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nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
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... leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read...
... leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read...
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speeds. I Line In jack for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier. nN 13 Getting Started A Audio In jack (page 47) B S Video In jack (page 47) C VHF/UHF port (page 47) D i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 85) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 81) F Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 87) G Modem port (page 67) H S/PDIF Optical Out port for connecting audio equipment. * Supports high-/full-/low- Bottom Slide the back panel cover up to access these ports and jacks.
speeds. I Line In jack for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier. nN 13 Getting Started A Audio In jack (page 47) B S Video In jack (page 47) C VHF/UHF port (page 47) D i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 85) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 81) F Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 87) G Modem port (page 67) H S/PDIF Optical Out port for connecting audio equipment. * Supports high-/full-/low- Bottom Slide the back panel cover up to access these ports and jacks.
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...all by remote control. ❑ Digitize analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you...(time-shifting). ❑ Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to connect your computer and TV; To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality. ...
...all by remote control. ❑ Digitize analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you...(time-shifting). ❑ Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to connect your computer and TV; To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality. ...
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... with certain audio and video cables. nN 50 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer. Depending on the computer. Connect the other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference. Your computer is supplied with your computer to an indoor/outdoor ... combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) from the feed connector (4) to the VHF/UHF port (6) on your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to standard cable access ...
... with certain audio and video cables. nN 50 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer. Depending on the computer. Connect the other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference. Your computer is supplied with your computer to an indoor/outdoor ... combiner/transformer (3). 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable (5) (supplied) from the feed connector (4) to the VHF/UHF port (6) on your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to standard cable access ...
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... the device is able to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) setup, you can only change TV channels. nN 52 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be used to change... TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to control the STB. When using the set -top box (cable or satellite).
... the device is able to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) setup, you can only change TV channels. nN 52 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be used to change... TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to control the STB. When using the set -top box (cable or satellite).
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...coaxial cable (4) (optional) to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on the computer. 4 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the Composite Video Out jack (10) on the back panel of your STB unit (3). nN 54 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of the... S Video cable (9) (optional) to your STB unit (3). Connect the single plug end of your STB unit (3), matching the jack colors. Connect the other end of...
...coaxial cable (4) (optional) to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on the computer. 4 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the Composite Video Out jack (10) on the back panel of your STB unit (3). nN 54 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of the... S Video cable (9) (optional) to your STB unit (3). Connect the single plug end of your STB unit (3), matching the jack colors. Connect the other end of...
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nN 55 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The video cable adapter (supplied) can be used with a video cable (optional) to connect your set-top box to the computer's S Video In jack.
nN 55 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The video cable adapter (supplied) can be used with a video cable (optional) to connect your set-top box to the computer's S Video In jack.
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... on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of the external device. ❑ i.LINK cables ...compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter ...
... on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of the external device. ❑ i.LINK cables ...compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter ...
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The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example; To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK ...connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camera recorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out...
The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example; To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK ...connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camera recorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out...
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...describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ... (page 137) ❑ Pointing Device (page 138) ❑ Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ PC Cards (page 142) ❑ Audio/Video (page 143) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 144) ❑ Peripherals (page 145) Many problems have simple solutions.
...describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ... (page 137) ❑ Pointing Device (page 138) ❑ Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ PC Cards (page 142) ❑ Audio/Video (page 143) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 144) ❑ Peripherals (page 145) Many problems have simple solutions.
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... should I do if I start my computer and the message "System Disabled" appears and Windows does not start . Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with...the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. When entering the password, check that the power indicator goes off the indicator before my computer starts? A cancellation fee will be ...video driver. ❑ On some time before the Desktop screen appears due to cancel it may take time before entering the password. Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer...
... should I do if I start my computer and the message "System Disabled" appears and Windows does not start . Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with...the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. When entering the password, check that the power indicator goes off the indicator before my computer starts? A cancellation fee will be ...video driver. ❑ On some time before the Desktop screen appears due to cancel it may take time before entering the password. Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer...
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...DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the computer, do not use a CD-R/RW disc that has a label affixed to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software.... What should I do if I cannot write to make sure the region code is compatible with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver...
...DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the computer, do not use a CD-R/RW disc that has a label affixed to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software.... What should I do if I cannot write to make sure the region code is compatible with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver...
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...use the DV camera recorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) for information on the computer or camera. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK... PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. nN 143 Troubleshooting Audio/Video Why can't I use the DV camera recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be ...disconnected or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as CDRW or hard disk ...
...use the DV camera recorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) for information on the computer or camera. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK... PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. nN 143 Troubleshooting Audio/Video Why can't I use the DV camera recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be ...disconnected or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as CDRW or hard disk ...
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...recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. nN 144 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can't I ...copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your computer's hard disk to save music files onto my Memory...
...recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. nN 144 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can't I ...copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your computer's hard disk to save music files onto my Memory...
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... or in a variety of a button, Click to DVD software allows you to your computer's i.LINK® port and capture video clips and still images. Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital still camera. Save your movies back to automatically burn DVDs ... own DVDs! ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ At the touch of popular file formats. ❑ For users in...
... or in a variety of a button, Click to DVD software allows you to your computer's i.LINK® port and capture video clips and still images. Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital still camera. Save your movies back to automatically burn DVDs ... own DVDs! ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ At the touch of popular file formats. ❑ For users in...
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... your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO® computers. nN 156 Support Options VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your Sony digital camcorder. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web...
... your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO® computers. nN 156 Support Options VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your Sony digital camcorder. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web...
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...; For users in TV tuner, VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder, enabling you to record video and slide shows of pictures to browse and enjoy pictures, music, and video files on your computer, all through an elegant, next-generation... interface. You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to DVD. nN 158 Support Options VAIO Zone Sony...
...; For users in TV tuner, VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder, enabling you to record video and slide shows of pictures to browse and enjoy pictures, music, and video files on your computer, all through an elegant, next-generation... interface. You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to DVD. nN 158 Support Options VAIO Zone Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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...-PC. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series The LCD TV that you do on your Sony® LCD TV. With the VAIO® V TV-PC, you 're ready to work, simply bring out the wireless keyboard and mouse to the next level and capture, edit, convert and burn high-definition camcorder video. It's your desktop computer. performance...
...-PC. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series The LCD TV that you do on your Sony® LCD TV. With the VAIO® V TV-PC, you 're ready to work, simply bring out the wireless keyboard and mouse to the next level and capture, edit, convert and burn high-definition camcorder video. It's your desktop computer. performance...
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... This product meets the standards of varying software packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to 1GB. Please visit the Dealer Network for energy efficiency. Digital Video SonicStage® - All products with an i.LINK connector may be reduced under...of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Photo DVgate Plus™- While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may not communicate with each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series Hardware Processor Intel®...
... This product meets the standards of varying software packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to 1GB. Please visit the Dealer Network for energy efficiency. Digital Video SonicStage® - All products with an i.LINK connector may be reduced under...of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Photo DVgate Plus™- While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may not communicate with each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series Hardware Processor Intel®...