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... office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is an international program that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental Protection Agency. The program backs the development and dissemination of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, MagicGate...
... office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is an international program that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental Protection Agency. The program backs the development and dissemination of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, MagicGate...
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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with Speaker power cable Power cord Keyboard Modem cable Video Adapter Mouse Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories TV coaxial cable (1) Remote control (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) 14
Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with Speaker power cable Power cord Keyboard Modem cable Video Adapter Mouse Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories TV coaxial cable (1) Remote control (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) 14
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... Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you...
... Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you...
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The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Remote control MODE III PC 1 2 3 MENU START CLOSE FUNCTION SIZE TV/VIDEO TOOL/TITLE 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. 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 MODE III PC 1 2 3 MENU START CLOSE FUNCTION SIZE TV/VIDEO TOOL/TITLE 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control.
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..., press to the next screen. 25 DVD Subtitle button Press to turn off subtitles or to change the subtitle language during DVD playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to activate channel selection. ENT button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. This function is not available for...
..., press to the next screen. 25 DVD Subtitle button Press to turn off subtitles or to change the subtitle language during DVD playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to activate channel selection. ENT button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. This function is not available for...
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... When Giga Pocket software is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
... When Giga Pocket software is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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....) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 27 When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to pause ...playback. 16 MENU button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC, REC MODE, and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software only.) ...
....) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 27 When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to pause ...playback. 16 MENU button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC, REC MODE, and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software only.) ...
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... drive C. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 53 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the...
... drive C. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 53 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the...
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If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to operate. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to zero. 56 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to drive D.
If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to operate. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to zero. 56 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to drive D.
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... on the system configuration you purchased. Contains features and specifications of your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the latest Windows operating system. Unpacking your computer. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your...
... on the system configuration you purchased. Contains features and specifications of your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the latest Windows operating system. Unpacking your computer. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your...
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... information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy... and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy... and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. ENT button Press to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Rem ote control 1 MUTE button...
... start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. ENT button Press to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Rem ote control 1 MUTE button...
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... to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. See the DVD player software for details. When using Giga Pocket software, press to its original size. 4 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording... for details. See the DVD player software instructions for other software. This function is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using Giga Pocket software, press to the next screen. 7 TITLE button The function of this button may vary between DVDs. TV/VIDEO button Press to ...
... to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. See the DVD player software for details. When using Giga Pocket software, press to its original size. 4 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording... for details. See the DVD player software instructions for other software. This function is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using Giga Pocket software, press to the next screen. 7 TITLE button The function of this button may vary between DVDs. TV/VIDEO button Press to ...
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... software applications. 9 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 using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 ...CHANNEL button Press to change the remote control's control between computers. The target computer's remote control software determines the assigned number. (Note: The default setting is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 13 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 14 REC...
... software applications. 9 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 using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 ...CHANNEL button Press to change the remote control's control between computers. The target computer's remote control software determines the assigned number. (Note: The default setting is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 13 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 14 REC...
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... to stop recording. (Note: The REC, REC MODE, and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software.) For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. Press ENTER to select. 18 RETURN button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note...remote control as shown. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 16 MENU button Press to begin playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to minimize the window. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select...
... to stop recording. (Note: The REC, REC MODE, and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software.) For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. Press ENTER to select. 18 RETURN button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note...remote control as shown. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 16 MENU button Press to begin playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to minimize the window. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select...
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... applic able laws . Page 28 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 personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on all VAIO® computers.
... applic able laws . Page 28 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 personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on all VAIO® computers.
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... a videotape. Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that...
... a videotape. Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that...
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... scheduled. Click Start in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket-This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1.
... scheduled. Click Start in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket-This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1.
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Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Page 31 The hardware configuration of your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Page 31 The hardware configuration of your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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...your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the combiner/transformer to the screw-type grips on your computer. Connecting with certain audio and video cables. Connect one end of antenna system in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® Computer .... Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your Giga Pocket system to connect your computer. Option 1 1. Connect the other end to the Out jack on the combiner/transformer. 2. Connect the other end to standard...
...your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the combiner/transformer to the screw-type grips on your computer. Connecting with certain audio and video cables. Connect one end of antenna system in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® Computer .... Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your Giga Pocket system to connect your computer. Option 1 1. Connect the other end to the Out jack on the combiner/transformer. 2. Connect the other end to standard...