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...Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without notice. Microsoft, ... TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to any modification to online service providers may not be...
...Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without notice. Microsoft, ... TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to any modification to online service providers may not be...
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... determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space.... The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. The International...
... determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space.... The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. The International...
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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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... not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with certain computer models. For details on the computer configuration purchased. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories...
... not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with certain computer models. For details on the computer configuration purchased. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories...
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... software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific...
... software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific...
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... 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® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or...
... 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® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or...
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Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all 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 these hardware features or accessories.
Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all 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 these hardware features or accessories.
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... with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® media slot ... (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to turn the computer on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The power indicator is off when the...
... with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® media slot ... (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to turn the computer on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The power indicator is off when the...
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The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel 22 AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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. VIDEO1 INPUT - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel 22 AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). See your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). S-video In jack... Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for details on certain...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). See your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). S-video In jack... Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for details on certain...
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... 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. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating 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. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating the...
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...the Internet browser. 26 EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft...174; Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 ...
...the Internet browser. 26 EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft...174; Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 ...
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... pointer on the numeric keypad area are used to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is set to clicking Start on the taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. INDICATORS Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock...
... pointer on the numeric keypad area are used to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is set to clicking Start on the taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. INDICATORS Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock...
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... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS...
... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS...
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... action or window option. OK button Press OK to view pictures or a slide show. FF button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. START button Press...
... action or window option. OK button Press OK to view pictures or a slide show. FF button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. START button Press...
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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. 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
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...-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to Headphones jack on computer's back panel Connect to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require...
...-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to Headphones jack on computer's back panel Connect to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require...
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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
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... cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. optional) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the splitter device into the wall jack. 5 Plug the modem... adapter (splitter - To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to the Ethernet port, depending on connecting to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the computer. For help on your network administrator. 40
... cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. optional) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the splitter device into the wall jack. 5 Plug the modem... adapter (splitter - To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to the Ethernet port, depending on connecting to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the computer. For help on your network administrator. 40
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...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 the power. 3 Press the power button on the ...right speaker to restart your computer. To turn on your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts ...
...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 the power. 3 Press the power button on the ...right speaker to restart your computer. To turn on your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts ...