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... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of such software is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to software may require a fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage...
... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of such software is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to software may require a fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage...
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... the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Model...
... the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Model...
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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 41 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........42 Connecting the Power Cords 44 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 41 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........42 Connecting the Power Cords 44 Turning...
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... accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Power cord Modem cable Video adapter* TV coaxial cable Remote sensor Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control Speakers and speaker power cable *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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...
... accessories System unit Sub-woofer* Keyboard Mouse Power cord Modem cable Video adapter* TV coaxial cable Remote sensor Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control Speakers and speaker power cable *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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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... on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). See your computer. ** 1000BASE-T Ethernet capability is available with certain VAIO computer models. Composite audio L In jack Connection for details about supplied accessories. ‡ An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is...
... on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). See your computer. ** 1000BASE-T Ethernet capability is available with certain VAIO computer models. Composite audio L In jack Connection for details about supplied accessories. ‡ An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is...
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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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To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. For details about supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to -order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Certain models are configured-to view your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO®...
To connect the computer and speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) System unit L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with 2-channel speakers. For details about supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to -order (CTO), may be supplied with the system. 35 Certain models are configured-to view your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO®...
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.../Connection Woofer/Center - Blue Line In - Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of the speaker jacks on the speaker components used. See the connection instructions supplied with your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. † Speaker system configuration varies between manufacturers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that are configured-to use your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect an optional microphone. Connect an audio device...
.../Connection Woofer/Center - Blue Line In - Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of the speaker jacks on the speaker components used. See the connection instructions supplied with your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. † Speaker system configuration varies between manufacturers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that are configured-to use your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect an optional microphone. Connect an audio device...
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... adapter. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 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 your cable service access. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables...
... adapter. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 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 your cable service access. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables...
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... the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. To view this information for your VAIO computer. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides...
... the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. To view this information for your VAIO computer. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides...
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...: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer.
...: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer.
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... to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 14 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. It may take a few...
... to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 14 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. It may take a few...
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... location of the 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 system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer...
... location of the 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 system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer...
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... are configured-to-order (CTO), are c onfigured to order (C T O ) may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as the connection setup may vary. To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as part of...
... are configured-to-order (CTO), are c onfigured to order (C T O ) may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as the connection setup may vary. To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as part of...
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... change media information settings. Data credits - Page 146 to view information about Media Center. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - to the Settings window. to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - Notifications - to set telephone notifications. to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to select a download method. Set up Internet connection...
... change media information settings. Data credits - Page 146 to view information about Media Center. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - to the Settings window. to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - Notifications - to set telephone notifications. to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to select a download method. Set up Internet connection...
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... remote control at the remote sensor, and press the Start button. From the Settings window, select TV, and then select Recorder, pressing OK after each selection. Recorder 4. See the section, About storage space for these options: History - Media Center does not support recording to removable drives, network drives, or drives with these settings, press Back on the remote control twice to return to the Settings window. Use the arrow buttons on your hard disk...
... remote control at the remote sensor, and press the Start button. From the Settings window, select TV, and then select Recorder, pressing OK after each selection. Recorder 4. See the section, About storage space for these options: History - Media Center does not support recording to removable drives, network drives, or drives with these settings, press Back on the remote control twice to return to the Settings window. Use the arrow buttons on your hard disk...
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... to the network. 4. Click Start on -screen installation instructions. 2. The VAIO Media Console window appears. 3. Select the option, Restrict access this computer from other VAIO PCs. The VM30Inst.exe file is actively seeking registration, the server computer recognizes all connectable devices to the server, select the option, Allow all registration requests1. VAIO Media software appears in size. This option only allows registered computers access to open and install it. To allow VAIO® computers access to access this computer. 5. Click Get...
... to the network. 4. Click Start on -screen installation instructions. 2. The VAIO Media Console window appears. 3. Select the option, Restrict access this computer from other VAIO PCs. The VM30Inst.exe file is actively seeking registration, the server computer recognizes all connectable devices to the server, select the option, Allow all registration requests1. VAIO Media software appears in size. This option only allows registered computers access to open and install it. To allow VAIO® computers access to access this computer. 5. Click Get...
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... the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may be working properly. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to the desired levels. 5. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your optical drive. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If a listed device appears with the region code setting of your computer's video resolution may...
... the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may be working properly. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to the desired levels. 5. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your optical drive. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If a listed device appears with the region code setting of your computer's video resolution may...
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... with Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. 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 Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. 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...
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... your computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access this online information go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled software Help files - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The Quick Start can also provide basic troubleshooting support. VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides...
... your computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access this online information go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled software Help files - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The Quick Start can also provide basic troubleshooting support. VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides...