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11ContentsGetting Started ...13Unpacking your Computer...14Locating Contro

12Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media soft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003003...45Microsoft Windows XP Media Ce

13Getting StarteddCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-a

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start14Unpacking your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the

Unpacking your Computer15Manuals❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start16Hard Disk Drive RecoveryYour computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recover

17Locating Controls And PortsAnd PortsThis section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer and supplied acc

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start18About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports an

About the Front Panel191 Optical drive 1See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information.2 Optical drive 2See the online Specificatio

2Notice© 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start2011 Floppy disk eject buttonEjects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads

About the Front Panel21Handling the optical disc drive doorsYour computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject but

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start22About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessorie

About the Back Panel231Mouse portConnection for a PS/2® mouse.2 Keyboard portConnection for a PS/2 keyboard.3 Printer portConnection for a parallel de

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start2413 Composite audio R In jackConnection for an audio cable (optional).Composite audio L In jackConnection for

About the Sub-woofer25About the Sub-wooferwooferCertain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your system’s sound capab

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start26About the KeyboardThis section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard. The

About the Keyboard27MAIL Starts the e-mail software program.HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center s

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start28KEY DESCRIPTIONFunction The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain task

About the Remote Control29About the Remote ControlThe Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped wi

3The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and othe

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start303 CLEAR buttonUse to backspace and delete entered text.4 REW button Press to move media backward at two spee

About the Remote Control31Setting up the remote controlInsert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown.10 STANDBY button Press to

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33Setting Up Your Computerg Up Your ComputererYour computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The locati

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start34Connecting a Display (Monitor)play (Monitor)1 Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port.2 If necessary,

Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit35Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer UnitUnit1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start36Connecting a Sub-woofer unitCertain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require

Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit372 Insert the mini stereo plug of the sub-woofer unit’s cable into the Headphones jack, located on the bac

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start38Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the compute

Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables39Connecting the Telephone and Modem CablesYour computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect

4Safety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the on

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start404 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line j

Connecting the Power Cords41Connecting the Power Cordswer Cords1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and comput

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start42Turning On Your ComputerWhen you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipmen

Registering Your Computer43Registering Your ComputerRegister your computer and take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and oth

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start44About the power buttonIf your system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six sec

45Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP osoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 20032003Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with y

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start46Microsoft Windows XP Media Center EditionP Media Center EditionThe Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Editi

Before You Begin Using Media Center47Before You Begin Using Media CenterThere are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center f

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start48Setting Up TV ConnectionsctionsThe best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV pr

Setting Up TV Connections49Option 21 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the singl

5❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’él

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start50Connecting to a standard antenna (air) systemYou can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna syst

Setting Up TV Connections51To connect in standard antenna mode (air)✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Depend

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start52Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxYou can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that

Setting Up TV Connections53To connect in set-top box mode (Option 1)VHF/UHFINVHF/UHFOUTTV coaxial cable(optional)Cable serviceaccess(wall outlet)Split

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start54Option 21 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other

Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control55Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor ControlThe remote sensor communicates with the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start56To connect the remote sensor controlIf you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can connect the r

Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control572 Place the remote sensor control above the set-top box’s infrared port.3 Attach the double-si

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start58Setting Up Additional EquipmentThis section illustrates how to connect additional equipment with your VAIO D

Setting Up Additional Equipment59Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cable1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each

6Regulatory InformationIf you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers,

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start60Connecting a TV monitor (display)1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter* (supplied) to

Using Media Center61Using Media CenterYou can start Media Center and switch between the different functions by pressing a button on the remote control

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start62About the Media Center Start menubout the Media Center Start menuYou can use Start menu to explore Media Cen

About the Media Center Start menu635 MaximizeEnlarges the view to full-screen mode.6Close WindowCloses Media Center.7 Play DVDPlays a DVD movie.Online

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start64Exploring Media CenterSelected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green bor

Exploring Media Center65Media Center — Media Playback Controls1 Channel Up and DownChanges the TV channel up (+) or down (-).2 Play/PausePlays the sel

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start66Starting the Media Center Setup WizardThe setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about you

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard67Using the setup wizardThe first time you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Follow the steps in M

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start68❑ Check Remote Control — The Media Center uses this interactive step to verify that the remote control is co

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard69❑ Set up Internet Connection — The Media Center setup wizard uses an active Internet connection to set up and

7FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the modem card is a label that contains

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start70❑ Set up Television Signal — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that your computer is receiving the corr

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard71❑ Set up Television Program Guide — The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically conne

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73TroubleshootingtingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on other troubleshooting topics

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start74What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?You can try to locate and close the software progra

75Support OptionsSony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start76❑ Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the soft

Resources for Additional Help and Support77❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your compute

8Disposal of Lithium BatteryYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For the Sony

VAIO Homepagehttp://www.vaio.net© 2004 Sony Electronics Inc.Printed in USA2-055-276-01For customer support information, go to:http://www.sony.com/pcsu

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