Quick Start Guide
Page 2
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may apply). BE LIABLE FOR...third parties. 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 Sony. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may apply). BE LIABLE FOR...third parties. 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 Sony. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an...
Quick Start Guide
Page 3
...with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. It is a U.S. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is an open system in ... Agency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
...with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. It is a U.S. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is an open system in ... Agency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Quick Start Guide
Page 13
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!
Quick Start Guide
Page 14
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Power cord Modem cable Video adapter* TV coaxial ...the accessories supplied with certain computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer's specifications sheet for details...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Power cord Modem cable Video adapter* TV coaxial ...the accessories supplied with certain computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer's specifications sheet for details...
Quick Start Guide
Page 15
... information on setting up and registering your computer. It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Contains features and specifications of your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific information on...
... information on setting up and registering your computer. It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Contains features and specifications of your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific information on...
Quick Start Guide
Page 16
... on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
... on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
Quick Start Guide
Page 18
Front panel 18 The location of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Front panel 18 The location of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Quick Start Guide
Page 20
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from ... compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on and is amber when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i....Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from ... compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on and is amber when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i....Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
Quick Start Guide
Page 22
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The location of your computer. Back panel 22 AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT -
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The location of your computer. Back panel 22 AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT -
Quick Start Guide
Page 24
...; 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available ...on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional).
...; 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available ...on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional).
Quick Start Guide
Page 25
..., for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied...Power indicator Light is green while the power is on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability. The sub-woofer is reached. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel ...
..., for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied...Power indicator Light is green while the power is on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability. The sub-woofer is reached. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 26
...; keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. ...26 GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
...; keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. ...26 GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
Quick Start Guide
Page 28
... the indicator is off, the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. The Scroll Lock indicator lights to clicking the right mouse button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The task associated with each function key...
... the indicator is off, the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. The Scroll Lock indicator lights to clicking the right mouse button. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The task associated with each function key...
Quick Start Guide
Page 29
... Enter or OK to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. The remote control can start and stop video recording and...
... Enter or OK to turn off the sound. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. The remote control can start and stop video recording and...
Quick Start Guide
Page 30
... full-screen mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to view pictures or a slide show. MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from the on the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move the pointer on -screen image to your area...
... full-screen mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to view pictures or a slide show. MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from the on the screen. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move the pointer on -screen image to your area...
Quick Start Guide
Page 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 an emergency. 34 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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 an emergency. 34 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
Quick Start Guide
Page 36
... Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require a slightly different setup. See your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on the left ...side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to Headphones jack on computer's back panel Connect to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on...
... Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require a slightly different setup. See your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on the left ...side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to Headphones jack on computer's back panel Connect to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on...
Quick Start Guide
Page 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse Using an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have halftone printing. 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse Using an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have halftone printing. 38
Quick Start Guide
Page 40
... covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to-2" jack adapter (splitter - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into...
... covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to-2" jack adapter (splitter - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into...
Quick Start Guide
Page 42
... detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. For detailed instructions, see the section, "Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003" on ...page 45. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on...
... detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. For detailed instructions, see the section, "Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003" on ...page 45. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on...