... on the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. 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...in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Describes features and specifications for technical support, safety guidelines ...
... on the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. 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...in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Describes features and specifications for technical support, safety guidelines ...
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... Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW...
... Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. 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. 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 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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...xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power ... as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 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 from the ...
...xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power ... as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 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 from the ...
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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. 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.
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... a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. See your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 24 See your computer's specification sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional... (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with certain VAIO computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (...
... a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. See your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 24 See your computer's specification sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional... (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with certain VAIO computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (...
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...power strip. 25 See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit. For information about supplied accessories, see your VAIO computer. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends 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. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your computer's online specifications sheet .
...power strip. 25 See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit. For information about supplied accessories, see your VAIO computer. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends 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. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your computer's online specifications sheet .
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...EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the ...TV program guide 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...
...EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the ...TV program guide 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...
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This function is activated. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is off , the directional arrow ...
This function is activated. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is off , the directional arrow ...
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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. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... TV or video. FWD button Press to move media backward at three speeds. 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...
... TV or video. FWD button Press to move media backward at three speeds. 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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Inserting batteries into place. When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 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 ...
Inserting batteries into place. When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 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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... (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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with the system. 35 To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug...
... (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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with the system. 35 To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug...
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To 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 the lower front panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack... speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. 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...
To 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 the lower front panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack... speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. 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...