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... postal code The name of your TV signal provider, and the name of your subscription package (for use a set -top box remote control handy as well. Page 43 All rights reserved. Set up Media Center The first time you start Media C enter, use the Media C enter Setup wizard to: Make sure that you use with Media C enter. Specify a TV signal (cable, satellite, or antenna). Set up your Setup options...
... postal code The name of your TV signal provider, and the name of your subscription package (for use a set -top box remote control handy as well. Page 43 All rights reserved. Set up Media Center The first time you start Media C enter, use the Media C enter Setup wizard to: Make sure that you use with Media C enter. Specify a TV signal (cable, satellite, or antenna). Set up your Setup options...
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... record manually. Note The Connect to download updated Guide information. Manual download requires that normal Internet connection fees apply when Media C enter connects to the Internet to update Guide information. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Select Guide. 4. If this option is recommended that you download Guide information every three to four days. If your Guide information becomes outdated, then you cannot record by geographical location, it comes to downloading updated Guide...
... record manually. Note The Connect to download updated Guide information. Manual download requires that normal Internet connection fees apply when Media C enter connects to the Internet to update Guide information. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Select Guide. 4. If this option is recommended that you download Guide information every three to four days. If your Guide information becomes outdated, then you cannot record by geographical location, it comes to downloading updated Guide...
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Select Guide. 5. Related topics Use the New C onnection Wizard to the Internet by using your usual method. 2. Page 49 Before starting Media C enter, connect to set up an Internet connection for Media C enter © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select TV. 4. Select Get guide data. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 3. All rights reserved. Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information 1.
Select Guide. 5. Related topics Use the New C onnection Wizard to the Internet by using your usual method. 2. Page 49 Before starting Media C enter, connect to set up an Internet connection for Media C enter © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select TV. 4. Select Get guide data. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 3. All rights reserved. Manually connect to the Internet and update Program Guide information 1.
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My Internet connection does not work If you test your Internet connection and receive a "Test failed" notification in the Media C enter Setup wizard, then do the following : Make sure that the cable used to connect to your Internet connection is firmly connected to both its source and your PC . C ontact your Internet connection settings. If the downloading fails, then change your Internet service provider (ISP) to make sure that all ports are no service outages or...
My Internet connection does not work If you test your Internet connection and receive a "Test failed" notification in the Media C enter Setup wizard, then do the following : Make sure that the cable used to connect to your Internet connection is firmly connected to both its source and your PC . C ontact your Internet connection settings. If the downloading fails, then change your Internet service provider (ISP) to make sure that all ports are no service outages or...
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Depending on what type of network you use, these settings might need to person. All rights reserved. Page 59 If you are having connection problems. Proxy server and firewall settings Make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP). © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. The LAN Internet connection is not working If Media C enter cannot connect to the Internet through a local area network (LAN), then check the following: Connectivity C heck connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser and...
Depending on what type of network you use, these settings might need to person. All rights reserved. Page 59 If you are having connection problems. Proxy server and firewall settings Make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP). © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. The LAN Internet connection is not working If Media C enter cannot connect to the Internet through a local area network (LAN), then check the following: Connectivity C heck connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser and...
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... either could be built into your computer or monitor or could be replaced. Make sure that the IR control cable is properly installed If you use a set-top box, then make sure that your devices are sure that the remote sensor is connected correctly but Media C enter cannot detect it, then try unplugging the remote sensor and then plugging it in again. All rights reserved. For peripheral...
... either could be built into your computer or monitor or could be replaced. Make sure that the IR control cable is properly installed If you use a set-top box, then make sure that your devices are sure that the remote sensor is connected correctly but Media C enter cannot detect it, then try unplugging the remote sensor and then plugging it in again. All rights reserved. For peripheral...
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To update Guide information manually 1. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 3. All rights reserved. Page 91 Select Guide. 5. Select Get Guide data. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Make sure that you allow Media C enter to update Guide information automatically, you are connected to the Internet. 2. Select TV. 4. Make sure your Program Guide information is updated Although it is highly recommended that you might choose another option.
To update Guide information manually 1. Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 3. All rights reserved. Page 91 Select Guide. 5. Select Get Guide data. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Make sure that you allow Media C enter to update Guide information automatically, you are connected to the Internet. 2. Select TV. 4. Make sure your Program Guide information is updated Although it is highly recommended that you might choose another option.
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... cannot update, view, and use the Guide You can record manually. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select Change Guide lineup. 5. Proceed through the screens until you can change your Guide. You cannot record by show or series, but you reach the Terms of Service and privacy policy at any time. 1. Select I don't agree, and then click Next. Press the START button on...
... cannot update, view, and use the Guide You can record manually. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Select Change Guide lineup. 5. Proceed through the screens until you can change your Guide. You cannot record by show or series, but you reach the Terms of Service and privacy policy at any time. 1. Select I don't agree, and then click Next. Press the START button on...
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... update your Guide regularly to make sure to use the Guide while new Guide information is complete. Download Guide listings manually You can find out the date and time of program Guide information. Note Before you can contain up . Select Guide. 4. A dialog box appears when the Guide update is being downloaded. The Guide can download Guide listings, you must have your Internet connection © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote...
... update your Guide regularly to make sure to use the Guide while new Guide information is complete. Download Guide listings manually You can find out the date and time of program Guide information. Note Before you can contain up . Select Guide. 4. A dialog box appears when the Guide update is being downloaded. The Guide can download Guide listings, you must have your Internet connection © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote...
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... select Settings. 2. To add a missing channel 1. Press the START button on the screen to show or hide. Select Add channel. 6. If you want to select a new channel lineup. Use the arrow buttons on the remote, and then select Add. As you select each channel, the inset window displays that you enter a channel number that was turned off in Settings-you might need to reset the Guide lineup. Your TV service...
... select Settings. 2. To add a missing channel 1. Press the START button on the screen to show or hide. Select Add channel. 6. If you want to select a new channel lineup. Use the arrow buttons on the remote, and then select Add. As you select each channel, the inset window displays that you enter a channel number that was turned off in Settings-you might need to reset the Guide lineup. Your TV service...
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... service package. To turn off channels in the Guide lineup 1. Select Guide. 4. As you select each channel. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that channel. 6. All rights reserved. Media C enter attempts to correct itself on the remote to scroll through a set-top box, then Media C enter might need to use your set-top box remote control to clear the error. Select TV. 3. Use...
... service package. To turn off channels in the Guide lineup 1. Select Guide. 4. As you select each channel. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that channel. 6. All rights reserved. Media C enter attempts to correct itself on the remote to scroll through a set-top box, then Media C enter might need to use your set-top box remote control to clear the error. Select TV. 3. Use...
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... arrow buttons on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all the check boxes on the Edit C hannels page. 7. The error might encounter an error when changing channels to begin recording a show or hide. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that some set -top box, then Media C enter...
... arrow buttons on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all the check boxes on the Edit C hannels page. 7. The error might encounter an error when changing channels to begin recording a show or hide. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that some set -top box, then Media C enter...
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... the correct country is unable to display an image in the TV screen when you are supported by the tuner card in use by another application. Restart the computer. Restart Media C enter. Enable the audio card in the C ontrol Panel settings. Related topics There is not installed, enabled, or does not have updated drivers. plugged in Windows Device Manager. Enable the tuner card in to your computer. Tuner in use-The tuner might be in your...
... the correct country is unable to display an image in the TV screen when you are supported by the tuner card in use by another application. Restart the computer. Restart Media C enter. Enable the audio card in the C ontrol Panel settings. Related topics There is not installed, enabled, or does not have updated drivers. plugged in Windows Device Manager. Enable the tuner card in to your computer. Tuner in use-The tuner might be in your...
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... be having trouble with the tuner card. Select Custom, and then click the down arrow button to your computer might not have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your hardware documentation. To troubleshoot further, refer to expand that the correct driver is working, turn on live TV in "Set Program Access and Defaults" 1. Using the mouse, click the Start button on the remote, and then select Minimize. 2. Under Choose a default media player, select...
... be having trouble with the tuner card. Select Custom, and then click the down arrow button to your computer might not have recently upgraded Media C enter, then your hardware documentation. To troubleshoot further, refer to expand that the correct driver is working, turn on live TV in "Set Program Access and Defaults" 1. Using the mouse, click the Start button on the remote, and then select Minimize. 2. Under Choose a default media player, select...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Rear Out jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for optional speakers or external amplifier. Composite video In jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 9 Joystick/MIDI port Connection for a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for...
.... Rear Out jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for optional speakers or external amplifier. Composite video In jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 9 Joystick/MIDI port Connection for a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for...
Quick Start Guide
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... Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to the Internet and download new Guide information. ❑ Guide information is not available for your location, from the Microsoft TV listings service provider. ❑ Media Center has determined that the existing Guide information on your Television Program Guide. The Guide displays available channels, network, and program information. Starting the Media Center Setup...
... Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to the Internet and download new Guide information. ❑ Guide information is not available for your location, from the Microsoft TV listings service provider. ❑ Media Center has determined that the existing Guide information on your Television Program Guide. The Guide displays available channels, network, and program information. Starting the Media Center Setup...
VAIO User Guide
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... installation and use. See the instructions that came with your computer. Page 33 For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your i.LINK device for more information on your digital devices. Please refer to the documentation that came with your digital devices. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
... installation and use. See the instructions that came with your computer. Page 33 For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your i.LINK device for more information on your digital devices. Please refer to the documentation that came with your digital devices. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
VAIO User Guide
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... devices. 3. Unplug your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to access the Sony Online Support Web site. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is active. Click Model Support Page. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Remove the side panel. See the configuration instructions supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Click Start from Sony...
... devices. 3. Unplug your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to access the Sony Online Support Web site. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is active. Click Model Support Page. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Remove the side panel. See the configuration instructions supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Click Start from Sony...
VAIO User Guide
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... Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. Page 64 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
... Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. Page 64 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
VAIO User Guide
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... external power source, verify that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. If you are using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start...
... external power source, verify that the volume is not selected in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. If you are using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start...