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...Corporation. Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,...WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to software may require prior arrangements with this ...
...Corporation. Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,...WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to software may require prior arrangements with this ...
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...The Quick Start also provides resources for your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. To access the Media Center User Guide: 1 Click Start 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 ... as RAID-0 or RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - 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...
...The Quick Start also provides resources for your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. To access the Media Center User Guide: 1 Click Start 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 ... as RAID-0 or RAID-ready systems. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - 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...
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... (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support...
... (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support...
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... 2 tray. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Windows® Media Center. 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. MY TV...
... 2 tray. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Windows® Media Center. 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. MY TV...
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... again to reduce power consumption. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume playback. VOLUME knob Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume as you...
... again to reduce power consumption. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume playback. VOLUME knob Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume as you...
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The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Windows The key with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to clicking Start ... Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock FUNCTION The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software programs. 28 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...
The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Windows The key with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to clicking Start ... Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock FUNCTION The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software programs. 28 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...
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Remote Control 29 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. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
Remote Control 29 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. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to pause media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press...
... recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to pause media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press...
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... channels (no number input required). 16 START button Press to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to... DVD MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. If watching fullscreen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to the previous channel.
... channels (no number input required). 16 START button Press to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to... DVD MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. If watching fullscreen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to the previous channel.
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... then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop-down menu on the left , select Dolby Digital 5.1. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. 39 The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop...-down menu on the left , select 6CH Speaker. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. For 6 channel-digital speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound ...
... then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop-down menu on the left , select Dolby Digital 5.1. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. 39 The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop...-down menu on the left , select 6CH Speaker. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. For 6 channel-digital speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound ...
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...WindDVD 5, and the click on the remote control to return to the Media Center Start menu. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to match your keyboard, or mouse, to start the Media ... OK. The Settings window appears. 3 From the Settings window, select DVD, and then press OK. To enable S/PDIF output, select SPDIF. 7 Select Save, and press OK. 8 Press on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for...
...WindDVD 5, and the click on the remote control to return to the Media Center Start menu. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to match your keyboard, or mouse, to start the Media ... OK. The Settings window appears. 3 From the Settings window, select DVD, and then press OK. To enable S/PDIF output, select SPDIF. 7 Select Save, and press OK. 8 Press on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for...
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... Sony's commitment to quality customer support. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you may be having with your computer. 46 Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer Registering Your Computer...
... Sony's commitment to quality customer support. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you may be having with your computer. 46 Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer Registering Your Computer...
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... of data, do not use Stand by mode. Turning Off Your Computer ❑ Limited warranty - Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. To turn on -screen instructions to turn off your computer does not shut down . See the Limited Warranty Card for an ...Off option. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your computer for more than six seconds to http://www...
... of data, do not use Stand by mode. Turning Off Your Computer ❑ Limited warranty - Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. To turn on -screen instructions to turn off your computer does not shut down . See the Limited Warranty Card for an ...Off option. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your computer for more than six seconds to http://www...
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Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set -top box, and other equipment. 49
Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set -top box, and other equipment. 49
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...enables direct communication with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program, to fully experience Media Center. After setting up connection?" To locate the online ...control. ❑ Connect the remote sensor control between your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly. Follow the instructions in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center User Guide. 50...
...enables direct communication with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program, to fully experience Media Center. After setting up connection?" To locate the online ...control. ❑ Connect the remote sensor control between your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly. Follow the instructions in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center User Guide. 50...
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... navigate and select menu options. You can instantly open Media Center features using the Recorded TV button on the remote control. The Media Center main window appears. 2 Move the mouse to navigate and select menu options. Left-click the mouse to activate your selection. Press the OK button to activate your... the Media Center keyboard. 2 Use the directional arrows on the keyboard to navigate and select menu options. To use the mouse 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select Media Center from the Start menu.
... navigate and select menu options. You can instantly open Media Center features using the Recorded TV button on the remote control. The Media Center main window appears. 2 Move the mouse to navigate and select menu options. Left-click the mouse to activate your selection. Press the OK button to activate your... the Media Center keyboard. 2 Use the directional arrows on the keyboard to navigate and select menu options. To use the mouse 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select Media Center from the Start menu.
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that...
Troubleshooting This section describes how to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that...
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... not respond or the software program does not close: 1 Save and close any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start If your computer. The Shut Down Windows window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your dial-up your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of...
... not respond or the software program does not close: 1 Save and close any open . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start If your computer. The Shut Down Windows window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your dial-up your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of...
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... Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start contains information on RAID configuration. You can find instructions on how to access this information: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
... Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start contains information on RAID configuration. You can find instructions on how to access this information: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
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...174; Windows® XP Media Center software features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the Media Center User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User ... should problems occur. This support resource offers a variety of 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.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on ...
...174; Windows® XP Media Center software features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the Media Center User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User ... should problems occur. This support resource offers a variety of 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.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on ...