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... this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Use of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be transported or used outside the United States. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media...
... this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Use of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be transported or used outside the United States. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media...
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Owner's Record ..., printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. It is a U.S. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and ...
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Owner's Record ..., printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. It is a U.S. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and ...
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...reduce the risk of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Danger-...eyes, do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For questions regarding your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-The use of fire, use the modem or a telephone to qualified personnel only. ...
...reduce the risk of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Danger-...eyes, do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For questions regarding your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-The use of fire, use the modem or a telephone to qualified personnel only. ...
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...Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Address: 16450 W....
...Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Address: 16450 W....
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... or corporation commission for you believe it is experienced with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Giga Pocket features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Excessive RENs ... with the FCC if you to make changes in response to program this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). Please use a computer or other number for this equipment to the telephone company. If this number must comply with this equipment causes harm to the...
... or corporation commission for you believe it is experienced with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Giga Pocket features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Excessive RENs ... with the FCC if you to make changes in response to program this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). Please use a computer or other number for this equipment to the telephone company. If this number must comply with this equipment causes harm to the...
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... batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of all the devices does not exceed 5. Replace only with the ...indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be prohibited. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be connected to the requirement...
... batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of all the devices does not exceed 5. Replace only with the ...indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be prohibited. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be connected to the requirement...
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 22 About the Sub-woofer 25 About the Keyboard 26 About the Remote Control 29 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting a Display (Monitor 34 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........35 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 38 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........39 Connecting the Power Cords 41 Turning On Your Computer 42 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 43 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 22 About the Sub-woofer 25 About the Keyboard 26 About the Remote Control 29 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting a Display (Monitor 34 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........35 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 38 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........39 Connecting the Power Cords 41 Turning On Your Computer 42 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 43 11
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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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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!
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... accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
... accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
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... 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 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on the Microsoft® Windows®...
... 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 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on the Microsoft® Windows®...
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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±RW drive). Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD...
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±RW drive). Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online Specifications sheet. 17
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online Specifications sheet. 17
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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.
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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.
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Composite video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access ...
Composite video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access ...
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...Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to designate that came with your system, such as an...and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator light is green when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the ...
...Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to designate that came with your system, such as an...and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator light is green when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the ...
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...Opening the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your fingertip. 21 About the Front Panel Handling the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Flip the lower front panel cover... down , using your computer is equipped with panels that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive...
...Opening the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your fingertip. 21 About the Front Panel Handling the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Flip the lower front panel cover... down , using your computer is equipped with panels that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive...
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VIDEO1 INPUT - The location of your computer. 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 icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
VIDEO1 INPUT - The location of your computer. 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 icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
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... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Microphone jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor...
... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Microphone jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor...
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...; 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for details on certain computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In ...
...; 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for details on certain computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In ...