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... product(s) included with this computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to online service providers may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to...
... product(s) included with this computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to online service providers may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to...
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... STAR is an open system in a secure location. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business...equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos...
... STAR is an open system in a secure location. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business...equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos...
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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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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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... or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For... details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer...
... or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 14 See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For... details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is available with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer...
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... on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on your system, and...
... on certain preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on your system, and...
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... on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
... on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
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... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories...
... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and ... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to turn the computer on and off. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection....-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is turned off 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 ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and ... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to turn the computer on and off. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection....-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is turned off 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 ...
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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 - The location of your computer. 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.
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 - The location of your computer. 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.
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... (optional). S-video In jack Connection 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 an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for details on its hardware configuration. 24
... (optional). S-video In jack Connection 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 an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for details on its hardware configuration. 24
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...knob counter-clockwise to turn on page 33, for information about supplied accessories. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit and control the volume. Go to turn off the unit... to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable ...
...knob counter-clockwise to turn on page 33, for information about supplied accessories. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. See the section, "Connecting the Speakers" on the sub-woofer unit and control the volume. Go to turn off the unit... to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable ...
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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 PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of 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 additional keys and controls that support Microsoft...
... VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of 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 additional keys and controls that support Microsoft...
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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 action varies 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 action varies with the Microsoft® Windows...
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Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications for your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR ENTER REW FF REPLAY SKIP REC STOP PLAY PAUSE ...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 equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features.
Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications for your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR ENTER REW FF REPLAY SKIP REC STOP PLAY PAUSE ...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 equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features.
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... seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your video collection. 6 BACK button Press to return to your area. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MUTE button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. FF button Press to view pictures or a slide show. MY PICTURES button...
... seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your video collection. 6 BACK button Press to return to your area. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 1 MUTE button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. FF button Press to view pictures or a slide show. MY PICTURES button...
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When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. 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.
When your remote control does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 32 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. 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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... 2-channel speakers. Certain models are configured-to view your computer's specifications sheet. 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... a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 speaker systems*. 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...
... 2-channel speakers. Certain models are configured-to view your computer's specifications sheet. 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... a sub-woofer unit or 5.1 speaker systems*. 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...
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... jack located on the lower front panel of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug 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 slightly different setup. See your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the...
... jack located on the lower front panel of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug 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 slightly different setup. See your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the...