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... VAIO logo, Click to this product. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be detailed ... TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such...
... VAIO logo, Click to this product. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be detailed ... TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such...
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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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Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
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Composite audio R In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional). 2 Composite video In jack* Connection for an audio device. 21 S-video In jack* Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 3 VHF/UHF port* Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 4 Headphones jack Connection for speakers (optional) or headphones (optional). 5 Line In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Left panel About the Side Panels 1 Composite audio L In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional).
Composite audio R In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional). 2 Composite video In jack* Connection for an audio device. 21 S-video In jack* Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 3 VHF/UHF port* Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 4 Headphones jack Connection for speakers (optional) or headphones (optional). 5 Line In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Left panel About the Side Panels 1 Composite audio L In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional).
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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*. This section describes the basic functions of your Giga Pocket remote control Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION ...TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your...
... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. This section describes the basic functions of your Giga Pocket remote control Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION ...TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to...
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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers. Page 15 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication ... in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers. Page 15 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication ... in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket...
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... of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket® P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video... is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the...
... of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket® P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video... is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the...
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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 view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video...
... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video...
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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 view the current software in full screen mode, press to begin playback. SIZE button1 Press to...
... 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 view the current software in full screen mode, press to begin playback. SIZE button1 Press to...
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...your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software programs are available on certain VAIO® computers. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived ...Timer Recording Manager Giga Pocket Explorer CLIÉ Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . Page 54
...your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software programs are available on certain VAIO® computers. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived ...Timer Recording Manager Giga Pocket Explorer CLIÉ Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . Page 54
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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 back panel of your STB unit, matching the plug and jack colors. 4. 3. Connect one end of the stereo A/V dubbing cables with triple RCA jacks (optional) to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the left panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. To connect in STB m ode (Option 2) Page 62
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 back panel of your STB unit, matching the plug and jack colors. 4. 3. Connect one end of the stereo A/V dubbing cables with triple RCA jacks (optional) to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the left panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. To connect in STB m ode (Option 2) Page 62
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...appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder. To connect a compatible VCR or camcorder Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can connect a VCR or camcorder, using the audio jacks and video ports. To connect with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) ...the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the composite video In port, composite audio L and R In jacks, located on your computer. Connect the other ends of the system unit. You can locate the connections on your computer. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video ...
...appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder. To connect a compatible VCR or camcorder Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can connect a VCR or camcorder, using the audio jacks and video ports. To connect with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) ...the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the composite video In port, composite audio L and R In jacks, located on your computer. Connect the other ends of the system unit. You can locate the connections on your computer. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video ...
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...Video Capsule. The timer recording may fail due to an "Event buffer of audio overflow" error in the following circumstances: The input cable (coaxial or video cable) is connected to your computer, the following circumstances: If you change the channel on an attached video ...Pocket® can be recorded or displayed. Video input from game consoles may not be able to see a displayed image. The computer's response may decrease when you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is disconnected after recording starts. You...
...Video Capsule. The timer recording may fail due to an "Event buffer of audio overflow" error in the following circumstances: The input cable (coaxial or video cable) is connected to your computer, the following circumstances: If you change the channel on an attached video ...Pocket® can be recorded or displayed. Video input from game consoles may not be able to see a displayed image. The computer's response may decrease when you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is disconnected after recording starts. You...
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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 Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder for a "one-click" set...
... 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 Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder for a "one-click" set...
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Page 145 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. Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?"
Page 145 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. Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?"
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... region code setting of connected or installed devices. 4. Page 151 To verify or change your computer speakers. 4. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to read the disc. If necessary,... on your video resolution: 1. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your optical ...or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you hear audio but cannot see video but cannot hear audio, check all of player that devices and/or drivers are installed properly, ...
... region code setting of connected or installed devices. 4. Page 151 To verify or change your computer speakers. 4. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to read the disc. If necessary,... on your video resolution: 1. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your optical ...or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you hear audio but cannot see video but cannot hear audio, check all of player that devices and/or drivers are installed properly, ...
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...power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your computer. If the software program you are connected. Page 161 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not selected....Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Click...
...power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your computer. If the software program you are connected. Page 161 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not selected....Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Click...
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...selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Page 162 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that... control dial, to your speakers if headphones are connected to mute the sound from your computer. If the software program you are connected. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by moving the slider bar to produce sound while headphones are using has its own volume ...
...selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Page 162 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that... control dial, to your speakers if headphones are connected to mute the sound from your computer. If the software program you are connected. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by moving the slider bar to produce sound while headphones are using has its own volume ...