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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks ... To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video output port (11) on the computer. 4 If you can use a universal remote control or commander to set -top box (STB) (3),... through the STB, using the set -top box (cable or satellite). When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks ... To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video output port (11) on the computer. 4 If you can use a universal remote control or commander to set -top box (STB) (3),... through the STB, using the set -top box (cable or satellite). When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
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Rewind m button Press to the previous window. button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Record z button Press to begin recording. B Back button Press to return to move ...three speeds. Press again to pause media playback. Play N button Press to begin media playback. When the HDMI input is the English remote commander as an example. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to resume playback. D Recorded TV button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop...
Rewind m button Press to the previous window. button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Record z button Press to begin recording. B Back button Press to return to move ...three speeds. Press again to pause media playback. Play N button Press to begin media playback. When the HDMI input is the English remote commander as an example. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to resume playback. D Recorded TV button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop...
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To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
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...procedure. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the computer before connecting the remote sensor control. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using... a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set -top box with the...
...procedure. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the computer before connecting the remote sensor control. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using... a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set -top box with the...
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Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly.
Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly.
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... connected device. Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the...
... connected device. Displays the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the...
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n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the volume. You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ! While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the HDMI input volume. While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the volume.
n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the volume. You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ! While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the HDMI input volume. While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the volume.
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n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the ... The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Turn off automatically. To return to place your computer if you cannot insert a disc. You will...
n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the ... The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Turn off automatically. To return to place your computer if you cannot insert a disc. You will...
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... button to visit the appropriate support web site. ❑ Check that is not in Sleep mode by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer ... For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ If you add or replace a memory module that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not compatible...
... button to visit the appropriate support web site. ❑ Check that is not in Sleep mode by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer ... For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ If you add or replace a memory module that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not compatible...
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...+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. An application error may cause loss of your computer. Unplug the power cord and leave the computer...
...+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. An application error may cause loss of your computer. Unplug the power cord and leave the computer...
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...playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button and Restart... disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162)...
...playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button and Restart... disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162)...
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This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on ...
This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on ...
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... button to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the...
... button to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the...
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... up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 192 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do I change the sound output device, see How do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑... output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. To change the sound output device? (page 197).
... up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 192 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do I change the sound output device, see How do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑... output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. To change the sound output device? (page 197).
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What should I do if I display the Windows desktop? How do I cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander while the HDMI input is selected. You cannot change the volume or the brightness with the Up/Down buttons? To change settings ...indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected. You cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander? Use the Up/Down buttons to change the brightness. To display the Windows desktop, make sure your computer screen remains blank, see Changing...
What should I do if I display the Windows desktop? How do I cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander while the HDMI input is selected. You cannot change the volume or the brightness with the Up/Down buttons? To change settings ...indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected. You cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander? Use the Up/Down buttons to change the brightness. To display the Windows desktop, make sure your computer screen remains blank, see Changing...