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...described herein is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to this manual or the ...be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to current retail versions. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...
...described herein is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to this manual or the ...be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to current retail versions. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...
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... program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep...Sony Service Center. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer...
... program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep...Sony Service Center. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer...
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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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... system and preinstalled software. For details on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with System or Application Recovery CDs.
... system and preinstalled software. For details on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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...; XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the...
...; XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the...
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...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® end-user license agreements. 16 For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD...
...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® end-user license agreements. 16 For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD...
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Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. 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.
Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. 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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... i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a ..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator is off when the computer is in Stand by mode. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ... operating conditions and proper connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to turn the computer on and off. All products with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®...
... i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a ..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator is off when the computer is in Stand by mode. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ... operating conditions and proper connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to turn the computer on and off. All products with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®...
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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. The location of your computer.
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Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14...). * 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 a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for details on...
Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14...). * 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 a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for details on...
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...the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit" on page 35, 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 turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 ...woofer is reached. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability.
...the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit" on page 35, 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 turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 ...woofer is reached. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with your system's sound capability.
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...26 MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. 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...
...26 MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. 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...
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... the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is activated. This function is equivalent 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. When the indicator is off , the screen...
... the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is activated. This function is equivalent 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. When the indicator is off , the screen...
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... recording 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.
... recording 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.
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..., one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your music playlists. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. START button Press...
..., one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your music playlists. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. 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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...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 computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 See your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the... plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require a slightly different setup.
...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 computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 See your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the... plug of the cable that is attached to DC-Out jack on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require a slightly different setup.
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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack. 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack located on ... port. To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. For help on your network administrator. 40 optional) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack. 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack located on ... port. To connect the telephone and modem cables "1-to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. For help on your network administrator. 40 optional) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port...
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...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 ...immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up your computer. 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 you to restart your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections.
...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 ...immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer, set up your computer. 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 you to restart your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections.