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... parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT 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 U.S. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and...
... parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT 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 U.S. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and...
Quick Start Guide
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... the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Operation with the instructions, may be attached to correct the interference by turning...
... the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Operation with the instructions, may be attached to correct the interference by turning...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 42 Connecting the Telephone and Modem 43 Connecting the Power Cords 45 Turning...
... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 42 Connecting the Telephone and Modem 43 Connecting the Power Cords 45 Turning...
Quick Start Guide
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...Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for an S-video cable. Line In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer 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...
...Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for an S-video cable. Line In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer 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...
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... Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable...
... Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34 To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port. ✍ 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 appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34 To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port. ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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... (CTO), are configured to order (CTO) may wish to use your speaker system. Connect a Sub-woofer†, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system‡) Black Rear - Green Front/Headphones - Connect supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. See the information supplied with your speaker system for details on the back panel of your computer. ❑ Follow the connection instructions provided with certain VAIO® computer models. Red Microphone - See...
... (CTO), are configured to order (CTO) may wish to use your speaker system. Connect a Sub-woofer†, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system‡) Black Rear - Green Front/Headphones - Connect supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. See the information supplied with your speaker system for details on the back panel of your computer. ❑ Follow the connection instructions provided with certain VAIO® computer models. Red Microphone - See...
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... coaxial cable to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. 51 Setting Up TV Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. 2 Connect the...
... coaxial cable to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. 51 Setting Up TV Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. 2 Connect the...
Quick Start Guide
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... monitor or display, located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on either end of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 61 See your TV monitor/display. Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter* to either the side or back of a video cable (optional). Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with certain VAIO computer models...
... monitor or display, located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on either end of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 61 See your TV monitor/display. Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter* to either the side or back of a video cable (optional). Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with certain VAIO computer models...
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...; VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your VAIO® computer. Your computer is available only with Sony®. This guide is supplied with simple instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with configure-to-order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support...
...; VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your VAIO® computer. Your computer is available only with Sony®. This guide is supplied with simple instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with configure-to-order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support...
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... Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 70 Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options...
... Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 70 Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options...
VAIO User Guide
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... the optical disc drive doors Your computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The power indicator light is green when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Refer to the documentation that came with panels that have a drive eject button located on and off . 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port...
... the optical disc drive doors Your computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The power indicator light is green when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Refer to the documentation that came with panels that have a drive eject button located on and off . 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port...
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... controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer...
... controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer...
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...; Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may wish to order (C T O ) may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as part of the ac c es s ory pac kage. Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 speaker system3) Black Rear - Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - Connect rear speakers (5.1 speaker...
...; Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may wish to order (C T O ) may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as part of the ac c es s ory pac kage. Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 speaker system3) Black Rear - Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - Connect rear speakers (5.1 speaker...
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... panel. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect the second power connector to the original drive. 12. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Reconnect the power cord to lock the drive into position. 11. Page 83 10. Push the drive holder handle down to your computer. Connect another SATA interface cable...
... panel. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect the second power connector to the original drive. 12. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Reconnect the power cord to lock the drive into position. 11. Page 83 10. Push the drive holder handle down to your computer. Connect another SATA interface cable...
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... computer's data, or you are using hard disk drives that vary in size, note that the RAID configuration is set to the size of the three options, and click Next. Final confirm ation m essage 11. See the section, Before getting started, for advice on how to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program. See the Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program section for RAID configuration. Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc...
... computer's data, or you are using hard disk drives that vary in size, note that the RAID configuration is set to the size of the three options, and click Next. Final confirm ation m essage 11. See the section, Before getting started, for advice on how to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program. See the Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program section for RAID configuration. Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc...
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... for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 147 Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add...
... for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 147 Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add...
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Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Place a check mark in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with the printer: 1. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select a similar printer that may...
Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Place a check mark in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with the printer: 1. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select a similar printer that may...
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... VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. 2. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition...
... VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. 2. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition...
Marketing Specifications
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... own audio recordings or remaster older tapes or records. Dimensions (CPU) 7.4"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 15.3"(D) Supplied Accessories Speakers (Stereo) w/Subwoofer IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Optical Mouse SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive 250GB2 7200rpm SATA Graphics ATI Radeon™ X300 128MB Video RAM Graphics Interface TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI output: 1280x1024x60Hz max.) 16x PCI...
... own audio recordings or remaster older tapes or records. Dimensions (CPU) 7.4"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 15.3"(D) Supplied Accessories Speakers (Stereo) w/Subwoofer IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Optical Mouse SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive 250GB2 7200rpm SATA Graphics ATI Radeon™ X300 128MB Video RAM Graphics Interface TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI output: 1280x1024x60Hz max.) 16x PCI...