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... to current retail versions. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or...without notice. Certain product(s) included with this computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is prohibited. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are subject to change without prior ...
... to current retail versions. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or...without notice. Certain product(s) included with this computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is prohibited. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are subject to change without prior ...
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Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003 45 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 46 Before You Begin Using Media Center 47 Setting Up TV Connections 48 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 55 Setting Up Additional Equipment 58 Using Media Center 61 About the Media Center Start menu 62 Exploring Media Center 64 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 66 Troubleshooting 73 Support Options 75 Immediate Help and Support 75 Resources for Additional Help and Support 76 12
Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003 45 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 46 Before You Begin Using Media Center 47 Setting Up TV Connections 48 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 55 Setting Up Additional Equipment 58 Using Media Center 61 About the Media Center Start menu 62 Exploring Media Center 64 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 66 Troubleshooting 73 Support Options 75 Immediate Help and Support 75 Resources for Additional Help and Support 76 12
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... Guide - Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your...
... Guide - Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your...
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... drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your...
... drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your...
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.... GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 26 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 your keyboard. EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls ...
.... GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 26 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 your keyboard. EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center. The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls ...
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...The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is activated. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is equivalent ...scrolling pattern has changed. The Caps Lock indicator lights to advise you that the keyboard is off , the letters appear in uppercase. Windows The key with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform...
...The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is activated. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is equivalent ...scrolling pattern has changed. The Caps Lock indicator lights to advise you that the keyboard is off , the letters appear in uppercase. Windows The key with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform...
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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 playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Press again ...
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 playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Press again ...
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...of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your video collection. 6 BACK button Press to return to the previous window 7 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on -screen image to the TV. MY... mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to view pictures or a slide show. REPLAY button Press to move media backward, for your music playlists. 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. screen ...
...of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your video collection. 6 BACK button Press to return to the previous window 7 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on -screen image to the TV. MY... mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to view pictures or a slide show. REPLAY button Press to move media backward, for your music playlists. 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. screen ...
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To turn on your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on the power. 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...
To turn on your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on the power. 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...
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... to turn off your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are not able to troubleshoot problems you may be having with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then...
... to turn off your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are not able to troubleshoot problems you may be having with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then...
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... a keyboard. * The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is easily accessed with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition* (Media Center). Your new computer and the Media Center bring together all ...of your computer's configuration. 45 into one location that is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio® computers....
... a keyboard. * The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is easily accessed with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition* (Media Center). Your new computer and the Media Center bring together all ...of your computer's configuration. 45 into one location that is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio® computers....
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system combines the multimedia features of a home entertainment center. Media Center enables you ... many functions, such as a slide show with background music ❑ Enjoying TV, DVDs, or your computer Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer compliments this exceptional operating system with preinstalled multimedia software programs, superior graphics and audio capability, and a DVD...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system combines the multimedia features of a home entertainment center. Media Center enables you ... many functions, such as a slide show with background music ❑ Enjoying TV, DVDs, or your computer Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer compliments this exceptional operating system with preinstalled multimedia software programs, superior graphics and audio capability, and a DVD...
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... about Media Center For more information about setting up your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly, following the instructions in this checklist before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program, to enable full.... ❑ Plug the remote sensor unit into a USB port on your computer and place it in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are ready ...
... about Media Center For more information about setting up your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly, following the instructions in this checklist before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program, to enable full.... ❑ Plug the remote sensor unit into a USB port on your computer and place it in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are ready ...
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...of remote sensor unit. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate and select menu items. Press the OK button to activate your computer's keyboard, or clicking the mouse. Using Media Center Using Media Center You can also record TV, watch videos, play music, and use other ..., to navigate and select menu items. Press Enter on the remote control*, using your selection. * The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. 61
...of remote sensor unit. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate and select menu items. Press the OK button to activate your computer's keyboard, or clicking the mouse. Using Media Center Using Media Center You can also record TV, watch videos, play music, and use other ..., to navigate and select menu items. Press Enter on the remote control*, using your selection. * The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. 61
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Media Center Start menu You can use Start menu to the previous window. 3 Media Center Help Starts the Media Center Help guide. 4 Minimize Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon on the taskbar. 62 Media Center Start 1 23 10 456 7 8 9 1 Media Center Start Returns Media Center to the Start menu. 2 Back Returns Media Center to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls, and start functions.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Media Center Start menu You can use Start menu to the previous window. 3 Media Center Help Starts the Media Center Help guide. 4 Minimize Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon on the taskbar. 62 Media Center Start 1 23 10 456 7 8 9 1 Media Center Start Returns Media Center to the Start menu. 2 Back Returns Media Center to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls, and start functions.
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...up and down. 9 Media Playback Controls Plays, records, rewinds, replays, and stops selected media. 10 Log Off Logs off from this computer or enables you to DVD media. About the Media Center Start menu 5 Maximize Enlarges the view to Movielink™, an online movie rental... records TV programs. My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs. Movielink (not shown) Connects to full-screen mode. 6 Close Window Closes Media Center. 7 Play DVD Plays a DVD movie. More Programs (not shown) Displays additional programs that are available through Media Center....
...up and down. 9 Media Playback Controls Plays, records, rewinds, replays, and stops selected media. 10 Log Off Logs off from this computer or enables you to DVD media. About the Media Center Start menu 5 Maximize Enlarges the view to Movielink™, an online movie rental... records TV programs. My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs. Movielink (not shown) Connects to full-screen mode. 6 Close Window Closes Media Center. 7 Play DVD Plays a DVD movie. More Programs (not shown) Displays additional programs that are available through Media Center....
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...item, and then press OK to activate your selection. ❑ To switch between Media Center and the desktop You can use the arrow keys on the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Exploring Media Center Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined ...with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop. ❑ To return to Media Center, press on ...
...item, and then press OK to activate your selection. ❑ To switch between Media Center and the desktop You can use the arrow keys on the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Exploring Media Center Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined ...with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop. ❑ To return to Media Center, press on ...
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For more information, go to the VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Establish a working Internet connection to enable the download of your local television program guide. ❑ Provide your Zip code or ...-top box, if your equipment and home environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared to: ❑ Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your TV service...
For more information, go to the VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Establish a working Internet connection to enable the download of your local television program guide. ❑ Provide your Zip code or ...-top box, if your equipment and home environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared to: ❑ Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your TV service...
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The setup wizard tests your remote control, configures your Internet connection and TV broadcast signal, and sets up the Television Program Guide for your local area. Getting Started ✍ If you decide to properly activate and configure Media Center. Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard Using the setup wizard The first time you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center setup wizard to skip any of the setup wizard steps, you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Media Center - Follow the steps in Media Center. 67
The setup wizard tests your remote control, configures your Internet connection and TV broadcast signal, and sets up the Television Program Guide for your local area. Getting Started ✍ If you decide to properly activate and configure Media Center. Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard Using the setup wizard The first time you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center setup wizard to skip any of the setup wizard steps, you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Media Center - Follow the steps in Media Center. 67
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... step, you are asked to set up Internet Connection - If you have already established an Internet connection, you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center. 69 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set up and update your music CDs and other media.
... step, you are asked to set up Internet Connection - If you have already established an Internet connection, you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center. 69 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set up and update your music CDs and other media.