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... AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to change without written permission is a registered trademark of the computer, and may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD,.... Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
... AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to change without written permission is a registered trademark of the computer, and may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD,.... Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
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... proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as... ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that...
... proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as... ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that...
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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system...
... be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system...
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... Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 To access this information, go to VAIO Life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online... Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click...
... Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 To access this information, go to VAIO Life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online... Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click...
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Front panel TV GUIDE MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Front panel TV GUIDE MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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... media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from the floppy disk drive. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your ...i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from...
... media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from the floppy disk drive. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your ...i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from...
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... or optional speakers or headphones. Microphone In jack Connection for an audio 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony...
... or optional speakers or headphones. Microphone In jack Connection for an audio 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony...
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... for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable.... 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on your computer's supplied accessories. 23...
... for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable.... 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on your computer's supplied accessories. 23...
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... Start About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn off...
... Start About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn off...
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GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. INTERNET Opens the Internet browser. VAIO keyboard with additional keys that perform specific functions. EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of... Media Center. About the Keyboard About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with Media Center features BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My...
GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. INTERNET Opens the Internet browser. VAIO keyboard with additional keys that perform specific functions. EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of... Media Center. About the Keyboard About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with Media Center features BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My...
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STOP Stops media recording or playback. MUTE Turns the sound off. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to restore sound. Press again to reduce power consumption. PLAY/PAUSE Pauses the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. NEXT ... the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION HELP Opens the Media Center Help guide. Press again to resume playback.
STOP Stops media recording or playback. MUTE Turns the sound off. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to restore sound. Press again to reduce power consumption. PLAY/PAUSE Pauses the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. NEXT ... the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION HELP Opens the Media Center Help guide. Press again to resume playback.
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This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The Windows® XP Media Center Edition features are controlled with the supplied remote control. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR ENTER REW FF REPLAY SKIP REC STOP PLAY PAUSE MY TV MY MUSIC MY PICTURES GUIDE MY VIDEOS LIVE TV DVD MENU OK BACK MORE INFO VOLUME CHAN/PAGE RM-MC1 28 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The Windows® XP Media Center Edition features are controlled with the supplied remote control. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR ENTER REW FF REPLAY SKIP REC STOP PLAY PAUSE MY TV MY MUSIC MY PICTURES GUIDE MY VIDEOS LIVE TV DVD MENU OK BACK MORE INFO VOLUME CHAN/PAGE RM-MC1 28 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... button Press to stop recording. 12 REC button Press to change, page up and down channels automatically (no number input required). 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 8 BACK button Press to return to the previous window 9 VOLUME button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.... 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to pause media playback. Press any available information about the selected media. 15 CHAN/PAGE button Press to begin media ...
... button Press to stop recording. 12 REC button Press to change, page up and down channels automatically (no number input required). 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 8 BACK button Press to return to the previous window 9 VOLUME button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.... 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to pause media playback. Press any available information about the selected media. 15 CHAN/PAGE button Press to begin media ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display MONITOR 34
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display MONITOR 34
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To connect the computer, speakers, and sub-woofer unit Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit Connect to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on ... the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to sub-woofer R-speaker L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker...
To connect the computer, speakers, and sub-woofer unit Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit Connect to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on ... the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to sub-woofer R-speaker L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker...
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To connect the sub-woofer to the computer AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VHF/UHF System unit Sub-woofer unit AC Power (wall outlet) 38 VIDEO1 INPUT - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 6 Plug the sub-woofer unit's power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.
To connect the sub-woofer to the computer AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VHF/UHF System unit Sub-woofer unit AC Power (wall outlet) 38 VIDEO1 INPUT - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 6 Plug the sub-woofer unit's power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.
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... telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located...other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. For help on the back panel of your network administrator. 40 VHF/UHF Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. VIDEO1 INPUT - To connect the telephone and modem cables AUDIO AUDIO...
... telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located...other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. For help on the back panel of your network administrator. 40 VHF/UHF Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. VIDEO1 INPUT - To connect the telephone and modem cables AUDIO AUDIO...
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Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on the unit. Follow the on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. To turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to restart your computer. Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for the first time, your...
Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on the unit. Follow the on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. To turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to restart your computer. Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for the first time, your...
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This section provides information about setting up Media Center, your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition. Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with your computer, TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and other peripheral equipment. 45
This section provides information about setting up Media Center, your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition. Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with your computer, TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and other peripheral equipment. 45