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...BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Financial services may apply). 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. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ... 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 IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to DVD, CLIÉ, ...
...BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Financial services may apply). 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. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ... 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 IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to DVD, CLIÉ, ...
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...configuration of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to locate your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on setting up... and registering your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center...
...configuration of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to locate your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on setting up... and registering your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center...
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... information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. DVD+RW, ... and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 To access this online software information: 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...
... information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. DVD+RW, ... and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 To access this online software information: 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...
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... 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 PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Windows® Media Center. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft®...
... 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 PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Windows® Media Center. VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft®...
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... playback. Press again to the beginning of Media Center. Press any key briefly to reduce power consumption. MUTE Turns the sound off. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume normal operation. 27 Press again to restore sound. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos...
... playback. Press again to the beginning of Media Center. Press any key briefly to reduce power consumption. MUTE Turns the sound off. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume normal operation. 27 Press again to restore sound. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos...
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...This function is equivalent to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. INDICATORS ...in uppercase. When the indicator is equivalent to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to clicking the right mouse button. Windows The key with all software programs. 28 Directional Arrows The up, down, left, and right arrow keys move the pointer on the ...
...This function is equivalent to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. INDICATORS ...in uppercase. When the indicator is equivalent to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to clicking the right mouse button. Windows The key with all software programs. 28 Directional Arrows The up, down, left, and right arrow keys move the pointer on the ...
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Remote Control 29 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
Remote Control 29 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter ... to stop media playback or TV recording session. RECORD button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV...
... your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter ... to stop media playback or TV recording session. RECORD button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV...
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If watching fullscreen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to the previous channel. Press OK again to switch between channels. 15 CH/PG (Channel/Page) button Press to change ... the sound. 17 DVD MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. About the Remote Control 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
If watching fullscreen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to the previous channel. Press OK again to switch between channels. 15 CH/PG (Channel/Page) button Press to change ... the sound. 17 DVD MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. About the Remote Control 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
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...changes to enable proper audio performance. To configure RealTek® Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager. For 6... then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop-down menu on the left , select Dolby Digital 5.1. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. 39 The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop...
...changes to enable proper audio performance. To configure RealTek® Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakers 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sound Effect Manager. For 6... then click Sound Effect Manager. The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop-down menu on the left , select Dolby Digital 5.1. 5 Close the Sound Effect Manager window. 39 The Sound Effect Manager window appears. 3 Click Speaker Configuration. 4 From the drop...
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... Media Center Start menu. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to locate the appropriate speaker system setup. InterVideo® software's audio settings window appears. 5 Select Configuration and press OK. ...Media Center software program. 2 Select Settings and press OK. The DVD Settings window appears. 4 Select Audio and press OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for audio can switch between 2-channel, 6-channel, or ...
... Media Center Start menu. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to locate the appropriate speaker system setup. InterVideo® software's audio settings window appears. 5 Select Configuration and press OK. ...Media Center software program. 2 Select Settings and press OK. The DVD Settings window appears. 4 Select Audio and press OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for audio can switch between 2-channel, 6-channel, or ...
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About the benefits of Sony's commitment to use Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. To turn on the power. Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer Registering Your Computer Register your computer, set up the cables and connections required to quality customer support. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On...
About the benefits of Sony's commitment to use Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. To turn on the power. Respond to this prompt immediately. ✍ Before turning on your computer Registering Your Computer Register your computer, set up the cables and connections required to quality customer support. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning On...
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.... Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you can register your computer. ✍ If you turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off your computer for your computer to your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. ...button for a short period of time, use the Power button to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system to stop using your investment. Follow the on the first...
.... Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you can register your computer. ✍ If you turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off your computer for your computer to your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. ...button for a short period of time, use the Power button to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system to stop using your investment. Follow the on the first...
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This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set -top box, and other equipment. 49
This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set -top box, and other equipment. 49
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... location that enables direct communication with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using these options to enable full use Media Center features. For information on setting up a dial-up Internet connection, see "How do... cable or satellite set up a dial-up connection?" on page 66. ❑ Connect your computer and place it in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center User Guide. 50 Follow the instructions in the section,...
... location that enables direct communication with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using these options to enable full use Media Center features. For information on setting up a dial-up Internet connection, see "How do... cable or satellite set up a dial-up connection?" on page 66. ❑ Connect your computer and place it in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center User Guide. 50 Follow the instructions in the section,...
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... unit. Left-click the mouse to navigate and select menu options. To use the mouse 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select Media Center from the Start menu. The Media Center main window appears. 2 Move the mouse to activate your selection. Starting Media Center Software Starting Media Center Software You can...
... unit. Left-click the mouse to navigate and select menu options. To use the mouse 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select Media Center from the Start menu. The Media Center main window appears. 2 Move the mouse to activate your selection. Starting Media Center Software Starting Media Center Software You can...
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...your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on . Windows attempts to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (...Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that the power cord and all cables are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor,...
...your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on . Windows attempts to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (...Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that the power cord and all cables are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor,...
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...if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If your computer still does not respond and you have connected your computer's modem to a telephone wall jack, follow these steps to Communications, and...Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options windows appear, when using your computer. If the software program continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start If your computer does not respond or the software program ...
...if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If your computer still does not respond and you have connected your computer's modem to a telephone wall jack, follow these steps to Communications, and...Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options windows appear, when using your computer. If the software program continues to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start If your computer does not respond or the software program ...
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...original factory installed settings. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. The Quick Start contains ...information on RAID configuration. You can find instructions on how to set up your VAIO® computer. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer with simple instructions on how to access this information: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
...original factory installed settings. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. The Quick Start contains ...information on RAID configuration. You can find instructions on how to set up your VAIO® computer. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer with simple instructions on how to access this information: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
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...software, that teach you to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on using context-sensitive search features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications ...to the Internet. 2 Go to quickly view specific information using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center software features. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to locate your model's specifications sheet. ❑...
...software, that teach you to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on using context-sensitive search features. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications ...to the Internet. 2 Go to quickly view specific information using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center software features. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to locate your model's specifications sheet. ❑...