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...software product(s), or reconfigurations of a separate user license agreement. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior ...YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of the software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an additional...
...software product(s), or reconfigurations of a separate user license agreement. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior ...YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of the software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an additional...
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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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... eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio L In jack† Connection for a video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-...green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional...
... eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio L In jack† Connection for a video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-...green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional...
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.../2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT - About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
.../2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT - About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
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... jack Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 22 S-video In jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or headphones (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port...
... jack Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 22 S-video In jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or headphones (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port...
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... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV ...GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV ...GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... DVD playback in full-screen size. PLAY button Press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the... computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. Press the...
... DVD playback in full-screen size. PLAY button Press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the... computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. Press the...
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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. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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Composite video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a video cable (optional). Page 8 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access ... drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). 10 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive ...
Composite video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a video cable (optional). Page 8 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access ... drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). 10 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive ...
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... (optional). Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 10 Composite audio R In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). Page 11 S-video In jack2 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection... for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack2 Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet ...
... (optional). Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 10 Composite audio R In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). Page 11 S-video In jack2 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection... for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack2 Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet ...
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... the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to rewind or fast-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the...
... the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to rewind or fast-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the...
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Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your system ...É Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Page 31 See your computer's online specifications sheet for details on your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications...
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your system ...É Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Page 31 See your computer's online specifications sheet for details on your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications...
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... the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your STB. Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the Audio-R (IN), Audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the ... of your TV monitor or display. Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to control the STB. Connect the other end to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the rear of your STB unit, matching the plug and jack colors. 4. Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to ...
... the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your STB. Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the Audio-R (IN), Audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the ... of your TV monitor or display. Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to control the STB. Connect the other end to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the rear of your STB unit, matching the plug and jack colors. 4. Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to ...
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... that enables it to a USB port located on either standard video or S-video connection capability. Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect a dual audio cable (optional) to your device. The connections are located behind the bottom panel on either the front... other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on the front of the dual audio cable to the composite audio L and R jacks, located on your computer. 2. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with double RCA plugs at each end ...
... that enables it to a USB port located on either standard video or S-video connection capability. Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect a dual audio cable (optional) to your device. The connections are located behind the bottom panel on either the front... other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on the front of the dual audio cable to the composite audio L and R jacks, located on your computer. 2. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with double RCA plugs at each end ...
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...wait until Giga Pocket finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule. The timer recording may fail due to an "Event buffer of audio overflow" error in Giga Pocket. When you input an image from a video player device, such as DVgate Plus or Click to...circumstances: The input cable (coaxial or video cable) is disconnected after recording starts. You record a TV channel that is connected to your computer, the following images may not record or display: The still images of a paused playback screen. A screen without images, such as ...
...wait until Giga Pocket finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule. The timer recording may fail due to an "Event buffer of audio overflow" error in Giga Pocket. When you input an image from a video player device, such as DVgate Plus or Click to...circumstances: The input cable (coaxial or video cable) is disconnected after recording starts. You record a TV channel that is connected to your computer, the following images may not record or display: The still images of a paused playback screen. A screen without images, such as ...
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... Guide Web site (first time only). The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United States. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your favorite TV programs1. Page 77 You can use the Internet...
... Guide Web site (first time only). The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United States. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your favorite TV programs1. Page 77 You can use the Internet...
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Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?" The timer recording may fail in certain situations, such as: The coaxial cable (input) is disconnected after recording has started. The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session. Video content being recorded has poor signal quality. Page 118
Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?" The timer recording may fail in certain situations, such as: The coaxial cable (input) is disconnected after recording has started. The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session. Video content being recorded has poor signal quality. Page 118
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...set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be working properly. Click Apply and then click OK. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you are trying to play is turned off. 2. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer ... Page 124 Check the volume settings on this system. If you see video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to indicate the type of your speakers and the...
...set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be working properly. Click Apply and then click OK. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the DVD you are trying to play is turned off. 2. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer ... Page 124 Check the volume settings on this system. If you see video but cannot see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to indicate the type of your speakers and the...
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..., verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your computer. If the software program you are connected. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by pressing... sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to produce sound while headphones are using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Click Start in the ...level. You may not be working properly. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3.
..., verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your computer. If the software program you are connected. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by pressing... sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to produce sound while headphones are using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Click Start in the ...level. You may not be working properly. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3.
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...they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to your computer. If the software program you are using has its own volume control..., check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. For PCV... be working properly. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3.
...they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to your computer. If the software program you are using has its own volume control..., check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. For PCV... be working properly. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3.