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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...123 System Security ...130 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 CDs and DVDs...137 Display ...141 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144 Speakers ...145 Keyboard...146 Floppy Disks ...147 PC Cards ...148 Audio/Video...149 Memory Stick Media ...150 Peripherals ...151 Support Options ...152 Sony Support Information ...152 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...123 System Security ...130 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 CDs and DVDs...137 Display ...141 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144 Speakers ...145 Keyboard...146 Floppy Disks ...147 PC Cards ...148 Audio/Video...149 Memory Stick Media ...150 Peripherals ...151 Support Options ...152 Sony Support Information ...152 Program Support Information...155
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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L Line In jack for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier. C S Video In jack (page 42) D VHF/UHF port (page 37) E PC Card slot (page 52) F WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 64) G WIRELESS LAN switch (page 64) H CONNECT button (page 19), (page 25) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 80) J ... audio equipment. M Microphone jack (page 74) N Headphones jack O Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. top box (STB) without the S Video Out jack. Left n 13 N Getting Started A Composite Audio In jacks (page 42) B Composite...
L Line In jack for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier. C S Video In jack (page 42) D VHF/UHF port (page 37) E PC Card slot (page 52) F WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 64) G WIRELESS LAN switch (page 64) H CONNECT button (page 19), (page 25) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 80) J ... audio equipment. M Microphone jack (page 74) N Headphones jack O Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. top box (STB) without the S Video Out jack. Left n 13 N Getting Started A Composite Audio In jacks (page 42) B Composite...
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...describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with the ...Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To ...
...describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with the ...Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To ...
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... port, and the other end connects to a TV cable or antenna is supplied with the computer). A TV coaxial cable n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method of connection available. ✍ The computer is the TV coaxial cable (supplied with certain audio and video cables. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending...
... port, and the other end connects to a TV cable or antenna is supplied with the computer). A TV coaxial cable n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method of connection available. ✍ The computer is the TV coaxial cable (supplied with certain audio and video cables. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending...
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... supplied). 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector (4) (supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) from the feed connector (4) to the VHF/UHF port (6) on your in your home, your computer...previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) (page 39). Depending on the computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (not supplied) ... connection equipment. The computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables.
... supplied). 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector (4) (supplied) to the VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) from the feed connector (4) to the VHF/UHF port (6) on your in your home, your computer...previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) (page 39). Depending on the computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (not supplied) ... connection equipment. The computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables.
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...on your STB unit (3). When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be... end to the single-connection end of a splitter device (5) (not supplied). 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable (6) (supplied) to the double-connection end of your TV monitor or display. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can use a universal remote ...
...on your STB unit (3). When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be... end to the single-connection end of a splitter device (5) (not supplied). 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable (6) (supplied) to the double-connection end of your TV monitor or display. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can use a universal remote ...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of the S Video cable (9) (not supplied) to the Composite Video Out jack (10) on the back panel of the same S Video cable to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) on the back panel of your STB unit (3), matching the jack ...jack on the computer. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect the double mini-plugs of the audio cable (6) (not supplied) to the S Video In jack (11) on your STB unit (3). Connect the other end of your STB unit (3).
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of the S Video cable (9) (not supplied) to the Composite Video Out jack (10) on the back panel of the same S Video cable to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) on the back panel of your STB unit (3), matching the jack ...jack on the computer. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect the double mini-plugs of the audio cable (6) (not supplied) to the S Video In jack (11) on your STB unit (3). Connect the other end of your STB unit (3).
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... session. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. Press again to your music playlists. FWD button Press to begin media playback. RECORD button Press to fast-forward media at two ... view the My TV menu. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander Your computer is supplied with a remote commander for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. A MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to resume playback. B MY TV button Press to...
... session. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. Press again to your music playlists. FWD button Press to begin media playback. RECORD button Press to fast-forward media at two ... view the My TV menu. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander Your computer is supplied with a remote commander for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. A MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to resume playback. B MY TV button Press to...
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... to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, L MY VIDEOS button Press to the previous window. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view videos from your area. E VOL button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. G GUIDE button...
... to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, L MY VIDEOS button Press to the previous window. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view videos from your area. E VOL button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. G GUIDE button...
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... card in or out of the computer. You can cause damage your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ CompactFlash ❑ Multi... slot. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the wrong... the memory card slots. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot, your computer.
... card in or out of the computer. You can cause damage your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ CompactFlash ❑ Multi... slot. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the wrong... the memory card slots. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot, your computer.
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... i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or CD-RW drive) before you connect them to...
... i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or CD-RW drive) before you connect them to...
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... Out, DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example; n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the...
... Out, DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example; n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the...
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...encounter when using your computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑... 142) ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Keyboard (page 146) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 147) ❑ PC Cards (page 148) ❑ Audio/Video (page 149) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 150) ❑ Peripherals (page 151)
...encounter when using your computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑... 142) ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Keyboard (page 146) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 147) ❑ PC Cards (page 148) ❑ Audio/Video (page 149) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 150) ❑ Peripherals (page 151)
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If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before entering the password. A cancellation fee will be charged. Wait for more than four seconds to cancel it may take ... appears and Windows does not start ? The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. If you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized...
If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before entering the password. A cancellation fee will be charged. Wait for more than four seconds to cancel it may take ... appears and Windows does not start ? The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. If you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized...
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... optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. What should I do not work. ❑ The...
... optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. What should I do not work. ❑ The...
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n 149 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video Why can't I use the DV camera recorder, and the message ...IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. i.LINK is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer ... in again. All products with an i.LINK connection may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. You may not be disconnected or turned off may...
n 149 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video Why can't I use the DV camera recorder, and the message ...IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. i.LINK is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer ... in again. All products with an i.LINK connection may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. You may not be disconnected or turned off may...
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...Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible video camera recorders. n 150 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can't I copy images from other than MagicGate Memory Stick media. ...10065; Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on the Memory Stick Formatter software.
...Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible video camera recorders. n 150 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can't I copy images from other than MagicGate Memory Stick media. ...10065; Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on the Memory Stick Formatter software.
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... or by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. At the touch of a button, Click to DVD software allows you can give a professional look to your DVDs by importing pictures from your own DVDs! ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972...) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www...
... or by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. At the touch of a button, Click to DVD software allows you can give a professional look to your DVDs by importing pictures from your own DVDs! ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972...) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www...
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...to your computer's i.LINK® port and capture video clips and still images. Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in ...Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin...
...to your computer's i.LINK® port and capture video clips and still images. Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in ...Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin...