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..., in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to U.S. Financial services may require an additional charge. 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 the software may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video...
..., in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to U.S. Financial services may require an additional charge. 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 the software may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video...
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...® guidelines for energy efficiency. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Owner's Record The model number and serial...
...® guidelines for energy efficiency. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Owner's Record The model number and serial...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 47 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 48 Before You Begin Using Media Center 49 Setting Up TV Connections 50 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 56 Setting Up Additional Equipment 59 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
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 47 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 48 Before You Begin Using Media Center 49 Setting Up TV Connections 50 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 56 Setting Up Additional Equipment 59 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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... speaker power cable *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. For details on the computer configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown...
... speaker power cable *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. For details on the computer configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown...
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...sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your system, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO...Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online software information: 1 Click...
...sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your system, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO...Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online software information: 1 Click...
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...library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 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. For more information about ...layer 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-...
...library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 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. For more information about ...layer 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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... the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 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...
... the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 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...
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... is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with each other. Refer to turn the computer on and off .... 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and ...
... is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with each other. Refer to turn the computer on and off .... 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and ...
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VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 22 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer.
VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR 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 a PS/2 keyboard. 22 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer.
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...Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer's specifications sheet for details on its hardware configuration. 24 See your computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computers that are configured to your computer. ** 1000BASE-T Ethernet capability is available on ... S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (...
...Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer's specifications sheet for details on its hardware configuration. 24 See your computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computers that are configured to your computer. ** 1000BASE-T Ethernet capability is available on ... S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for a video cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (...
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...-woofer unit and control the volume. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your system's sound capability. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker ...Connection 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 a grounded AC wall... with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. Go to turn on page 33, for information about supplied accessories. See your computer's online specifications sheet for more information. Rotate ...
...-woofer unit and control the volume. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your system's sound capability. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker ...Connection 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 a grounded AC wall... with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your VAIO computer. Go to turn on page 33, for information about supplied accessories. See your computer's online specifications sheet for more information. Rotate ...
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... VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Windows® Media Center. 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. MY TV Opens the My ...
... VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Windows® Media Center. 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. MY TV Opens the My ...
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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 the Microsoft® Windows...
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 the Microsoft® Windows...
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... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications for your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video 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... GUIDE MY VIDEOS BACK DVD MENU OK LIVE TV MORE INFO VOLUME CHAN/PAGE RM-MC1 29 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration.
... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications for your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video 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... GUIDE MY VIDEOS BACK DVD MENU OK LIVE TV MORE INFO VOLUME CHAN/PAGE RM-MC1 29 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration.
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... music playlists. MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to fast-forward media at two speeds. GUIDE button Press to turn off the sound. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MUTE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area.
... music playlists. MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to fast-forward media at two speeds. GUIDE button Press to turn off the sound. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MUTE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area.
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Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
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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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... power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. For information about using this type of...sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the left speaker into the Speaker(L) jack on the back of speaker system, see the information provided with a 5.1 speaker system. Certain models are configured-to-order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer...
... power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. For information about using this type of...sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the left speaker into the Speaker(L) jack on the back of speaker system, see the information provided with a 5.1 speaker system. Certain models are configured-to-order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer...
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...the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on the lower front panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC... plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the headphones jack located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a slightly different setup.
...the speakers and sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer* Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on the lower front panel of your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC... plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the headphones jack located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a slightly different setup.