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...SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes...identical to change without prior written approval. Financial services may apply). customers only. 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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo ...
...SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes...identical to change without prior written approval. Financial services may apply). customers only. 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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo ...
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.... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. 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. ENERGY STAR...Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, ...
.... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. 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. ENERGY STAR...Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, ...
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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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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories...
... ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories...
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... RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Contains an overview of your computer. Provides basic information on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications sheet...
... RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Contains an overview of your computer. Provides basic information on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications sheet...
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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, or DVD...
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, or DVD...
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Front panel 18 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. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Front panel 18 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. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . 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 floppy disk drive...LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer 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...
The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . 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 floppy disk drive...LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer 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...
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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. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 The location of your computer.
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... a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. Composite video In jack Connection for setup details. ‡ A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO computer models. See the information supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). See your speaker system for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for...
... a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. Composite video In jack Connection for setup details. ‡ A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO computer models. See the information supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). See your speaker system for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for...
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... or power strip. 25 See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Go to turn on page 35, for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the... 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. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions.
... or power strip. 25 See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Go to turn on page 35, for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the... 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. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions.
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... your keyboard. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. 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...
... your keyboard. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. 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...
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... each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to deactivate the numeric keypad. 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®...
... each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to deactivate the numeric keypad. 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. Remote Control 29 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.
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 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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... your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP 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...
... your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP 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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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 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.
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... 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 2-channel speakers. To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied... with a 5.1 channel speaker system. For details about using this type of the right speaker. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*.
... 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 2-channel speakers. To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied... with a 5.1 channel speaker system. For details about using this type of the right speaker. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*.
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... the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 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 speaker into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer. ✍ You can ...
... the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 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 speaker into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer. ✍ You can ...