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...PCV-9901 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A This device complies with FCC Class B limits may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. If this computer... the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for FCC-related matters only. Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is...
...PCV-9901 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A This device complies with FCC Class B limits may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. If this computer... the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for FCC-related matters only. Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is...
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... 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. Computer and supplied accessories System with attached keyboard Modem cable Power cord Mouse Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline...
... 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. Computer and supplied accessories System with attached keyboard Modem cable Power cord Mouse Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. Handling the System Unit 18 You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. Handling the System Unit 18 You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard.
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...amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 7 Infrared receiver Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise... or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen* The attached LCD screen displays computer-generated images. 9 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. * For information about the LCD screen, see the online VAIO® Computer...
...amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 7 Infrared receiver Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise... or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen* The attached LCD screen displays computer-generated images. 9 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. * For information about the LCD screen, see the online VAIO® Computer...
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Front panel (Keyboard folded) About the Front Panel 1 TV On Button* Press to launch the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software. 2 Channel +/-* Press to change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. 3 Volume +/-* Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. * The access indicator light is white when the TV, channel, or volume functions are active. 21
Front panel (Keyboard folded) About the Front Panel 1 TV On Button* Press to launch the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software. 2 Channel +/-* Press to change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. 3 Volume +/-* Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. * The access indicator light is white when the TV, channel, or volume functions are active. 21
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...port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. [The port marked with (Network) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. 23 About the Side Panels 2 DVD-RW optical drive Reads data from the optical drive. 4 Composite audio L In jack Connection for the AC...the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 9 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 10 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to...
...port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. [The port marked with (Network) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. 23 About the Side Panels 2 DVD-RW optical drive Reads data from the optical drive. 4 Composite audio L In jack Connection for the AC...the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 9 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 10 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to...
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Press again to return to turn off the sound. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to the...
Press again to return to turn off the sound. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to the...
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... buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage™ software program. MUSIC button Press to navigate. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available...
... buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage™ software program. MUSIC button Press to navigate. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available...
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...the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. When using the Giga Pocket® software program, press to rewind or fast-forward. Press again to view the...is only available for details. 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software program. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to begin playback. PLAY button Press to the playback deck. STOP button Press to show the settings window. Press the button again to...
...the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. When using the Giga Pocket® software program, press to rewind or fast-forward. Press again to view the...is only available for details. 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the Giga Pocket software program. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to begin playback. PLAY button Press to the playback deck. STOP button Press to show the settings window. Press the button again to...
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Handling the System Unit Front panel (Keyboard open) Page 7 When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO® computer by lowering the keyboard. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights.
Handling the System Unit Front panel (Keyboard open) Page 7 When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls. You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO® computer by lowering the keyboard. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights.
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Turns the computer on and off. 7 Infrared receiver Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. 3 Volume +/-1 Press to change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen... programmable function keys that launch specific applications. Page 9 Front panel (Keyboard folded) 1 TV On Button1 Press to launch the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software. 2 Channel +/-1 Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. 1 A c c es s indic ator light is white when the ...
Turns the computer on and off. 7 Infrared receiver Communicates with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change the channel, when TV programming is displayed. 3 Volume +/-1 Press to change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen... programmable function keys that launch specific applications. Page 9 Front panel (Keyboard folded) 1 TV On Button1 Press to launch the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software. 2 Channel +/-1 Press to increase or decrease computer speaker volume. 1 A c c es s indic ator light is white when the ...
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... Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 9 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 10 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the wall...
... Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 9 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 10 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the wall...
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... to launch the Giga Pocket software. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. Page 14 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment,...such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The ...
... to launch the Giga Pocket software. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. Page 14 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment,...such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The ...
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...STOP button Press to begin playback. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to rewind or fast-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. Page 15 Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION ...in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. 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...
...STOP button Press to begin playback. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to rewind or fast-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. Page 15 Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION ...in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. 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...
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...video viewing, recording, and playback capabilities, such as: Watching and recording television programs from your computer. Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously. Setting and managing daily/weekly timer recording schedules. Managing Video Capsules (recorded... 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...
...video viewing, recording, and playback capabilities, such as: Watching and recording television programs from your computer. Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously. Setting and managing daily/weekly timer recording schedules. Managing Video Capsules (recorded... 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...
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The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you through setting up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of...
The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you through setting up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of...
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... the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to your computer. 3. Your VAIO® Computer is determined by the type of cable connection available in -home cable access may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain cables. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end...
... the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to your computer. 3. Your VAIO® Computer is determined by the type of cable connection available in -home cable access may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain cables. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end...
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Connect one end of your computer. Option 1 1. Option 2 1. Connect the other end to your antenna outlet. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to reorient the antenna for best reception. If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you ...transformer to the screw-type grips on the right panel of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional). 2. Connect both ends of the antenna's twin lead cable to the VHF/UHF port on the type of your computer. Connecting to a standard antenna (air) You can connect your ...
Connect one end of your computer. Option 1 1. Option 2 1. Connect the other end to your antenna outlet. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to reorient the antenna for best reception. If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you ...transformer to the screw-type grips on the right panel of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional). 2. Connect both ends of the antenna's twin lead cable to the VHF/UHF port on the type of your computer. Connecting to a standard antenna (air) You can connect your ...
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...(STB). 2. Connecting with certain cables. Option 1 1. Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end of your set-top box (STB). 2. To connect in STB m ode (Option 2) Page 29 Your VAIO® Computer is supplied with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can... connect your computer. Connect the other end to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter.
...(STB). 2. Connecting with certain cables. Option 1 1. Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the single-connection end of your set-top box (STB). 2. To connect in STB m ode (Option 2) Page 29 Your VAIO® Computer is supplied with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can... connect your computer. Connect the other end to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter.
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Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. Page 32
Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs. Page 32