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...(toll charges may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to U.S. 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 license agreements...written permission is governed by third parties. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is ...
...(toll charges may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to U.S. 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 license agreements...written permission is governed by third parties. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is ...
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... secure location. It is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are ...products are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. As...
... secure location. It is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are ...products are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. As...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
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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! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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... REVERSE REPLAY BACK OK Remote control + START VOL - Speakers and speaker power cable 14 For details on the computer configuration purchased. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with all of the accessories... your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with certain computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may ...
... REVERSE REPLAY BACK OK Remote control + START VOL - Speakers and speaker power cable 14 For details on the computer configuration purchased. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with all of the accessories... your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with certain computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may ...
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... Start also provides resources for your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This guide is available only with configure-to locate your VAIO computer. Provides instructions and helpful information on -screen instructions to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or... Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Media Center User Guide. ❑ Specifications - 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...
... Start also provides resources for your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This guide is available only with configure-to locate your VAIO computer. Provides instructions and helpful information on -screen instructions to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or... Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Media Center User Guide. ❑ Specifications - 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...
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... layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
... layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 18 The location of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 18 The location of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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...;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 ... software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy...
...;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 ... software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy...
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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 supplied and optional accessories. VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 The location of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
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 supplied and optional accessories. VIDEO1 INPUT - 22 The location of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased.
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...for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your... 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer. 24 See your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may supply 5.1 channel speakers as part of the...
...for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your... 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your computer. 24 See your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to order (CTO), may supply 5.1 channel speakers as part of the...
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... unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. For information about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet . Go to a grounded AC...to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to enhance your computer's sound capability. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the...
... unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. For information about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet . Go to a grounded AC...to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to enhance your computer's sound capability. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the...
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... Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY TV Opens the My TV ... window of Media Center. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
... Media Center features The VAIO® keyboard supplied with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. MY TV Opens the My TV ... window of Media Center. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your...
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The Caps Lock indicator lights to clicking the right mouse button. This function is off, the screen scrolls normally. 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 not available with all ...
The Caps Lock indicator lights to clicking the right mouse button. This function is off, the screen scrolls normally. 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 not available with all ...
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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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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 text. (Press ...
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 text. (Press ...
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...; If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two...
...; If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting up the remote control 1 Turn the remote control over. 2 Press in the tab and lift the battery cover up. 3 Insert two...
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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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...this type of the right speaker. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. To connect... the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. Certain models are configured-to the back of the left...
...this type of the right speaker. To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. To connect... the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 channel speaker systems*. Certain models are configured-to the back of the left...
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... panel Connect to DC-Out jack on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right ...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker...
... panel Connect to DC-Out jack on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right ...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker...