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1. al 100000R0o000000t Speaker power cable yellow plug L speaker cable 4 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the Front Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer You can also plug the right speaker s mini stereo plug into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer Page 29 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 s specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack located on the left side of the sub woofer unit To connect the speakers and sub woofer unit Sub woofer Connect to DC Out jack on computer s back panel R speaker L speaker Connect to the Front Headphone jack on computer s att back panel AC Power wall outlet 2 Insert the mini stereo plug from the sub woofer unit s cable into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer You can also plug the sub woofer s mini stereo plug into the headphones jack located on the lower front panel of your computer 3 Plug the sub woofer unit s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip To connect the sub woofer to the computer Front Head phones jack System unit Sub w
2. Page 32 Configuring speaker systems When using 5 1 digital or analog speaker systems certain software programs require setting changes to enable proper audio performance To change audio settings 6 channel analog in RealTeke Sound Effect Manager 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then click Sound Effect Manager The Sound Effect Manager window appears Click Speaker Configuration From the drop down menu on the left select 6CH Speaker Close the Sound Effect Manager window To change audio settings 6 channel digital in RealTek Sound Effect Manager l Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Click Switch to Classic View and then click Sound Effect Manager The Sound Effect Manager window appears Click Speaker Configuration From the drop down menu on the left select Dolby Digital 5 1 Close the Sound Effect Manager window To change audio settings in Media Center Your computer s factory default settings for audio can be changed using the Media Center Settings feature You can switch between 2 channel 6 channel or S PDIF output modes 1 Use the Media Center remote control your keyboard or mouse to start the Media Center software program Select Settings The Settings window appears From the Settings window select DVD The DVD Settings window appears Select Audio The Properties wi
3. Record Settings RECORD SETTINGS Frequency Record Record single show Don t record First run amp rerun No limit 6 Select your preferences for recording features such as recording limits or frequency 7 Select Record If your settings create a recording conflict Media Center displays a message and enables you to select which program to record Page 122 Recorded TV Your recorded TV programs are saved to your hard disk drive and displayed in the Recorded TV window When you select My TV your recently recorded programs are automatically displayed under the live TV window You can click a recorded title and play the program delete it record the series and more From the Recorded TV window you can View all of the recently recorded TV programs Search for a recorded TV program by date name or category Record a TV program View pending TV program recordings Delete a recorded TV program Recorded TV Sort by date Nature Sort by name Travel Sort by category Talk Show Add recording Scheduled e 57 minutes total Page 123 Media Center My Musi This Media Center feature enables you to enjoy and manage your digital music files Use the Media Center remote control to browse your music playlists by artist album song or music genre About My Music Using My Music About SonicStage Software Selecting Compatible CD Media 1This feature is ava
4. The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate Replace the lithium battery when this occurs A There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Replacing the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 3 Unplug your computer and the peripheral devices 4 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See About Opening the Computer If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the lithium battery 5 Gently push the battery holder s tab away from the battery and remove the battery from the holder 6 Install the new battery with the plus side facing the battery holder tab Installing a lithium battery Holder tab 7 Replace the side panel See About Closing the Computer The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility A Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or
5. telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 1Intuit Inc Software Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback r ssi age Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration software program for both Sony Electronics Inc and Microsoft Corporation By registering with Sony you enable Sony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your user experience Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics Inc Sony uses the registration data for warranty and pr
6. Replacing the drive holder 13 Replace the side panel See About Closing the Computer 14 Reconnect the power cord to your computer Page 200 Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format 1 Log on to Windowse as Administrator 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appears 3 Select Manage The Computer Management window appears 4 Under the file directory on the right go to Storage and then select Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking From the shortcut menu select Initialize Disk 6 Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right click to display a shortcut menu 7 Select New Partition The New Partition wizard appears 8 Follow the wizard s on screen instructions to complete the process The Windowse XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format Page 201 This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer s hardware features and preinstalled software Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section depending on the system configuration purchased About VAIO Computer Functions About
7. The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to update your Television Program Guide The Guide displays available channels network and program information Media Center Program Guide Page 70 MediaCenter Program Guide View the Guide privacy statement Program Guide 4 The message No data available is displayed in the Television Program Guide when The Guide has not been set up You have not agreed to the Television Program Guide s Terms of Service The Media Center cannot connect to the Internet and download new Guide information Guide information is not available for your location from the Microsoft TV listings service provider Media Center has determined that the existing Guide information on your computer is expired or corrupted Page 71 Media Center Play DV Media Center enables you to play your DVDs from your computer and control the playback from your favorite chair About Playing a DVD Changing the View Window Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback 1This feature is available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 72 About Playing a DVD You can play DVDs and control the playback by using the remote control to fast forward rewind stop or
8. Title Type the title of the TV program in the text box or use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter information Keyword Type a keyword in the text box or use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter information Page 117 Recording TV Programs The My TV feature enables you to record individual TV programs or a recurring series of programs You can also set up future recording sessions Store the recorded TV programs on your hard disk drive organize them with Media Center or burn them to a DVD media using Click to DVD software For more information on copying recorded TV programs to DVD see Media Center Create DVD Using My TV you can Record a live TV program while you watch Schedule recording of a future TV program Record a recurring series of TV programs Page 118 Recording and watching a TV program You can record the live TV program you are watching and save it for future viewing Media Center records a TV program until it is scheduled to be over as listed in the guide A Do not change the channel while watching or recording a TV program to avoid interrupting the recording process To record a TV program You can begin recording with one of these methods Press the REC button on your remote control Use the mouse to click the Record button on the media playback toolbar Media playback toolbar Sa gt P JOOGA gt Record button Stop button To check the
9. and play your Video Capsules on compatible computers Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer offers dramatic performance reliability and usability improvements making it the fastest easiest and most cost effective Web browser for people to use manage and support Whether you use the Web to read e mail news or sports reports shop online listen to music or play videos or share your images and photos with friends family or work colleagues IE 6 makes it easy exciting and fun Web site http www support microsoft com Microsofte Windowse Movie Maker 2 Microsoft Corp Windows Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun With Movie Maker 2 you can create edit and share your home movies right on your PC Build your movie with a few simple drag and drops Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes Add special effects music and narration Then share your movie via the Web e mail on your PC CD or even DVD You can also save your edited movie back to the DV tape in your camera to play on a TV or even on the camera itself Web site http www support microsoft com Microsofte Windows Mediae Player Microsoft Corp Using one of the premiere video and music
10. avi Uses the same compression method as a digital video device The exported file size is more than 2 GB MPEG1 mpg Uses a file compression method that is compatible with Video CD Files are relatively small MPEG2 mpg Uses a file compression method that is compatible with DVD The image quality is higher and file size is larger than MPEG1 but smaller than DV CODEC AVI 1 0 2 0 MICROMV mmv Uses the same compression method as a MICROMV device Click to DVD Project File ctd Used for video content that is edited by DVgate Plus software for use with Click to DVD software Each clip can be used as a chapter on a DVD Page 91 Media Center My Pict Your VAIO Media Center computer enables you to showcase your favorite digital pictures in an animated slide show with music You can also display your pictures on your TV or share them across your home network The Media Center remote control makes your digital memories available with the click of a button About My Pictures Viewing Pictures with Media Center About PictureGear Studio Software 1This feature is available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 92 About My Pictures My Pictures displays your digital image files individually or as a slide show You can use digital image f
11. business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center To locate a Service Center near you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 195 Resetting the computer s date and time To reset your computer s date and time 1 Double click the time readout displayed in the Windowse Taskbar Notification area The Date and Time properties window appears 2 From the Date amp Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply and then click OK Page 196 About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold another 3 inch hard disk drive Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have additional hard disk drives installed When you install an additional hard disk drive such as an SATA drive the method of attaching connectors and cables may vary from the instructions in this section Review the information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in your computer 4 The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active Page 197 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original factory installed hard disk drive you may need to correct your drive mapping create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or visit the Sony Online Support Web site for more information About driv
12. malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials Such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Ifthe telephone company makes a service call to
13. CLIE handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIE Converter software to transfer them to Memory Sticke media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIE handheld during your next HotSynce operation Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Drag n Drop CD DVD Sonic Solutions Drag n Drop CD DVD software is designed to make CD and DVD creation simple You can create you own audio or data CDs and data DVDs These discs can be read in most audio CD players or personal computers With Drag n Drop CD DVD software you can also back up CDs Page 249 Web site http support sonic com DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Giga Pockets Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Giga Pockete Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer
14. Disc Database CDDBe music recognition service click CD Info in the lower right corner of the Record window CDDB opens and names your CD and its song titles 4 The Gracenote CDDBe music recognition service has a registration wizard that enables you to register with the CDDB service Your computer requires Internet access to enable registration and use of this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click Help 7 If you do not use the CDDB service type an album and artist name in the Album Title and Artist text boxes Use the Genre drop down menu to select a music category Type in the song title of an untitled track by right clicking on the track and selecting Rename from the drop down menu 8 Click Format Bit Rate to select a different recording format and bit rate The CD Recording Format My Library dialog box appears 9 Click Record The selected songs on the CD are recorded to the computer s hard disk drive 1 For first time use you may need to type the information in the Album Title Artist and Genre text boxes Page 132 Selecting Compatible CD Media It is important to use the compatible CD media with your DVD RW drive by selecting the correct type of blank recording media understanding different disc formats and identifying compatible playback equipment 1CD media compatibility may vary by manufacturer If you experience difficulty with recording or playback try a different CD or a different brand P
15. LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology On occasion you may see tiny black or colored points on the LCD This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the screen as this can damage the LCD Use a soft dry cloth to clean the display 1The PCV W and PCV V series models have a built in LCD monitor Page 245 About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its integrity Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are the only media that support MagicGate technology Currently Sony SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stic
16. Location dialog box appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Page 231 How do I set up a dial up connection After you have connected your computer s modem cable follow these steps to set up your dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 4 The Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options windows appear when using your computer for the first time Enter your information as requested and continue to the New Connection Wizard window 3 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up connection Page 232 About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You may not hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check
17. Media Center About System Security About Using the Optical Disc Drive s About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 202 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive unless you are using a bootable CD Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly See the manual supplied with your display for details Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard 1Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase this equipment separately Page 203 What can I do if my computer or software
18. My TV enables you to watch play and record your favorite TV programs Use the remote control to pause play rewind fast forward stop or record live TV When you watch live TV programming Media Center continuously captures 30 minute increments of the program This enables you to use the rewind replay and fast forward features The TV programming buffer that is captured while you watch live TV is not saved or stored on your computer s hard disk drive From the My TV window you can perform many tasks such as Download current TV program guide listings from the Internet Record a single TV program or a program series Watch TV programs on a full screen or inset window Search your local TV guide by category title or keyword Set your TV viewing or recording preferences 1 An Internet connection is required to download and update the TV program guide Page 107 Setting up your computer for My TV Your VAIO computer TV monitor or display and TV signal access must be properly connected before you can watch or record TV programs Set up your computer and equipment according to the type of cable or TV service available in your home For more information see Setting Up TV Connections Make sure you have completed the Media Center setup wizard For more information see Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard Page 108 Using the remote control to view TV programs You can open the My TV window by pressing My T
19. VAIO Media TV Server software delivers an analog stream You can connect analog devices such as a VCR to a computer equipped with Media Center and stream video to other VAIO computers in your network VAIO Media software does not support live TV viewing across the network on your computer equipped with Media Center Only VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket software support live TV viewing across the network through the TV server 1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software features are not installed on VAIO computers running under the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system 2A DIVX encoder program must be installed on your computer to enable playback of files in DIV X format Page 159 Starting VAIO Media Console VAIO Media Console software manages all of the Media Servers enabling you to register and grant access to the client computers on your network You can also register folders containing video music and still image contents When a folder is registered with VAIO Media Console the contents can be accessed by the network s client computers and devices To configure client and server access 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media point to Server Administration and click VAIO Media Console VAIO Media Console V3 VAIO Media Console s Stat ond Shothe Server Access Connal Semnge Other Stat and Stop the Server MB Stott on
20. appears Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates Web site l Connect to the Internet Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update In the Microsoft Windows Update window click Scan for updates and follow the on screen instructions Page 220 What is the best way to set up firewall protection for my computer Using firewall protection is an important way to protect your computer from security threats that may occur when your computer is connected to the Internet Your computer s preinstalled Microsoft Windowse operating system has a built in Internet Connection Firewall ICF feature that you can use to protect your computer Using the ICF feature may interrupt the file and print sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs such as VAIO Media software As an alternative Sony suggests installing a router as a hardware based firewall solution A router box protects your computer and allows your network to run without interruption To disable the ICF feature 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 In the section LAN or High Speed Internet right click the ic
21. button 12 REC button Press to begin recording STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session PLAY button Press to begin media playback PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback 13 DVD MENU button Press to open the main menu on a DVD 14 MORE INFO button Press to view any available information about the selected media 15 CHAN PAGE button Press to change page up and down channels automatically no number input required Page 24 Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries Supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control 4 If your remote control does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 25 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown 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
22. button Press to fast forward media at three speeds REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video 5 MY TV button Press to change from the on screen image to the TV MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area START button Press to open the Media Center Start menu MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection 6 BACK button Press to return to the previous window 7 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up Down Left and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Page 23 Press OK to select the desired action or window option If watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels 8 LIVE TV button Press to view TV in full screen mode 9 VOLUME button Press to increase or decrease the volume 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption 11 ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK
23. by checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific computer model Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day WinDVDe for VAIO InterVideo Inc WinDVD software serves as a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp telephone 510 651 0888 Page 253 Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not offer an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these additional help and support resources Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day seven days a week when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site You can access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport The Sony Online Support Web site provides Information about your specific computer model such as hardware and software specifications upgrade and maintenance procedures safety and legal information quick solutions to common problems An automated tutorial library that contains interactive easy to understand lessons on using your computer s hardware and software features Lin
24. chassis until the release button locks the panel back into place Replacing the side panel Page 187 Replacing the top cover 1 Align the tracks on the top cover to the tracks on the chassis frame 2 Gently slide the top cover forward onto the chassis until the back panel tabs lock the panel into place Replacing the top cover Page 188 About Add on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots depending on the model configuration An expansion slot enables you to install add on cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches 4 Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may have all expansion slots filled A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 189 Installing an add on card 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See About Opening the Computer 4 Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover A When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be n
25. desired options use the arrow buttons to select Save and then press OK on the remote control 6 After changing these settings press Back on the remote control twice to return to the Settings window Page 153 VAIO Media SE VAIO Media software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music video and still image files anywhere in your home Set up one of the VAIO computers on your home network to act as a media server then get ready to share the fun and memories with your family and friends VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO Media Software System Requirements Setting Up a Client Computer Preparing your Multimedia Content Starting VAIO Media Console Using VAIO Media Using an Analog Device for Video Playback Page 154 VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO Media software makes it possible to share music video and photos with other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Set up one or more computers on your network as media servers and install the VAIO Media client software on the other computers The computers with the VAIO Media client software installed can access multimedia content stored on the VAIO Media server computers VAIO com puter network The VAIO computer that is designated as the media server can store and deliver Music files Supporting music files in MP3 WAV OpenMG ATRAC3_ and WMA formats Use SonicStage or SonicStage
26. mode press the LIVE TV button on the remote control To return to the previous view mode press the BACK button To maximize the view mode 1 Move the pointer over the current view to display the Maximize icon O 2 Click the Maximize icon The current view increases to fill the entire screen To decrease the view mode 1 Move the pointer over the current view to display the Restore Down icon a 2 Click the Restore Down icon The current view decreases in size Page 110 Watching Live TV Open My TV with one of the following methods Press the My TV button on the remote control or press ana select My TV Click the My TV button on the keyboard The My TV window appears displaying a TV program in the view window My TV window Wed Aug 27 2 27 PM LIVE TY Recorded TV Search HA S a RED caneas me E Settings gt e S _ a ee California Page 111 Changing Channels You can change the channel by Pressing the CHAN PAGE button on the remote control Pressing the numeric 0 9 and ENTER buttons on the remote control Time shift feature 3 01 PM Page 112 About the time shift feature When you watch a live TV program and pause the program the time shift window appears As you watch live TV programming Media Center is continuously capturing 30 minute increments of the program into a buffer This enables you to use the rewind replay and fast forward features When
27. of the computer 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords S Page 37 Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer Respond to this prompt immediately 4 Before turning on your computer set up your Sony VAIO Media Center cables and connections For detailed instructions see Setting Up Media Center 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power button on the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 38 Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and other benefits Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Limited Warranty Card for more details You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the system Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site Go to http w
28. one To get assistance with the Media Center setup wizard at any time during the setup process click Help sutton Page 68 Using the setup wizard The first time you start the Media Center a setup wizard appears Follow the steps in Media Center setup wizard to properly activate and configure Media Center The setup wizard tests your remote control configures your Internet connection and TV broadcast signal and sets up the Television Program Guide for your local area Media Center Getting Started 1 Check Remote Control 2 Set up Internet Connection 3 Set up Television Signal 4 Set up Television Program Guide If you decide to skip any of the setup wizard steps you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center Check Remote Control The Media Center uses this interactive step to verify that the remote control is communicating with the remote sensor The LED on the remote control blinks when a button is pressed Media Center Check Your Remote Control Check Your Remote Control Point your Media Center remote control at the remote sensor and press the number buttons You should see the corresponding buttons react in the graphic below _ a 3 6 remote control is working properly 1 having problems with my remote control Verify that your remote control has two AA batteries installed Set up Internet Connection The Media Center setup wizard uses an active Internet conne
29. pause playback If you play your DVD using another software program some of the remote control button functions are not available Page 73 To play a DVD 1 Open Media Center by pressing the Start button the remote control or by clicking Media Center from the Start menu 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive After a few seconds the movie preview begins 3 Use the remote control to select Play Movie The movie playback begins Page 74 To stop DVD playback 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop playing the movie The Stopped menu appears Stopped Menu North by Northwest Special Edition F Stopped Resume Restart Title Menu DVD Languages Eject 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option from the Stopped menu and then press OK Page 75 Changing the View Window You can change the way the DVD is displayed on your TV or monitor using the remote control Click the remote control while the DVD is playing to view the movie in an inset window From the Media Center Start window press the Down Arrow to select Play DVD and then press OK on the remote control This changes the view to full screen mode To increase the view mode 1 Move the pointer over the current view to display the Maximize icon O 2 Click the Maximize icon The current view fills the entire screen To decrease the view mode 1 Move the pointer over the current view
30. recording session The Record Oricon appears on the Taskbar Notification area Move the pointer over the icon to display the title of the TV program that is being recorded Press the GUIDE button on your remote control The GUIDE window displays the Record icon next to the title of the program being recorded 4 The Record icon disappears when the recording is complete To stop or interrupt the TV recording session Press the Stop E button on the remote control Use the mouse to click the Stop button on the media playback toolbar Right click the Record icon on the Taskbar Notification area and select Stop Current Recording Page 119 Scheduling a TV recording single or series Your computer must be on in Stand by or in Hibernate mode to enable a scheduled TV recording If the Media Center program is running it does not permit your computer to automatically enter Stand by mode You can press the STANDBY button on the remote control if you wish to place your computer directly into Stand by mode If a recording conflict occurs Media Center looks for alternative times to record a TV program or an episode in a series Recording a TV program series enables you to record each episode of that program from any available channel that is scheduled to broadcast it Media Center does not record duplicate episodes Pa A scheduled recording continues even if you close the Media Center software program To record a single TV p
31. server Fy To allow VAIO computers access to the server select the option Allow all connectable devices to access this computer 5 Click Register The VAIO Media Registration wizard appears Page 157 6 Sony recommends selecting the option Automatically register devices when connected to the network Click Next Registration requests from network clients or devices appear If you want to use a confirmation number to register your computer verify that the Use the confirmation number to register your device option is selected Stand by mode is automatically canceled five minutes after clicking Next 7 From the server computer accept the new client As the server and client computers recognize each other the server computer generates a four digit number for the client Type this number on the client machine Each client computer has a unique number that cannot be used by the other clients on the network 4 If the registration process is cancelled no number is generated The registration process must begin again for that client computer 8 Restart the client computer if necessary A new icon VAIO Media appears on the client s desktop The installation is complete and the registered client computer can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server 1A message prompt appears to notify of the multiple registration requests Page 158 Preparing your Multimedia Content You can use preinstalled Sony software pr
32. set cancel it or postpone the analog recording until the scheduled TV recording has finished Page 215 Why can t I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device such as a VCR or DVD player or when I am using an analog input connection If you see a blue background in the View window the movie may be copyright protected Your computer is not able to display or record a video or DVD that is copyright protected by Macrovision or CGMS A Copy Generation Management System Analog Media Center software does not support recording a movie using analog input from external devices such as a VCR DVD player or Digital video camera Page 216 Why can t I fast forward or rewind a video The rewind and fast forward features are not supported by all video formats Try using the Skip or Replay buttons which provides a similar function Page 217 How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs Media Center software and remote control do not have video adjustment capability Use the controls on the monitor to adjust video settings such as contrast hue and brightness See the information provided with your monitor for instructions on adjusting its video controls Page 218 My computer freezes and restarts while I m watching a DVD or live TV What do I do Verify that the monitor refresh rate is set to 60 Hz using the following steps 1 Right click on the
33. stop responding You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the software program that has the status message Not responding 3 Select the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task Windows attempts to close the program If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close 1 Save and close any open files if possible 2 Press the AIt F4 keys The Shut Down Windows window appears 3 Click the drop down list box and select Restart 4 Click OK The computer turns off and restarts If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear 1l Press Ctrl Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click Shut Down 3 Restart your computer If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open 1 The window text displayed may vary Page 204 Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown The Windows operating syst
34. t my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode If your keyboard has a Stand by key C press it briefly to resume normal operation If your keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key press any key to resume normal operation For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the window 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation Page 208 About Media Center The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on all VAIO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Why doesn t the REW button on the remote control work when I use My Music The REW button does not rewind music files Instead press Replay on your remote control for a similar function Page 209 Why aren t the song information edits I made using SonicStage software shown in My Music If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make edits such as title artist or genre using SonicStage software the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music If you make changes to a music file usin
35. the back panel of your set top box matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Audio R IN Audio L IN and Composite video IN jacks on the back panel of your computer matching the plug and jack colors To connect in set top box mode Option 2 Page 48 Stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs optional ae _ service i l i e a i access gi i i tid tif Audio R In jog Composite Video VHF UHF port You can connect your computer to a set top box using an S video cable optional instead of a stereo A V dubbing cable optional See Setting Up Additional Equipment Page 49 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can connect the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote control Page 50 To connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor unit to a USB port located on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Place the remote sensor in a position that enables it to communicate with your remote control Connecting the remote sensor back panel a lt pooooooputidgau Sane Remote sensor supplied Page 51 To connect the remote senso
36. the volume controls in the Windowse operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Volume Control window The sound driver s may not be working properly For PCV W series models 1 Adjust the volume control dial located on the left panel to adjust speaker volume 2 The speakers continue to produce sound while headphones are connected To use your own headphones adjust the computer s volume control dial to mute the sound from the built in stereo speakers For PCV V series models Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the wireless keyboard Page 233 Why is the S PDIF option disabled in the Media Center software program S PDIF is enabled in Media Center by changing the DVD settings This feature is disabled because the appropriate output setting is not selected in the InterVideo WinDVD software program s audio setup To change audio settings in the WinDVD software program l Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5 and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO The WinDVD window opens Right click
37. you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Page 45 Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer To connect in CATV mode Option 1 VHF UHF port Cable service access wall outlet oe 5 TV coaxial cable supplied Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the single connection side of a splitter adapter 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back of your TV monitor or display To connect in CATV mode Option 2 TV coaxial cable TV coaxial cable optional supplied Splitter optional VHF UHF port L Cable service access wall outlet TV coaxial cable optional VHF UHF Page 46 Connecting to a standard antenna air system You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV Th
38. 6 00 PM lt gt Sports Football Soccer J News Documentary Spotlight Taik Show CourtTV _ Government Travel Gardening Home Show Ja Nature Explore Comedy y Pets 4 Live Concert Movies Aly Explore A man makes an annual pilgrimage to Alaska s wilderness 6 00 PM 7 00PM Special Other TV PG Additional information about recording TV programs You can use the REC button on your remote control to begin recording a TV program series When you locate a TV program to record as a series press the REC button twice The scheduled recordings are set up for all episodes of the TV program To cancel the recording of a TV program series locate the next episode and press the REC button three times The scheduled recordings are cancelled for all pending episodes of the TV program Page 121 Setting recording preferences You can set up the recording preferences for programs that are broadcast at a later date or time To set recording preferences 1 Open the GUIDE window by pressing GUIDE on your remote control or by selecting My TV from the Media Center Start window and then selecting GUIDE 2 Press the Right Arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time 3 Press the Up Down and Left Arrow buttons to locate and select the TV program you want to record 4 Press OK The PROGRAM INFO window appears 5 Select Advanced record The RECORD SETTINGS window appears
39. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines Avoid possible damage to easily scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your optical mouse Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction If the cursor is not moving properly try using the mouse on another surface or using a mouse pad Using a standard ball mouse If you are using a standard ball mouse there may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps l Save and close all software programs and turn off your computer Turn the mouse upside down Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise Using a wireless optical mouse If you are using a wireless optical mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two devices Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devic
40. Center software program to enable full use of all the features Set up your VAIOe Media Center computer accessories and peripheral equipment correctly following the instructions in the section Setting Up Your Computer Evaluate your home environment to determine the best way to connect your TV set top box cable or satellite Internet and computer See the section Setting Up Media Center Establish an active Internet connection Connect your computer to the TV signal source Insert two AA batteries into the Media Center remote control Plug the remote sensor unit into a USB port on your computer and place it in a location that enables direct communication with the remote control Connect the remote sensor control between your cable or satellite set top box and the remote sensor unit Fy An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features but Sony recommends using these options to fully experience Media Center Page 59 Using Media Center You can start Media Center and switch between the different functions by pressing a button on the remote control using your computer s keyboard or clicking the mouse You can also record TV watch videos play music and use other software programs 1The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system Pa
41. Com puter and supplied accessories System unit Sub woofer ia dia am Mou N amp oo Fi a Video adapter Remote 5 S i Speakers and sensor 3 s gt speaker power cable Remote sensor er controls 2 CONTO The accessory is available with certain computer models See your computer s specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories Manuals VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support safety guidelines and owner information Online Documentation VAIO Computer User Guide Contains features and specifications of your computer It also includes information on the Microsofte Windowse XP Media Center Edition operating system the software programs included with your system and solving common problems To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications 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 view the specifications sheet VAIO Software Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskb
42. MPEG format and added to Cip List Piease selet video and irot MPEG Me narra Video list Name Created Dae Curation Sie Tak Show 82772003 000934 DUMB Yes Sports 82772003 00 1205 609 MBytes Nature 82772003 00 0053 44 MBytes Travel 82772003 00 0014 12 MBytes MPEG ie Save in OMceo Browse Fie narra Clove 27_03_2003_15_02_44mp9 4 Click to select a video in the Video list and then click OK The DVgate Plus software converts the video file to MPEG 2 format and adds it to the Clip list ready for editing Page 89 To change the recording format If the recording format is set to PAL the Add Video Recorded with Media Center feature is not available To change recording formats 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start button The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select Switch Video Format NTSC PAL 4 When the DVgate Plus software dialog box appears click Yes The Video Format Settings window appears 5 Click to select the option for NTSC Page 90 Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files When you select a format from the File Output Settings window each setting is preset to a recommended value Format Description DV CODEC AVI 1 0 avi Uses the same compression method as a digital video device The exported file size limit is 2 GB DV CODEC AVI 2 0
43. Mastering Studio software to create music playlists to share on your network Music files in MP3 WAV and WMA formats can be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server The network s client computers can access these music files Video files Supporting Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket software and TV programs recorded with Media Center Video files in DV AVI MPEG1 MPEG2 DIVX and WMV formats can be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server The network client computers can access these music files Still image files Supporting picture files in JPEG GIF BMP PNG and TIFF formats Still images can be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server The network client computers can access these files TV broadcast VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket software can stream a live TV signal to other VAIO computers connected to your network Analog stream VAIO computers equipped with Media Center can stream an analog signal from a connected analog device such as a VCR through the TV server About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Your new VAIO computer has the Microsofts Windowse XP Media Center operating system installed When you start the Media Center software program for the first time the Media Center setup process starts Adjust the default settings before opening VAIO Media software on client and server computers See Media Center Getting Started for in
44. Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 26 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 the display 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 an emergency Page 27 Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO computer is supplied with 2 channel speakers Certain models are supplied with a sub woofer unit or 5 1 speaker systems For information about supplied accessories go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport to view your computer s specifications sheet 1Certain VAIO computers that are configured to order CTO may be supplied with a 5 1 speaker system For details about using this type of speaker system see the information supplied with the system Page 28 To connect the 2 channel speakers supplied 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Speaker L jack on the back of the right speaker 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer To connect the computer and speakers ole pelelelele Speaker power cable black plug lt y_ Speaker mini stereo plug
45. Slot About the xD Picture Card Slot About the CompactFlash Microdrive Media Slot Page 166 About i LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer may be equipped with a 4 pin and or a 6 pin i LINK port depending on the system configuration purchased A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power 10V to 12V to a connected i LINK device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for details about your computer s hardware configuration A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts For PCV V and PCV W series models Your PCV V PCV W series computers have one 4 pin i LINK port available to connect your digital devices A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device Fy i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation supplied with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm
46. Sony Connect music download service to download music tracks from the Internet You can include them in your playlists and check them out to your portable digital music devices Import audio files onto your computer Import MP3 and WAV audio files into SonicStage software to add to playlists or record to a CD To access SonicStage software Help You can open the SonicStage software Help when the software program is running by clicking the Help icon in the upper right corner of the main window To locate the software Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage Help The SonicStage Help appears 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio files is a violation of applicable laws Page 130 Starting SonicStage software Use SonicStage software to copy music from CDs or other sources into a music playlist that can be played with My Music Media Center To start SonicStage software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage The main SonicStage window appears SonicStage A Sonestage ELE Cash Cond Redemoton comreT eect serice bunches ir so OR Ue Som Wien et Pw bene Cay ect Sora Tent Consort Fayda nyw ka st mue ule e ithe tret h apereee Coret Frett Reloarer revere Sard Parke Shipa ATEAC Iom Emeh Gola HOA Gary Cen pai aden of Araabia WEI Laran arte
47. Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Why doesn t my optical drive tray open To use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive To use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD or DVD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Page 223 Why can t I play a DVD or CD media After inserting your CD or DVD wait a few seconds for the system to detect it before trying to access it Confirm that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly To recover this software see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options for more information To access VAIO Recovery Options follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO Recovery Options Page 224 Why isn t my DVD playing properly Ifa region code warning appears when you are using a DVD player soft
48. V on the remote control or by selecting My TV from the Media Center Start menu using the supplied remote control keyboard or mouse You can perform many actions with the remote control by pressing a single button Fy The remote control must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit Use the remote control to view live TV programs using the play pause rewind fast forward and record functions See the following list of commands for quick reference Remote Control Button TV Action GUIDE Displays the program guide listing MORE INFO Displays information about a TV program LIVE TV Goes to live TV programming ENTER Returns to the previously viewed channel REC o Starts recording TV program PLAY Plays TV or resumes TV after it has been paused or stopped stop Stops live TV or stops TV recording REW Rewind 4 Reverses the TV program FF Fast Forward gt gt Advances the TV program PAUSE Pauses TV Press again to resume the TV program REPLAY Returns to the previous seven seconds of the TV program buffer or TV recording SKIP P Advances 29 seconds forward into the TV program recording buffer Page 109 Changing the View Window You can change the way TV programming is displayed on your TV or monitor using the remote control To view TV programs in an inset window Click on the remote control while the TV program is playing To view TV programs in full screen mode To watch TV in full screen
49. Welco me Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your system View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Online Support Web site to view the VAIOe Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then click Welcome to VAIO life Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Unpacking your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown depending on the computer configuration purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software
50. ack Press twice to return to the previous DVD chapter video track or audio track STOP Stops media recording or playback PLAY PAUSE Pauses the movie video slide show or audio track Press again to resume playback Page 19 NEXT Advances to the next DVD chapter video track or audio track VOLUME knob Increases and decreases the volume as you turn the knob MUTE Turns the sound off Press again to restore sound STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption Press any key briefly to resume normal operation KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary between software programs Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad The Num Lock indicator lights Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad Directional Arrows The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen Applications a The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Windows The key with the Microsofts Windowse logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator li
51. age 133 Compatible CD media for music recording CD R CD Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased CD R media is appropriate for both music and data CD burning CD RW CD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again CD RW media is appropriate for music and data CD burning Page 134 Incompatible CDs Do not use the following CD media for recording data or music CD ROM compact disc read only media DVD R for Authoring DVD RAM DVD ROM Page 135 Media Center Create DVD Your DVD RW drive combined with Click to DVD software makes it easy to burn your own DVDs After recording your favorite TV programs with Media Center copy them to a DVD for your personal collection Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs Selecting Appropriate DVD Media 1This feature is available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 136 Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs You can copy your recorded TV programs onto recordable DVD media Turn your favorite TV program recordings into full featured DVDs complete with multi level menus and attractive pre built themes and music 1 See the Click to DVD software Help for more information about the software s features Page 137 Copying a recorded TV program to DVD
52. anging General Settings Changes to the general settings affect all user accounts The computer administrator is the only account that has the system authority to change general settings To change general settings 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start W uton The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings and press OK The Settings window appears Media Center Settings ni Lip General Pictures 3 From the Settings window select General and press OK The General Settings window appears Media Center General Settings Appearance Media Center sounds Notifications Autoplay Parental control Set up Internet connection Set up remote control Privacy _ Data credits 1 of 10 4 From the General Settings window you can select Appearance to turn transition animations on or off change the background color adjust TV and video size color and sharpness Media Center sounds to turn the sound on of off Page 145 Notifications to set telephone notifications 4 Your computer does not currently support the notifications feature Autoplay to enable enhanced autoplay options Parental control to block selected programs Set up Internet connection to select a download method Set up remote control to verify that your remote control is working properly wi
53. annel Click to change the channel Ifthe playback window is empty click Select Channel VAIO Media software assigns a channel to each A V input jack You may need to change the channel to view the video The Channel list window appears Channel list Page 164 VAIO Media eee Select Channel CT Channel list 0 S Video 1 Composite Video 1 S Video 2 a Composite Video 2 OTod splay the menu please move the cursor to the left end of the screen OOOO to move the cursor D to select the item Channel Input Location 0 S Video 1 The S video In jack on the back panel of the computer 1 Composite Video 1 The Composite video In jack on the back panel of the computer 2 S Video 2 The S video In jack on the front panel of the computer 3 Composite Video 2 The Composite video In jack on the front panel of the computer Page 165 Configuring Your VALO C i This section provides basic information about managing your computer s hard disk drive performance using i LINK devices CompactFlash cards SmartMedia cards Memory Stick media PC Cards and changing default settings Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section depending on the system configuration purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online Specifications sheet About i LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the Secure Digital SD Card
54. ar Page 3 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options 4 You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD R single layer DVD R or single layer DVD R media on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW drive 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 end user license agreements Page 4 Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment Ventilation Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation Placement of the keyboard mouse and other input devices Place your keyboard mouse and other input devi
55. ard media 5 CompactFlashe and Microdrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media ai Bae e e Page 8 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 8 Headphones Line In jack Connection for the supplied speakers optional headphones or audio device Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 12 Memory Sticke media slot Reads and writes data from and to Memory Sticke Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Duo media Page 9 13 Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC slot Reads and writes data from and to a Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard MMC 14 Media access indicator Light is amber when reading or writing data 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer o
56. ars if you have selected TV from the main menu Click the computer image folder video cabinet or channel you want to access Page 162 Accessing VAIO Media Help For more information about using the VAIO Media software program follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media and then click Help Page 163 Using an Analog Device for Video Playback You can stream video content from an analog device such as a VCR using the VAIO Media TV server software and watch video playback on your computer or across the network Setting up an analog device l Connect one end of the A V cable to the Video Out port on your analog device 2 Connect the other end of the A V cable to the Composite Video In jacks located on the front or back of your computer equipped with Media Center 3 Begin playback using the analog device 4 On your computer click Start and point to All Programs 5 Point to VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media 6 Click TV One of the following windows appears If there are other TV servers that can stream analog input on your network VAIO Media software displays them on the server list Click to select the computer equipped with Media Center from the server list If your computer is the only TV server on the network that can stream analog input then playback begins Playback o OEIEDE YO 9 H09 To display the channel list click Select Ch
57. available options 5 When you locate the desired language use the arrow buttons to select Save Press OK on the remote control 6 After changing these settings press Back on the remote control to return to the Settings window Page 152 Selecting Closed Captioning You can select closed captioning to display the TV program s spoken audio in text format on the screen To select closed captioning 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start Button The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select TV and then select Audio The TV AUDIO window appears Media Center TV Audio TV AUDIO Audio Stereo Captioning cci Caption display On when muted 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the or controls and then press OK to scroll through the list of available options Audio Select stereo or Secondary Audio Program SAP If you select SAP Media Center broadcasts simultaneously for a primary and secondary audio program that may contain a voice over commentary or foreign language interpretation Captioning Select CCi or CC2 for closed captioning options There may be no closed captioning available depending on the broadcaster Caption Display Select one of three options to turn Closed Captioning on off or on when muted 5 After selecting the
58. ay located on either the side or back of your TV monitor display 3 Connect the single jack end of an audio cable optional to the Headphones jack located on the front or back panel of your computer Connect the double jack end of the audio cable to the Audio In L R on your TV monitor or display The Audio In jacks may be located on the side or rear of your TV monitor display Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable Video cable adapter optional Audio cable optional The video cable adapter is not necessary if you use an S video cable to connect your TV to the computer s TV out S video video jack 1 The video cable adapter is supplied with certain VAIO computer models See your computer s specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories Page 57 Media Center Getting Started Use the Media Center setup wizard for a quick and easy activation of all the features of Media Center Getting Started with Media Center Using Media Center Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 1The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 58 Getting Started with Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features Read this checklist before you begin using the Media
59. ay or hide the Media Center controls You can use your mouse to display the Media Playback Controls You can use the remote control to hide the Media Playback Controls Media Center Media Playback Controls eh YOO lt C gt 42 vol 1 Channel Up and Down Changes the TV channel up or down 2 Play Pause Plays the selected media Press Pause il to pause playback Press Pause again to resume playback 3 Stop Stops playback of selected media 4 Record Records TV programs storing them on the hard disk 5 Replay Rewind Moves backwards in TV programs and selected media 6 Skip Fast Forward Page 66 Moves ahead in selected media 7 Mute Turns the sound off 8 Volume Up and Down Increases and decreases sound Page 67 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your equipment and home environment To make the setup process easier be prepared to Log on to Windowse operating system as the administrator For more information go to the VAIO Help and Support Center Establish a working Internet connection to enable the download of your local television program guide Provide your Zip code or Postal Code Provide the name of your TV programming provider or the name of your subscription package if using cable or satellite service Identify the brand name for your set top box if your TV service requires
60. ce first See the information supplied with the device for details on formatting media If your device does not recognize the media that has been formatted by your computer 1 Save the media contents to your hard disk drive 2 Reformat the media with the device Page 179 About the CompactFlash Microdrive Media Slot Your VAIO computer is equipped with a CompactFlashe Microdrive media slot that supports both CompactFlashe and Microdrive media cards Page 180 To insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card 1 Use your fingertip to slide the upper front panel cover down Do not use force to open the panel cover Opening the upper front panel cover Slide the upper front panel cover down using your fingertip Do not use force to open the panel cover 2 Insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card into the card slot Inserting a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card Insert CompactFlash or Microdrive card media in this direction 3 If the card does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards 4 Carefully reinsert the media card but do not force it into the slot A Always insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card into the CompactFlash Microdrive media card slot for proper operation Do not insert any other type of media card into the CompactFlash Microdrive media slot Page 181 Removing a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card Carefully pull t
61. ces so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed comfortable position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard not angled up or down Use the palmrest briefly for resting While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit with relaxed upright posture avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the display Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduc
62. ck the following Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack Check that the telephone line is working properly You can verify the line by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone Check that the access telephone number POP is correct All software programs that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer s modem If you have installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the Troubleshoot button The Help and Support Center window appears 6 Follow the on screen instructions to resolve the problem The modem driver s may not be working properly Page 230 How do I change my modem to rotary or touch tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit
63. ction to set up and update your local Television Program Guide If you have already established an Internet connection you are asked to choose a download method Select the appropriate download option and follow the onscreen instructions Media Center Download Method Page 69 nioad Method Media Center uses an Internet connection to download Guide updates Choose the download method you prefer Connect to the Internet and download Download when connected E Manual download Media Center waits until you connect to the Internet and then downloads Guide updates The Internet connection provides information about your music CDs and other media If you skip this step you can complete them later in the Settings window in Media Center Set up Television Signal The Media Center setup wizard verifies that your computer is receiving the correct TV signal and local TV Program Guide If you are using a cable or satellite set top box this step programs your remote to the box enabling you to view premium channels Media Center Choose Your TV Signal Ta MediaCenter Choose Your TV Signal With Media Center you can h and reco computer First we need to know what kind of TV service you r c iv 4 m _ Cable or digital cable Program Guide 4 Satellite Antenna No TV service at this time Cancal Verify that your TV signal source is connected to the computer Set up Television Program Guide
64. d or mouse You can perform many actions with the remote control with the touch of a button Fy The remote control must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit Page 81 Storing video files Media Center stores your videos in these locations The My Videos folder The Shared Video folder The contents of these folders appear on the My Videos window If you want to see a video file or recorded TV program on the My Videos window move the files into either the My Videos or Shared Video folders Your saved video files appear as folder and thumbnail icons To open the My Videos folder 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 In the left panel under Other Places click My Documents 3 In the right panel click the My Videos folder The My Videos window appears displaying your available video files Fy The My Videos folder is created after you start the Media Center software program and then start the My Videos feature To open the Shared Video folder 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 In the left panel under Other Places click Shared Documents The Shared Documents window appears 3 In the right panel click Shared Video The Shared Video window appears Page 82 Playing Videos After placing your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folders you can play the
65. d stop the server to socor meds content on thes computer Once the server har chatted they well remain actiwe the mead ties you reboot the compia Status of the Servers Stared Stop Regte and Delete Cortert hamn other peog erst and devices D Set to regeter delete or accept recotdie prograrns hamn other peog arzt On thet corputet r regetered devices V Allows other pesg azs and devices to regster and delete mechs content Set pactword to toute program and devices A pactwoed mutt be entered to repeater arst delete theca contort Porword seen Folder settings lo sutomsicaly gaia or delete mechs content Vou ate adie bo odd folders ant socets you meds carteri through Be Acces reds ru Corterd in tr fokder option Al ndiola contaring media wil abo be aocersble Up to 10 folders caribe added to thes kst Access mocks Corterd in thet Holder DO Mede Folja Add Deke Oren _ Veruen 0K h Cance apy Ho The VAIO Media Console software window appears enabling you to Check the status of your servers Troubleshoot problems Start and stop all media servers Identify devices registered to the server 3 Register folders 4 Add password protection 5 Enable access through the Internet Connection Firewall ICF 6 Run the software when the system starts To make additional content available to the network After creating additional playlists recorded TV programs or other video content you can make them a
66. desktop and click Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties window appears 2 Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced 3 Click the Monitors tab and in the Monitor settings box confirm the screen refresh rate is set to 60 Hertz 4 If the refresh rate is not set to 60 Hz click the drop down arrow and select 60 Hertz Page 219 About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your system security How can I protect my system against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windowse operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature l Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates con in the Taskbar notification area 3 The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard
67. ding on the type of Memory Stick media See the information sheet provided with your Memory Stick media Page 172 Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick media you may have removed the media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed If this occurs follow these steps 1 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot 2 Shut down your computer closing any open software programs and then turn your computer off 3 Wait approximately 30 seconds and then restart your computer Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media when you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again Page 173 About the Secure Digital SD Card Slot Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Secure Digital SD media card slot that supports both SD and MultiMediaCard MMC media Page 174 Inserting a Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard media 1 Use your fingertip to slide the upper front panel cover down Do not use force to open the panel cover Opening the upper front panel cover Slide the upper front panel cover down using your fingertip Do not use force to open the panel cover 2 Insert the SD or MMC media into the SD media card slot Inserting a Secure Digital media or MultiMediaCard Insert SD media card or MultiMedia Card in this direction A Always insert a SD or MMC media into the SD media card slot for proper operation Do not insert any o
68. ding procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers safety practices required regulatory compliances and the modification of electronic equipment Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the unit or follow any procedures described in this section A Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section The interior hardware configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations depending on the computer purchased To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sheet 4 You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to remove A Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example c
69. e Click to DVD software program creates a new folder location on the new hard disk drive This new folder is the default location to save files created with Click to DVD software If the Microsofte Windowse operating system identifies the new hard disk drive as drive D the Click to DVD software program saves its files to a new folder on the new drive D If the Windows operating system assigns another letter to the new hard disk drive such as drive E or J the Click to DVD software program creates the new save folder on the new drive 4 When you start Click to DVD software for the first time after recovering the system or installing a new hard disk drive the software program automatically creates a new save folder on the new drive 1 Drive mapping refers to the assignment of an identifying letter to a specific drive such as Drive C or Drive D which identify the original hard disk drive 2 Your computer may be equipped with other media drives such as a Memory Stick SD media CompactFlash or Microdrive media slot See the online Specification sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 198 Installing an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See About Opening the Computer Certain VAIO computers requ
70. e Search the Knowledge Base text box 3 Click on the topic FIX Error in Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in the Summaries Search Results area 4 Follow the on screen instructions to download and install the patch 1 The location of this information is subject to change or be removed without prior notice Page 213 Why won t My Music show the albums playlists I recorded with SonicStage software Playlists albums recorded with SonicStage software may not be immediately available in the Media Center Album window To access these files sooner start Windows Media Player software first and then play the song with My Music Page 214 Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video If Media Center starts a scheduled TV recording while you are capturing analog video with Click to DVD software the TV programming may be captured instead of the video and the timed recording may fail Media Center and the analog capture feature of Click to DVD software both require the use a TV tuner MPEG encoder card and cannot access the card at the same time To avoid recording conflicts Do not open Media Center while capturing analog video using Click to DVD or Click to DVD Automatic Mode software Do not schedule a TV recording to start while capturing analog video using Click to DVD or Click to DVD Automatic Mode software If a scheduled TV recording is already
71. e a password Use the numeric keys on the remote control to enter your password The Parental Controls Settings window appears Media Center Parental control settings ITAL CONTROLS TV Ratings Movie DVD ratings Change 4 digit code Reset parental controls 4 You can perform these tasks or change these settings TV Ratings Turn on the TV blocking feature and allow only certain TV programs to be displayed Page 150 Movie DVD ratings Turn on the movie and DVD blocking feature and allow only certain movies to be displayed Change 4 digit code Change your parental controls password Reset parental controls Remove your password and reset all of the TV and movie viewing limits 5 After changing these settings press Back on the remote control to return to the Settings window Page 151 Changing the Language For DVD Movies 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start button The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select DVD and then select Language The DVD Language Settings window appears Media Center DVD Language DVD LANGUAGE Save Subtitle Cancel None Audio track Title Default Menu Title Default 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the or controls and then press OK to scroll through the list of
72. e antenna system in your home may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna system you may need to reorient the antenna for better reception Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable Supplied from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer To connect in standard antenna mode air Option 1 Nenia TV coaxial cable system optional VHF UHF RF gt Combiner Transformer optional N Option 2 P eee TV coaxial cable E aT supplied Antenna 300 ohm VHF UHF port system Twin lead cable Air optional 4 Your VAIO Digital Studioe computer is supplied with certain video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Page 47 Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set top Box You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set top box Op
73. e glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Page 5 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls ports and jacks on your computer and supplied accessories Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific connection capabilities for your system see the online Specifications sheet About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Sub woofer About the Keyboard About the Remote Control Page 6 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to drives media slots ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices Page 7 Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section Front panel YAIO r me A ft iia NS 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 xD Picture Card media slot Reads and writes data from and to xD Picture C
74. e mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed the original drive mapping may be changed The identified drives including those for removable media2 may not reflect correct drive icon associations For more information on how to correct your drive mapping visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport About hard disk drive recovery When you replace the original hard disk drive the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions operating system or original software programs Before replacing the hard disk drive create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony 4 Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software programs For more information about the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program 1 Click Start from the Windowse taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options A Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed an identifying drive letter is assigned The drive letter assignment becomes effective after you register for the first time or after recovering your computer with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program Th
75. ellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Page 184 About Opening the Computer Removing the top cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Locate the two tabs on the top edge of the back panel 4 Gently lift these tabs and slide the top cover towards the back of the unit 5 Lift the top cover up and set aside Removing the top cover A If you open the cover or panels immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to open the unit Page 185 Removing the side panel 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Press the release button on the top edge of the side panel Removing the side panel If you plan to remove or install internal components place the computer on its side before removing the side panel 4 Lift the side panel away from the unit and set aside Page 186 About Closing the Computer Replacing the side panel 1 Align the tabs on the bottom of the side panel to the tracks on the edge of the chassis frame 2 Gently press the side panel against the
76. em may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the window 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation Page 205 Why is my system running slowly The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are open and running Close any programs that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide To access the online User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Page 206 How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearance and Themes and then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK Page 207 Why doesn
77. ems The System Properties window appears 3 From the Hardware tab select Device Manager to view the status of connected or installed devices 4 Ifa listed device appears with a question mark or exclamation mark you may need to troubleshoot the device or reinstall the driver A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly For information about recovering preinstalled software see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options 1The default video resolution settings may vary between different VAIO computer models Page 225 About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn t my mouse work properly Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port If you are using a USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port Save and close all open software programs Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer The mouse driver s may not be working properly Using an optical mouse If you are using an optical mouse use an appropriate surface to ensure proper mouse tracking A good surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that do not have a lot of repetitive patterning
78. en used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only High speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption may not be available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Sticke media 4 Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 169 To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Use your fingertip to slide the upper front panel cover down Do not use force to open the panel cover Opening the upper front panel cover Slide the upper front panel cover down using your fingertip Do not use force to open the panel cover 2 Insert the Memory Sticke media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting a Memory Stick media Inser
79. es in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly 1 For wireless or standard optical mice Page 226 How do I set up my mouse for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Page 227 Why doesn t my keyboard work properly Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the keyboard port Save and close all open software programs Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer If you are using a wireless keyboard Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed For proper installation of the AA batteries see the documentation supplied with your equipment Press the CONNECT button on the keyboard to reestablish the connection between the two devices Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wire
80. ese file formats File Extension File Type jpg jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group tif tiff Tagged Image File Format gif Graphics Interchange Format bmp Bitmap wmf Windows MetaFile Png Portable Network Graphics Page 95 Organizing your pictures Media Center displays your pictures from these folders Picture files stored in the My Pictures folder are displayed in the My Pictures window Picture files stored in the Shared Pictures folder are displayed in the Shared Pictures window and shared on your network 4 Picture files can be shared among all Windows user accounts by storing them in the Shared Pictures folder Organize your pictures in the My Pictures and the Shared Pictures folder before using Media Center to display them To open the My Pictures folder 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click My Pictures The My Pictures window appears displaying picture files in the right panel 2 You can add delete rename and organize your pictures into individual folders within the My Pictures folder The individual folders can be viewed as a slide show To open the Shared Pictures folder 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Under Files Stored on This Computer click Shared Documents The Shared Documents window appears Shared Documents 5 Shared Documents Dos Fle Edt Yew FavorRes Tools Hep ay OQ QF Ps Pyros He Address C C Doo
81. ext to the slot cover you want to remove Removing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card Page 190 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card Replace the side panel See About Closing the Computer Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices Turn on the computer Page 191 Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled For memory replacement or upgrades use the correct memory module for your computer s configuration See the online Specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer A Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 192 Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices 3 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See About Opening the Computer If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access t
82. for details on hardware configuration Page 139 About recordable DVD media DVD R for General DVD Recordable media for general use also known as DVD R G can be written to once and cannot be erased You can use a DVD RW or DVD RW drives to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data DVD R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R for general media is not the same as DVD R for Authoring media DVD R for Authoring discs are a special media intended for professional DVD production and equipment DVD RW DVD Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again You can use this media with a DVD RW or DVD RW drive writing information to the same disc repeatedly However you must erase existing data on the disc before beginning a new recording session DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R DVD R Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased You can use your DVD RW drive to write data to a DVD R disc until the disc is full You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data DVD R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable media can be written to erased and written to again You can use this media with a DVD RW drive writing information to the same disc repeatedly However you must erase existing data on the disc before beginning a new recordin
83. formation on setting up Media Center VAIO Media Center computers can share recorded television program files with other VAIO computers on your network using VAIO Media software Live TV viewing over a network is not supported by the Media Center 1A DIVX encoder program must be installed on your computer to enable playback of files in DIVX format Page 155 VAIO Media Software System Requirements You can open VAIO Media software on the server computer s register client computers to the server s and then share multimedia content between the network computers Server requirements The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windowse XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition and Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition operating systems VAIO Media software is not supported by other computers or environments Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with ethernet cables or a wireless local area network WLAN Client requirements All client computers must be VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition and Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition operating systems VAIO Media software is not supported by other computers or environments All client computers must be connected to the same network with a server using a router ethernet cables or a wireless LAN Configure each client to use a router or an acce
84. g Media Center the changes are not visible when played in SonicStage software Page 210 Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music When you record songs with SonicStage software and then use Windows Media Player software to edit the song s information you may not see your changes when you play the song in My Music Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG ATRAC3 or ATRAC3 format but does not support any edits made to the OpenMG format music files Use SonicStage software to edit song information for music files that are recorded in OpenMG format Page 211 Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music When you use SonicStage software to optimize music files to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3 format it may take a few moments for the music files to be available in My Music To access these files sooner start Windows Media Player software first and then play the song with My Music Page 212 Why do I get the error message The input media is invalid when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music If you have added cover art to the MP3 file using SonicStage software your file may contain an unsynchronized ID3v2 header Media Center and Windows Media Play software programs cannot support playback of this file You can go to Microsoft and download a patch to resolve this issue as follows 1 Go to http support microsoft com 2 Enter 814129 in th
85. g session DVD RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning DVD R DL Double layer DVD R media can be written to once and cannot be erased Use a DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive to write video content to a double layer DVD R disc until the disc is full You cannot erase or overwrite existing data Currently Double layer DVD R media is not compatible with your DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive For more information about using double layer DVD R media visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 140 Incompatible DVD media The following types of DVD media are not compatible with your DVD RW drive DVD R for Authoring DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD R DL Double layer DVD R 4 Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers If you experience difficulty with recording data or playing a disc try a different disc or a different brand of media Page 141 Additional information about DVD burning Before you begin your DVD burning session Exit all other open software programs and disable screen savers Cancel any scheduled timer recording sessions Do not connect or disconnect cables or attach devices Do not attempt to access the Internet or other network services Do not start additional software programs Page 142 Media Center Setti You can customize the Media Center settings for TV viewing picture slide shows and audio playback Y
86. ge 60 Starting Media Center using the remote control 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press A The remote control must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate and select menu items Press the OK button to activate your selection Page 61 Starting Media Center using your keyboard and mouse l Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select Media Center from the Start menu The Media Center main window appears 2 Use the directional arrows on the keyboard or move the mouse to navigate and select menu items Press Enter on the keyboard or left click the mouse to activate your selection Page 62 About the Media Center Start menu You can use Start menu to explore Media Center switch screens locate controls and start functions Media Center Start Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures My TV 1 Media Center Start Returns Media Center to the Start menu 2 Back Returns Media Center to the previous window 3 Media Center Help Starts the Media Center Help guide 4 Minimize Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon on the taskbar 5 Maximize Enlarges the view to full screen mode 6 Close Window Closes Media Center 7 Play DVD Page 63 Plays a DVD movie Online Spotlight Displays links to online media and information services My Video
87. ges Save your favorite recorded TV programs to DVD media Play and edit your home videos Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video device Burn music files to CD media Page 43 Setting Up Media Cen Your VAIO Digital Studioe computer may be equipped with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Setting Up Additional Equipment 1The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 44 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 home Your computer s hardware configuration may vary from the illustrations shown in this section See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer s hardware configuration 4 Your VAIO Digital Studio e computer is supplied with certain video cables Depending on your in home cable access
88. ghts when the numeric keypad is activated When the indicator is off the directional arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase When the indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights to advise you that your screen s scrolling pattern has changed When the indicator is off the screen scrolls normally This function is not available with all software programs Page 20 About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio computers that are equipped with Microsoft Windows e XP Media Center Edition features Go to http www sony com pcsupport to view the specifications for your computer s hardware configuration Page 21 Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote Control SONY 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels or enter text Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text 4 REW button Page 22 Press to move media backward at two speeds FF
89. he display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction About handling an LCD monitor display Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Do not leave the LCD in direct sunlight as this may damage the screen Use caution when using the computer near a window Do not exert pressure on the LCD or scratch the surface as this may cause the screen to malfunction The
90. he extended portion of the CompactFlash or Microdrive media card to remove it from the media slot To remove a media card A Do not remove the media card while the media access indicator light is on The media or data may become damaged Additional information about media cards If you plan to share a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card between your VAIO computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player the media card must be formatted properly Format the media card by using it in the device first See the information supplied with the device for details on formatting media If your device does not recognize the media card that has been formatted by your computer 1 Save the media s contents to your hard disk drive 2 Reformat the media with the device Page 182 U T Maintaini VALO i In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer This section describes how to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your system For more information on upgrading your computer see your model s System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 183 Overview The upgra
91. he memory module slots 4 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 5 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 6 Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag A Gently handle the memory module by the sides only Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module Removing Installing memory Page 193 Installing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel See About Opening the Computer If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots 4 Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the the edges 5 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module and align it over the open memory slot 6 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot 7 Press down evenly against the module s upper corners The end latches snap into position holding the module in place A To avoid damaging a memory module slot move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place 8 Reinstall any components or add on cards you may have removed 9 Replace the side panel See About Closing the Computer Page 194 About the Lithium Battery
92. ilable on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 124 About My Music My Music is compatible with SonicStage and Windowse Media Player software programs Use SonicStage software to record songs from CDs in ATRAC3 format and create your own music playlists for viewing or playback with Media Center From the My Music window you can perform many tasks such as Playing audio CDs Playing digital music files from playlists created with SonicStage or Windows Media Player software Searching your music files and playlists by specific category Viewing music CD details using your Internet connection Page 125 Using the remote control You can open the My Music window by pressing My Music on the remote control or by selecting My Music from the Media Center Start menu using the supplied remote control keyboard or mouse You can perform many actions with the remote control by pressing a single button Fy The remote control must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit Page 126 Using My Music My Music plays your audio CDs and enables you to browse and play all of your recorded music Create your music playlists with SonicStage or Windowse Media Player software programs and then play your favorite music with My Music Page 127 Vie
93. iles from many sources such as a digital camera a scanner or from a CD or other storage media My Pictures enables you to view and share your digital pictures as follows You can view individual pictures or arrange a set of pictures as a slide show You can change the picture order in the slide show and adjust the transition time You can sort your pictures by file name or date You can use the remote control to view or scroll through the pictures that are stored in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders You can also use your keyboard and mouse to view your pictures Each Windowse user account has a My Pictures folder that is available only when that user is logged on to the computer Image files can be shared by storing them in the Shared Pictures folder Page 93 Using the remote control You can open the My Pictures window by pressing My Pictures on the remote control or by selecting My Pictures from the Media Center Start menu using the supplied remote control keyboard or mouse You can perform many actions with the remote control by pressing a single button Fy The remote control must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit Page 94 About supported images My Pictures can only display image files that are in a supported format Image formats that are not supported do not appear in a slide show even if the folder or file icons are visible in Media Center My Pictures can support th
94. in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders you can use Media Center to display them 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the My Pictures button The My Pictures window appears displaying your pictures as thumbnails and folder icons Media Center My Pictures SAMPLE PICTURES My pictures AvBust 20 2003 Play slide show q F Sort by name lt Sort by date Sample Picture My Pictures Shared Pictures Other media Settings 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select a folder and to move through the contents to locate a picture Press OK to display the picture The selected picture opens in full screen mode You can press OK again to enlarge the picture s view You can use the mouse to select the directional arrows at the bottom of the Media Center window to scroll through your picture files and folders Page 98 About slide shows If you have not selected specific pictures for your slide show Media Center plays the first folder listed in My Pictures If you have pictures that are not stored in individual folders Media Center plays these files in the slide show To play a slide show manually l 2 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the My Pictures button The My Pictures window appears Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to advance the slide show pictures To play a slide show automatically l 2 Point the remote control at the
95. in the WinDVD window to open the Setup dialog box Select the Audio tab To enable S PDIF go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital S PDIF out to External Processor Click OK Page 234 Why can t I hear dialogue during DVD movie playback using my 5 1 channel speaker system Verify that your speaker system is connected correctly Change the computer s audio settings to 6 channel to match your 5 1 speaker system Change the audio settings in the RealTek Sound Effect Manager software program Change the audio settings in the InterVideoe WinDVDe software program Change the audio settings in the Media Center software program s DVD settings See the section Connecting 5 1 6 Channel Speaker Systems for details on configuring the audio settings in these software programs Page 235 About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 236 Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices 3 From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears If the volume control for the micropho
96. in to restore sound F9 Volume down F10 Volume up Page 78 Media Center My Vid Play digital videos using your Media Center remote control or computer keyboard You can store your videos in folders for your own use or place them in the Shared Videos folder for all user accounts to access About My Videos Playing Videos About DVgate Plus Software 1This feature is available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 79 About My Videos My Videos enables you to play your home movies and digital videos using the Media Center remote control or the keyboard You can organize store and play videos that you have created downloaded from the Internet or recorded from TV From the My Videos window you can perform many tasks such as Playing your favorite home videos Organizing your videos by title or date Storing video files in the My Videos folder for your own use Storing video files in the Shared Videos folder to share across all computer user accounts Viewing the videos created with the DVgate Plus software program Page 80 Using the remote control You can open the My Videos window by pressing My Videos on the remote control or by selecting My Videos from the Media Center Start menu using the supplied remote control keyboar
97. ire you to configure the jumpers on the new drive as a Slave Follow the configuration instructions supplied with your new hard disk drive If your computer has a Serial ATA SATA hard disk drive you do not need to configure the new drive See your computer s specifications sheet for details about the installed hard disk drive 4 Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in your computer 5 Unlock the drive holder from the chassis by lifting the drive holder handle straight out from the unit 6 Use the handle to slide the drive holder out Removing the drive holder 7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Attaching the drive screws Page 199 Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis Slide the drive holder in completely 10 Push the drive holder handle down to lock the drive into position 11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive 12 Connect the second power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive
98. k PRO media Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software VAIO computers may not support all of the high speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media You can use the new Memory Stick PRO media as you would use a standard Memory Sticke media Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using media cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash Microdrive MultiMediaCard MMC SmartMedia xD Picture Card and Secure Digital SD media cards See your computer s specifications sheet at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s media card slot configuration Visit the Sony Online Support Web site regularly for the latest information on compatible memory cards Always insert the correct media card into the appropriate media slot Do not attempt to insert a different media card or adapter into a slot that is not designed to accept it An incompatible media card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can damage your computer Handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources 1Certain VAIO compu
99. ks that enable you to quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations arrange for repairs or check repair status review warranty information e mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center check pricing and availability for products accessories and parts as well as purchase online access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact a Sony Support representative directly Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available l VAIO computer system type Model number Serial number NO INO a y a Example Operating system Hardware feature or software program that has a problem See the online VAIO Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information Brief description of the issue For VAIOe computers purchased in the U S and Canada contact a Sony Support representative at 1 888 476 6972 1 Upgrade and maintenance information may not be available for all computer models 2 The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer The serial number is on a white barcode label Page 254
100. less keyboard These devices may cause interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly 1The VAIO W series computer has a built in keyboard Page 228 About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow Many factors can influence modem connection speed such as Telephone line noise Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance verify that your ISP point of presence POP telephone number is compliant with V 90 standards Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another telephone line if available Page 229 Why doesn t my modem work properly Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly che
101. lick Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view this online information go to http www sony com pcsupport Preinstalled software Help files Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software that describes the software s features In these Help files you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support should problems occur To access software Help files 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs A submenu appears listing all preinstalled software programs 2 Click the desired software program The software s main window appears 3 From the menu bar click Help The software program s Help appears VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your computer To access this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life 1 You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual software program s icon and selecting Help from the submenu Page 248 Software Help and Support Support information for the preinstalled software on your system is located in this section Sony software support is free of charge f
102. llection Rotate Change the picture s position Trim Crop the picture or capture a specific area pai To undo your adjustments click Undo 7 Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windowse Internet Explorer Page 104 Accessing PictureGear Studio software Help For detailed information about using PictureGear Studio software see the software Help 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio The PictureGear Studio main window appears 3 Click the question mark icon in the lower right corner of the window The PictureGear Studio Help appears Page 105 Media Center My TV You can use Media Center to watch TV using the remote control to play pause fast forward or rewind your TV program The convenient Program Guide provides current TV program listings enabling you to browse for your favorite shows My TV is a feature that offers full control over your TV viewing TV program recording and system settings About My TV Changing the View Window Watching Live TV About the TV Program Guide Recording TV Programs 1This feature is available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 106 About My TV
103. m from the My Videos window Page 83 To play videos 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the MY VIDEOS button The Shared Video or My Videos window appears 2 Select My Videos or Shared Video to view the contents of your video libraries You can browse the contents of your video libraries by file name or creation date 3 When you locate the desired video file select the file and then press OK to begin playback Page 84 About DVgate Plus Software The DVgate Plus software program enables you to import video from an external device or from recorded TV contents created with Media Center s My TV feature You can edit the video and export it into specific folders to play back with My Videos The DVgate Plus software program also enables you to import recorded TV programs from Media Center make edits and export them back to Media Center For details on how to connect your digital video camera to your computer refer to the documentation supplied with your camera or see the online VAIO Computer User Guide Page 85 Accessing DVgate Plus software Help The information provided in this section is intended to highlight a few features of the DVgate Plus software program For details on using this software see the software program s Help 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and then click DVgate Plus Help Page 86 Capturing digital video from a con
104. media 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start W tton The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Create DVD Press OK The Create DVD window appears Media Center Create DVD Create DVD ite Morning News Sort by name News The Bay Option Burn Help 3 Use the direction arrows to select a recorded program A CD icon and text appears in the lower left of the window indicating the size of the video file and the amount of CD space required for recording Creating a DVD Create DVD Sort by date Morning News Sort by name News The Bay Option Burn Help 4 Select Burn and click OK You are prompted to insert a recordable DVD media 5 The status of the recording session displays at the bottom of the window The DVD ejects when recording has completed Page 138 Selecting Appropriate DVD Media It is important that you use the appropriate DVD media with your computer s DVD RW drive Use care when selecting blank recording media The general information provided can help you understand the different disc formats and limitations Your computer s configuration may vary from the hardware configuration discussed in this section See the online specifications sheet for details about your specific computer model i Certain VAIO computers are equipped with a DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive See your computer s specifications sheet
105. n and off The power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode The power indicator is off when the computer is turned 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 a compatible digital device 1The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with the Secure Digital SD Memory Stick xD Picture Card or CompactFlash Microdrive slots d i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button located on the drive door After pressing the eject button wait for the drive to stop reading the CD It may take a few moments for the drive tray to eject Gently push the d
106. n on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use the computer for a long time Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only Page 241 About Handling the Computer System Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the TV or radio equipment Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a
107. n the right panel as an item on the playlist 7 When you are finished selecting music files click OK and then close the Windows Media Player software program 8 To view the newly created playlist press My Music on the remote control 9 From the My Music window select Playlists and then press OK on the remote control The new playlists created with Windowse Media Player software appear pai When using Windowse Media Player software for the first time a setup wizard appears Follow the instructions on the screen to set up the software program Page 129 About SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a digital music management system in which you can play music on your computer create custom audio CDs and much more Play and record music from audio CDs Play your audio CDs and record audio tracks to your computer Combine music tracks into playlists and check them out to portable music devices Create custom audio CDs Create custom audio CDs from SonicStage playlists mixing tracks from different sources and artists Make backup copies of your audio CDs Use SonicStage software s Backing Up Audio CDs utility to create backup copies of your audio CDs Use playlists to organize and manage your music Organize your music with SonicStage software s playlist feature Create lists of songs sorted by artist or genre Download music from Sony Connect music download service on the Internet Use the
108. ndow appears From the iviaudio tab select 6 speaker mode To enable S PDIF output select Enable SPDIF output Click OK To change audio settings in the WinDVD software program l 2 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5 and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO The WinDVD window opens Page 33 Right click in the WinDVD window to open the Setup dialog box Select the Audio tab From the section Audio Speaker Configuration select 6 channel speaker 5 1 Home Theater or the desired speaker configuration To enable S PDIF go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital S PDIF out to External Processor Click OK Page 34 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse m noounadagdndnns To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have halftone printing Page 35 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your teleph
109. ne is visible skip to step 6 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 5 In the section Show the following volume controls click to select the Microphone check box Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Page 237 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer s front back or side panels If your printer has a USB IEEE 1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Printer then click Next Fy Place a check mark in the box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer equi
110. nected digital video device 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and then click DVgate Plus 3 Click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide 4 Confirm that the Capture mode is active If you are in Output Mode click Go to Capture Mode 5 Click DV 6 Select the Auto Capture tab 7 Review the tape s contents using Review Tape and Control external device 8 Select a format for the files in the Capture Settings window To display Capture Settings click the Settings menu and select Capture 9 Click Capture To change the file destination folder click Browse and locate the desired destination folder 10 Type a working file name By default DVgate Plus software automatically adds a 3 digit number to your file name 11 Click OK 12 Video capture begins and progress is displayed in the DV Auto Capturing window 13 When the capture is finished view the results in the Auto Capture Results window 14 Confirm the displayed contents and click OK 15 To save the Scene List click Save 16 Type in the final file name and click Save 4 i you want to see your captured video using Media Center move the files into the My Videos or the Shared Video folders Page 87 Transcoding editing video content l After starting the DVgate Plus software program click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide Confirm that the Output mode is active If you are in Capture Mode click Go to Outpu
111. need to scroll and then click OK The window closes To import photos 1 Use a USB or i LINK cable to connect a digital camera or camcorder to your computer or remove your Memory Sticke media from the camera and insert into the Memory Stick media slot 2 Click Import Photos Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is displayed in the Select Device window PictureGear Studio Software Select Device eoPnereceneenes 5 4 fe Settings thi import D E som Qaa Select devcr cortameg photo WA Gory Ov Canconcer Page 103 3 Select an import category and type in a name for the new category Click Start Importing The Capture Pictures from Video window appears Capture Pictures from Video a Capture Pictures from Video 2 x Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application Z 4 Click Capture to select specific pictures or click Select All to capture all pictures on the device or media 5 Click Get Pictures An editing window is displayed Editing pictures The editing window displays an enlarged version of the selected picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left 6 Use the following buttons to adjust your picture Save Move the picture to a new folder Delete Remove the picture from the photo co
112. nit 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable 5 Sub woofer unit cable Connects the sub woofer unit to the computer s Headphones jack 6 AC power cord Connects the sub woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip Page 17 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard Page 18 VAIO keyboard with Media Center features The VAIO keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition features VAIO keyboard ne ai HEHE amp BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray MY TV Opens the My TV window of Windowse Media Center GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Media Center MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center INTERNET Starts the Internet browser MAIL Starts the e mail software program HELP Starts the Media Center Help if Media Center software is running If Media Center software is not running the Help and Support Center is started REC Records TV programs PREV Press once to return to the beginning of the DVD chapter video track or audio tr
113. oduct support purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day j Page 252 VAIO Music Services Sony Electronics Inc Download music from the web create your own albums or have CDs sent straight to your house with VAIO Music Services The ultimate place on the Web for music lovers to find out information about their favorite artist and get all of the latest music news Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps keep your VAIO computer updated
114. ograms to prepare your multimedia content for sharing across the network using VAIO Media software To prepare your multimedia content VAIO Media Console software can manage different media server features to deliver various file formats VAIO Media Music Server software delivers music files Use SonicStage or SonicStage Mastering Studio software to create playlists of music files The VAIO Media Music Server software automatically makes these playlists and other music files stored in registered folders available to Microsoft Windowse XP Media Center and the client computers on your network VAIO Media Photo Server software delivers image files Use the Photo Server to deliver pictures for Media Center and the client computers on your network VAIO Media Photo Server software recognizes JPEG BMP GIF and TIFF file formats VAIO Media Video Server software delivers video files Media Center records TV programs and VAIO Media Video Server software delivers the recorded contents to the client computers on your network You can also use a VAIO computer with Giga Pockets software version 5 0 or later to create Video Capsules Video files using DV AVI MPEG1 MPEG2 DIVX2 and WMV file formats can be stored in registered folders and accessed by the client computers on your network Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software creates video content called Video Capsules which are stored in locations known as cabinets
115. on of the connection you want to protect A shortcut menu appears 5 Select Properties from the shortcut menu 6 On the Advanced tab under Internet Connection Firewall clear the check box for Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to the computer from the Internet 7 Click OK to disable the ICF feature Page 221 How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon g in the Taskbar notification area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Click Live Update located near the top of the window 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates Page 222 About Using the Optical Disc Drive s Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online
116. one wall jack To use your wall jack for your telephone and modem lines purchase a 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter To connect the modem cable 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack 2 Plug the modem cable supplied into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack 2 Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ 11 jacks on an optional 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter 3 Insert one end of the modem cable supplied into the other RJ 11 jack on the splitter device 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the computer To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 to 2 jack adapter splitter optional eo A Your computer has a protective sticker AS covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port depending on your computer s Ethernet port specification Using incorrect cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Page 36 Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back
117. onfigured to order CTO may supply 5 1 speakers as part of the accessory package See your computer s specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories 2A sub woofer is available with certain VAIO computer models See your computer s specification sheet for details about supplied accessories 3An optional 1 to 2 jack adapter device splitter is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer 41000BASE TX Ethernet capability is available on certain computer models See your computer s specifications sheet for details on its hardware configuration Page 15 About the Sub woofer Certain VAIO computers are supplied with a sub woofer unit to enhance your system s sound capability See your computer s online specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 16 Sub woofer unit The sub woofer is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer See the section Connecting the Speakers for connecting instructions Sub woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub woofer unit 2 Power knob volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn on the sub woofer unit Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached Rotate the knob counter clockwise to turn off the sub woofer u
118. oofer unit AC Power wall outlet Page 30 Page 31 Connecting 5 1 6 Channel Speaker Systems Certain VAIO computers that are configured to order CTO are supplied with a 5 1 speaker system or you may wish to use your 5 1 6 channel speaker system Speaker configuration can vary depending on the speaker components used 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 the connection setup may vary Audio jacks computer back panel detail WOOFER Orange OO Black P F Green Blue Jack color Description Connection Orange Woofer Center Connect a Sub woofer or Center speaker 5 1 speaker system Black Rear Connect rear speakers 5 1 speaker systemz2 Red Microphone Connection an optional microphone Green Front Headphones Connect the supplied speakers 2 channel front speakers 5 1 speaker system or optional headphones Blue Line In Connect an audio device 1A sub woofer is available with certain VAIO computer models See your computer s specification sheet for details about supplied accessories 2Certain VAIO computers that are configured to order CTO may supply a 5 1 speaker system as part of the accessory package See your computer s specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories
119. operly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless device as this may create interference causing your wireless device to stop working properly The hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Page 243 About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion Page 244 About Handling a Monitor Display DVD playback and certain video related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a high refresh rate If your monitor does not play back video content properly try setting the display to a lower refresh rate Do not place t
120. or 90 days after the original date of purchase Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section depending on the computer purchased To view information about the specific software preinstalled on your computer see the software program s online Help Adobe Photoshope Elements Photoshop Album Readers Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com telephone 800 685 3652 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc Web site http www aol com Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video if desired Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You re only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CLIE Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIE Converter software is a plug in software program that converts Giga Pockets Video Capsules into Movie Player format for playback on your Sonye
121. ost common Internet dangers Norton Internet Security also includes Norton Spam Alert which helps you detect and filter unwanted e mail Norton Parental Control keeps your children safe by letting you block objectionable Web sites and set up separate Internet access privileges for each member of your household Automatic downloads keep Norton Internet Security software updated against new security threats This is a trial version of the Norton Internet Security software Web site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Quickene New User Edition Intuit Inc Quicken software is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken software works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans Users of earlier versions of Quicken software must upgrade for a fee Upgrade possible to Quickene Deluxe and other versions Web site http www intuit com support
122. ou can make selections to enable closed captioning and set parental controls About Configuring Media Center Changing General Settings Changing TV Recording Settings Changing TV Program Guide Settings Setting Parental Controls For TV Viewing Changing the Language For DVD Movies Selecting Closed Captioning 1 These features are available on VAIO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 143 About Configuring Media Center Microsoft Windows supports Computer administrator and Limited user accounts Certain settings apply to Media Center and affect all user accounts This type of change is set up by those with computer administrator accounts Other settings can be selected by those with Limited user accounts Computer Administrator General settings Limited User Custom settings Set up Media Center Change appearance settings Set up the Internet connection Change sound settings Set up the remote control Turn on or off transition animation Change the privacy settings Turn on or off notifications Set parental controls Adjust display settings Customize the program guide View scheduled recording times and related information Set TV recording and storage defaults Set language defaults for DVD playback Page 144 Ch
123. panel cover down Do not use force to open the panel cover Opening the upper front panel cover Slide the upper front panel cover down using your fingertip Do not use force to open the panel cover 2 Insert the media card into the xD Picture Card media slot A Always insert an xD PIcture Card media into the this media card slot for proper operation Do not insert any other type of card into the xD Picture Card media slot Inserting an xD Picture Card media Insert xD Picture Card media in this direction 3 If the media does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the xD Picture Card media but do not force it into the slot Page 178 Removing an xD Picture Card media 1 Press the extended portion of the xD Picture Card media to release it from the slot The media extends further enabling you to grasp it Removing an xD Picture Card media 2 Carefully pull the extended portion of the xD Picture Card media removing it from the xD Picture Card media slot A Do not remove the xD Picture Card media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Additional information about xD Picture Card media If you plan to share your media card between your VAIO computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player the media must be formatted properly Format the media card by using it in the devi
124. peed USB devices Page 13 6 Microphone jack a Connection for a microphone optional Front Headphones jack Q Connection for the supplied speakers 2 channel front speakers 5 1 speaker system or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device Woofer Center jack Connection for a Sub wooferz or center speaker 5 1 speaker system Rear jack Connection for a rear speakers 5 1 speaker system 7 Monitor port Connection for standard VGA monitor TV Out S video video jack Connection for an S video cable DVI monitor port Connection for a DVI monitor 8 Modem line jack Connection for the modem supplied cable to the wall jack 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 10 S PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device 11 Ethernet port Page 14 Connection for a 1OBASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX Ethernet The port marked with aS Network is for LAN connections only 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable supplied 2 channel speakers 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional 14 VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 1 Certain VAIO computers that are c
125. playback software programs you can better enjoy listening and watching many different kinds of media Other great features include instant on playback Mini player mode Intelligent Streaming technology 5 1 channel surround sound audio codec and built in Smart Jukebox features Web site http www support microsoft com Microsofts Works Microsoft Corp Works lets you quickly and easily create high quality fun documents Works provides the core tools you need to crqAtge 250 documents manage lists and schedules create reports and budgets and organize information from many sources Works includes Word Processor Works Database Works Spreadsheet Works Portfolio and Works Calendar Web site http www support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc MoodLogic is the world s largest descriptive database of song information The information is provided from music lovers like you MoodLogic allows you to browse the songs by artist and genre narrow your selections by tempo or year save your favorite music play list and transfer it to a portable player Web site http www moodlogic com support e mail help moodlogic com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corp Symantec s Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats This easy to use integrated suite includes full versions of Norton AntiViruse and Norton Personal Firewall software to defend your PC against the m
126. pped with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 if using the parallel port and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation If the printer is not included in the list but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver 1 Choose Have Disk 2 Enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK Ifthe printer is not included in the list and no drivers are provided with the printer 1 Select a similar printer that your printer may emulate 2 Refer to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer 3 Visit the printer manufacturer s Web site for technical support 1 The location of the connection ports for peripheral equipment may vary depending upon your computer s hardware configuration Page 238 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on If your printer does not resume normal operations try restarting your computer Page 239 Notes ON USS The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices using storage media and locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also pro
127. r BAIN Srvc B Get in the Loop DA A riveree Tvs siaiieleiel would es yaa Corton haures NTO Sar up fr anerch er 2 ANS Sm wep her aneuclenhsefier arvt Cowes oita arisa uere Uad tebesa roer 1 You may see a different SonicStage main window if you are not connected to the Internet For first time use you may see other message windows Please respond to the instructions on the screen Page 131 Recording music from a CD You can record an entire album or single tracks from audio CDs using SonicStage software You can play this music using the My Music feature in Media Center For more information on how to record music from a CD see the SonicStage software Help To record music from a CD to your computer s hard disk drive l Start the SonicStage software program 2 Insert an audio CD into your computer s optical drive If the Audio CD window appears click Cancel The CD Drive Check dialog box appears when you record an audio CD using your optical drive for the first time 3 Click Start to check the drive responding to any subsequent dialog boxes or message prompts 4 From the main SonicStage window click F Connect Music Store From the drop down list click Record a CD 5 Click to clear the check box for any songs you do not want to record A check mark next to the song indicates that it is selected for recording Record a Sormcstg9 2 itge s Farata 6 If you are registered to use the Compact
128. r computer must be turned on during client registration to enable the registration of each client computer You can register only one client at a time If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration the server computer recognizes all registration requests You must restart the registration process for each client Begin the client computer registration process after you have installed the VM3OInst exe file to the client 1 Save the installer program to the client computer and then double click to open and install it Follow the on screen installation instructions 2 Restart the client computer after installing the file VAIO Media software appears in the Start menu 3 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 4 Point to VAIO Media and then click Register to VAIO Servers 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the VAIO Media Registration wizard 6 On the server computer follow these steps 1 From the Start menu point to All Programs and then point to VAIO Media 2 From the VAIO Media submenu point to Server Administration and click to open VAIO Media Console The VAIO Media Console window appears 3 From the Access Control Settings tab select the check box Access this computer from other devices connected to the network 4 Select the option Restrict access this computer to manually registered devices Recommended This option only allows registered computers access to the
129. r control 1 Plug the remote sensor control s cable into either jack 1 or 2 located on the back of the remote sensor When you attach the remote control sensor to a cable or satellite set top box you can control the set top box functions with your remote control Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control Remote sensor control cable Remote sensor 2 Place the remote sensor control above the set top box s infrared port 3 Attach the double sided adhesive tape to the top of the set top box 4 Press the remote sensor control onto the tape ensuring that the front edge extends over the front of the box as shown in the following illustration Attaching the remote sensor control cable to a cable or satellite set top box Adhesive tape Remote sensor control Cable or satellite Be fr AT set top box 4 Infrared op i port Remote sensor The remote sensor unit must be visible in a line of sight with your remote control in order to function properly Page 52 Setting Up Additional Equipment This section illustrates how to connect additional equipment with your VAIO Digital Studioe computer Your computer has both audio and video connection capability You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel or behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer You can connect a VCR or camcorder using the composite audio In jacks Your VCR or camcorder may have either
130. rage default to automatically delete the TV recording after viewing 1 From the Television Recorder Settings window select Recording defaults 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the Keep setting and change the setting to Until I watch 3 Select Save and then press OK on the remote control Page 148 Changing TV Program Guide Settings Media Center uses an active Internet connection to set up and update your local Television Program Guide You can set up Media Center to automatically connect to the Internet and update the Guide This process may take a few moments to complete based on the speed of your Internet connection You can select which channels to display and manually update your Guide from the Internet The TV Program Guide settings are administrator controlled When changes are made to this setting the change affects all user accounts To change the TV Guide settings 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start Wabutton The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select TV and then select Guide The television GUIDE settings window appears Media Center Guide GUIDE SETTINGS Edit Guide listings Add missing channels Reset Guide lineup Get Guide data Terms of Service About Guide data ooo oe 4 You can perform these tasks or change
131. remote sensor and press the My Pictures button The My Pictures window appears Press the arrow buttons to select Play slide show To add music to a slide show You can start music from your stored music library to play during your slide show 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the MY MUSIC button The MY MUSIC window appears Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to locate and select a song from your music playlists Press OK to play the selected song If the song does not begin playing press Play on the remote control Press the Start button on the remote control to return to the Media Center Start menu Select My Pictures and then select the folders of pictures for your slide show Press OK Select Play slide show Press OK Media Center plays the slide show in full screen mode with the selected music playing in the background Page 99 Changing picture and slide show settings Each user account can set their own picture and slide show settings These settings control how long a picture displays and the picture display order 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start Wabutton The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 Select Pictures Press OK Media Center Settings SLIDE SHOW SETTINGS Save Show pictures in random order Cancel vY Show pic
132. rive tray in when closing the optical drive door Do not force the door or handle roughly After closing the drive door wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your computer is equipped with panels that cover drives media card slots jacks and ports Do not force the panel covers or handle roughly Opening the front panel covers Page 10 Slide the upper front panel cover down using your fingertip Flip the lower front panel cover down using your fingertip Page 11 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer Page 12 Back panel The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration based on the computer model purchased Back panel _ ___ _ ____ 3 aa e Teea nenea 00000000000000000000 z Il i A segoj 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 4 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycame camcorder 5 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports 4 Connections for compatible high full low s
133. rogram 1 Recording Program To record a TV program series 1 Open the GUIDE window by pressing GUIDE on your remote control or by selecting My TV from the Media Center Start window and then selecting GUIDE Press the Right Arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time Press the Up Down and Left Arrow buttons to locate and select the TV program you want to record Press REC on the remote control The Record button appears next to the program title Wed Aug 27 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Open the GUIDE window by pressing GUIDE on your remote control or by selecting My TV from the Media Center Start window and then selecting GUIDE Press the Right Arrow button to view the programs that are scheduled for broadcast at a later date or time Press the Up Down and Left Arrow buttons to locate and select the TV program you want to record XXXX XXXX XXXX Page 120 4 Press OK The PROGRAM INFO window appears Program Info Record series Advanced record A brief description of the TV program TV channel information Date and time Details about the program 5 Select Record series The GUIDE window reappears with a Record series Micon next to the title of the TV program series you want to record Recording program series GUIDE PEPA Thu Sep 04 7 XXXX XXXX 9 XXXX 10 XXXX XXXX 12 XXXX 3 XXXX 5 00PM _ 5 30 PM _
134. s Plays and sorts home videos My Pictures Displays and sorts digital images and slide shows My TV Plays and records TV programs My Music Plays and sorts music files and music CDs Movielink not shown Connects to Movielink an online movie rental download service Create DVD not shown Creates and writes videos to DVD media More Programs not shown Displays additional programs that are available through Media Center Settings not shown Changes your Media Center preferences including parental controls recording and slideshow settings 8 Scroll Arrows Moves the Start menu items up and down 9 Media Playback Controls Plays records rewinds replays and stops selected media 10 Log Off Page 64 Logs off from this computer or enables you to switch users Page 65 Exploring Media Center Selected items such as folders files or menu options are outlined with a green border Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item and then press OK to activate your selection To switch between inset window and full screen modes use the arrow keys on the remote control to select the inset window and then press OK To switch between Media Center and the desktop You can view the desktop without closing Media Center Select the Minimize button with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop To return to Media Center press Ban the Windows taskbar To displ
135. ss point on the network All client computers must have VAIO Media software version 2 0 or later installed before attempting to register Network requirements The VAIO Media software network must meet one of the following network requirements Use the Ethernet capability that is built into the VAIO computer 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX Use a wireless LAN interface IEEE 802 11a recommended for music image and video files IEEE 802 11g recommended for music image and video files IEEE 802 11b recommended for music and images files IEEE 802 11b is not recommended for video files due to bandwidth constraints Page 156 Setting Up a Client Computer From the server copy and distribute the VAIO Media installer file to the client computers To copy and distribute the installer file 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media and click Install VAIO Media to other VAIO PCs The Enjoying Music Photos and Video on Other VAIO computers window appears 3 Click Get Installer A file download message box appears 4 Click Save 5 Save the file VM30Inst exe to a blank storage media such as a CD R CD RW or Memory Stick media to transfer and set up the installer program on each client computer Fy The VM30Inst exe file is 21 MB in size Verify your storage media s data capacity before attempting to save the program To register a client computer Your serve
136. standard video or S video connection capability Page 53 Connecting an audio cable 1 Connect a dual audio cable optional to the composite audio L and R In jacks located on the either the front or rear panels of your computer 2 Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder Page 54 Connecting an S video cable 1 Connect an S video cable optional directly into the S video jack on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other end of the S video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder Page 55 Connecting a stereo A V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end optional directly into the composite video port composite audio L and R jacks located on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect a VCR or camcorder using an audio and S video cable FEE EA Camcorder optional s video cable optional Page 56 Connecting a TV monitor display 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter to the TV Out S video video jack on the back panel of your computer 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of a video cable optional Connect the other end of the video cable to the Video In jack on your TV monitor or displ
137. t Memory Stick media in this direction 3 If the media does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media but do not force it into the slot Page 170 To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot 1 Press the extended portion of the Memory Stick media to release it from the Memory Stick slot The media extends further enabling you to grasp it Inserting a Memory Stick media 2 Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot carefully A Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Page 171 To protect data on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media 1 Some Memory Stick media do not have a write protect tab and the location or position of the write protect tab may vary depen
138. t Mode Click HDD in the section Output to From the Clip List select the clips you want to edit Select multiple clips by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the desired clips Rearrange clip order by dragging the clip to the desired location in the Clip List To select consecutive clips 1 Click the desired first clip 2 Hold the Shift key while clicking the last clip in the sequence All clips in the sequence are selected From the Output to section click File Output Settings Choose your settings in the File Output Settings window For more details on these settings see the DVgate Plus software Help Click OK Click Output When the Confirm File Output Settings dialogue appears click OK Page 88 Editing recorded TV programs You can edit your recorded TV programs with DVgate Plus software The software s editing features enable you to change clip order insert still images and combine different video files See the DVgate Plus software Help for more information 1 After starting DVgate Plus software click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide Confirm that the Output mode is active If you are in Capture Mode click Go to Output Mode From the File menu click Add Video Recorded with Media Center The Add Video Recorded with Media Center window appears Add Video Recorded with Media Center Add Video Recorded with Media Center x Video recorded wth Meda Certer wil be converted 9
139. te control twice to return to the Settings window About storage space for recorded TV programs The amount of storage space available for TV recording is based on your hard disk dive size allocation and the recording quality settings Your computer requires space to run the operating system software programs and store data files Your computer s performance is affected when the hard disk drive becomes full You can free up hard disk space to record more programs or to improve your computer s speed and performance with these options Delete recorded TV programs from the Recorded TV window For more information see Recording TV Programs Increase the percentage of hard disk space allocated for recording TV programs Go to the Recorder storage window and set a disk allocation of between 5 and 90 percent Record your TV programs to the largest drive partition Media Center does not support recording to removable drives network drives or drives with less than 5 MB of available space Page 147 Archive your recorded TV programs to recordable DVD media using Click to DVD software For more information see Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs Change the recording quality setting to get the maximum recording time Higher quality recordings create larger files If you want to record more TV programs in the available storage space go to the Storage setting window and set the recording quality to a lower setting Set the sto
140. ter and Media Center 1The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 41 Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system combines the multimedia features of a personal computer with the convenience of a home entertainment center Media Center enables you to view organize store and browse your photos video movie libraries music playlists and recorded TV programs while running other software programs Media Center enables you to perform many functions such as Viewing and recording TV programs Playing CDs DVDs and digital videos Creating music playlists and listening to music files Viewing digital photos individually or as a slide show with background music Enjoying TV DVDs or your favorite music while performing other tasks on your computer Page 42 Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studioe computer compliments this exceptional operating system with preinstalled multimedia software programs superior graphics and audio capability and a DVD RW drive that burns and plays DVD and CD media Your computer comes equipped with features that enhance Media Center You can Set up a home network to share media content Edit and organize digital ima
141. ters are not equipped with a floppy disk drive You can purchase a floppy disk drive separately See the online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Page 246 Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO computer This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Resources for Additional Help and Support Page 247 Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files Your computer is supplied with these support options VAIO Computer Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily You can find instructions on how to connect power cords cables peripheral devices and register your computer with Sonye The Quick Start can also provide basic troubleshooting support VAIO Computer User Guide The online User Guide provides information about configuring maintaining and upgrading your computer This support resource offers a variety of available topics enabling you to quickly view specific information using context sensitive search features To access the online guide 1 C
142. th the remote sensor Follow the onscreen instructions Privacy to view privacy statements and change media information settings Data credits to visit WindowsMedia com for specific entertainment information About Media Center to view information about Media Center After changing these settings press Back twice on the remote control to return to the Settings window Page 146 Changing TV Recording Settings You can change your TV recording priorities and options 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start W tton The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings and press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select TV and then select Recorder pressing OK after each selection The Television Recorder Settings window appears Media Center Recorder RECORDER SETTINGS History Recorder storage Recording defaults 4 View the recording status or change the settings for these options History Review a list of your recorded programs and sort the list by date status or name Recorder storage Change the settings that control recording space See the section About storage space for recorded TV programs Recording defaults Customize the general recording settings to change how and when your TV programs are recorded 5 After changing these settings press Back on the remo
143. their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 167 Connecting an i LINK IEEE 1394 device e 1 Use the symbol to locate the i LINK port on your compatible i LINK device and on your computer Plug the i LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin i LINK port on your computer 4 See the instructions supplied with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 168 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Sticke media About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Sticke media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed data transfer features wh
144. ther type of media into the SD media card slot 3 If the media does not insert easily remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the media card but do not force it into the slot Page 175 Removing a Secure Digital media card 1 Press the extended portion of the SD or MMC media to release it from the slot The media extends further enabling you to grasp it Removing a SD media card 2 Carefully pull the extended portion of the SD media card removing it from the SD media card slot A Do not remove the SD or MMC media while the media access indicator light is on The media or its data may become damaged Additional information about Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard media If you plan to share your media card between your VAIO computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player the media must be formatted properly Format the media card by using it in the device first See the information supplied with the device for details on formatting media If your device does not recognize the media that has been formatted by your computer 1 Save the media contents to your hard disk drive 2 Reformat the media with the device Page 176 About the xD Picture Card Slot Your VAIO computer is equipped with an xD Picture Card slot that supports xD Picture Card media Page 177 Inserting an xD Picture Card media 1 Use your fingertip to slide the upper front
145. these settings Edit Guide listings Display or hide the Guide channels To display a channel place a check mark in the box next to the channel Clear the check mark to hide a channel Add missing channels Display channels in the Guide that were not previously shown Reset Guide lineup Set up your program guide Get Guide data Update the TV Program Guide by performing a download from the Internet Terms of Service Review the Electronic Programming Guide Use Agreement About Guide data Locate general information and view the date range for your current version of the TV Program Guide 5 After viewing or changing these settings press Back on the remote control to return to the TV settings window Page 149 Setting Parental Controls For TV Viewing This setting is administrator controlled and affects all user accounts To set parental controls 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start Button The Media Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select General and then select Parental control Media Center Parental control Enter a new 4 digit code You must create a 4 digit code to block selected programs from being viewed Enter the code when you want to view a blocked program The first time you select Parental control you are prompted to creat
146. tion 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display To connect in set top box mode Option 1 TV coaxial cable optional id Set top box Cable service access wall outlet Splitter TV coaxial cable optional optional TV coaxial cable supplied TV coaxial cable optional VHF UHF port VHF UHF port Option 2 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT L R jacks on
147. to display the Restore Down icon 2 Click the Restore Down icon The current view decreases in size Page 76 Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback You can use shortcut commands to control DVD playback See the following list of commands for quick reference Remote Control Button DVD Action DVD MENU Displays the DVD media s menu PLAY Plays the DVD in the optical drive stop Stops DVD playback and opens the Stopped menu REW Rewind 44 Reverses DVD playback If playback is paused the REW button reverses DVD playback frame by frame FF Fast Forward gt gt Advances DVD playback If playback is paused the FF button advances DVD playback frame by frame PAUSE Pauses DVD playback Press again to resume playback REPLAY Returns to the beginning of the DVD chapter To return to the beginning press and hold the REPLAY button SKIP P Advances to next DVD chapter To advance to the end press and hold the SKIP button Page 77 Using the keyboard for DVD playback You can use your Media Center keyboard to control DVD playback functions The arrow keys on your keyboard function like the arrow buttons on the remote control Use the shortcut keys on the top of your Media Center keyboard For other playback commands use these keyboard shortcuts Key DVD Action CTRL Shift M Go to DVD menu CTRL Shift P Play CTRL Shift S Stop The Stopped menu appears CTRL B Replay CTRL F Skip forward F8 Mute Press aga
148. toAlbum PhotoCollection PrintStudio PictureGear Studio Page 102 Importing images Capture pictures with a digital camera or camcorder and import them to your computer by using an i LINK cable USB cable or storage device such as Memory Sticke media Place the images in folders for viewing with the Media Center When you first connect your digital camera camcorder or insert a Memory Stick media the Windowse XP operating system may attempt to recognize the device or media An identification window appears prompting you to select a specific action for the occurrence or to set as a default response for future occurrences Windows XP identification window Sony MemoryStick MG F Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file E Pictures What do you want Windows to do AA Copy pictures to a folder on my computer A using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard F View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer LA Print the pictures R using Photo Printing Wizard Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection Open folder to view files mi C Always do the selected action To continue using PictureGear Studio software without selecting an action you can close this window using one of the following methods Click Cancel to close the window Select Take no action you may
149. tons located below the program listings and scroll through the program listings 3 Press the Up Down Left or Right Arrow buttons to select a TV program and then press OK The selected program appears Page 115 Setting TV program guide preferences 1 Press the My TV button on your remote control or from the Media Center Start window and then select My TV The My TV window appears 2 Select Settings and then select Guide The Guide settings window appears Fay From the Guide window you can select Get Guide data to update your TV program guide or you can select other guide preferences Page 116 To search for a specific TV program You can search for a specific TV program by title category or keyword 1 Open My TV with one of the following methods Press the My TV button on the remote control or press hana select My TV Click the My TV button on the keyboard The My TV window appears displaying a TV program in the view window 2 From the My TV window select Search The Search window appears Search window Categories Educational Title Kids Keyword Lifestyle Movies News Series Special Sports 3 Select Categories Title or Keyword Categories To search by category select one of the available categories displayed in the window until you locate the type of TV program you want to watch Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results Press OK to select a TV program
150. tures in subfolders Show caption Show song information during slide show Beginning and end of song Always Never Transitions Animated 4 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select a setting Slide show display Music information Length of transition Type of transition Background shade 5 Press the arrow buttons to select Save in the Settings window 6 Press OK on the remote control to accept these settings and return to the Settings window Page 100 About PictureGear Studio Software PictureGear Studio software has easy to use features that enable you to quickly import image files from a digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with family and friends Your imported image files can be viewed with Media Center as individual pictures or in a slide show You can also share your pictures using VAIO Media software with the other computers on your home network Your personalized photo albums binders and other customized picture creations can only be viewed or edited with PictureGear Studio software Page 101 Starting PictureGear Studio software 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio The PictureGear Studio main window appears PictureGear Studio Software Main Menu Ray Import Photos Pho
151. unents ard Settings Al Usersooments go E What s a shared folder N G Shared Petros File ond Folder Tasks EJ Mike a now folder Putih thes Folder tothe wed E Share this Folder Other Places 2 3 My Coergater EO My Occuments E My Network Places Details x 3 In the right panel click Shared Pictures The Shared Pictures window appears Shared Pictures Ag ay Shaced Muse 2 Shared Video Page 96 O shared Pictures BAR Pis Cdt vew Favorkes Took hep ae Qw O B mh F reese Jao Address C iPocumerks and Settings Al Users Doomen My Prbres A NS rere Tasks UZ Yew as a side stow E Order prieks orien Ra Print pictures amp Copy al Reve to CD file and Folder Tasks EI Mahe a new folder K Pubich this folder to the Web ED Shwe this folder Other Places Sred Docurnents E My Petures T My Conger E Ny Network Pisces i 4 You can add delete rename and organize your pictures into individual folders within the Shared Pictures folder The individual folders can be viewed as a slide show To sort your pictures You can rearrange your pictures by name or by date after placing them in the My Pictures folder 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press My Pictures The My Pictures window appears 2 Select one of the options Sort by date or Sort by name Click OK Page 97 Viewing Pictures with Media Center After organizing your pictures
152. vailable to client computers on your network 1 Create or add new content such as playlists recorded TV programs and still images to registered folders 2 Close VAIO Media software if it is running 3 Refresh the VAIO Media software Information about the new content is updated when the server software starts again When you stop and restart the server it displays new connections and refreshes the content on the network computers Page 160 Page 161 Using VAIO Media VAIO Media uses your network servers to view images and video or listen to music 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and then point to All Programs 2 Point to VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media The VAIO Media Main Menu window appears VAIO Media Software Main Menu VAIO Media Main Menu View photos Video Watch video up TV Watch TV or to the leftend of t select the item 3 Click the type of content you want to view or listen to Music Photo Video or TV VAIO Media software searches for an available VAIO Media computer on your network If more than one VAIO Media computer is found the Please select a server window appears Select a VAIO Media computer from the list If only one VAIO Media computer is found on your network a Please select a server window appears displaying available music or video contents A Folder Photo Lists window appears if you have selected Photo from the main menu A Channel List window appe
153. vided to help you locate the appropriate support options About the Power Source About Handling the Computer System About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling a Monitor Display About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 240 About the Power Source Before opening your computer turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes This protects you against internal components that may be too hot to handle Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection Do not share the AC outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control butto
154. ware program it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To verify or change your video resolution 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearance and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 1 Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off 2 Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer Verify that devices and or drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Syst
155. wing your albums 1 Open My Music with one of the following methods Press the MY MUSIC button on the remote control or press Ban select My Music Press the My Music button on the keyboard The MY MUSIC window appears 2 Select Albums and then press OK The playlists recorded with SonicStage software appear as albums on the ALBUMS window The playlists recorded with SonicStage software may not be immediately visible on the ALBUMS window If this occurs wait a few moments for the playlists to appear Page 128 Organizing playlists for Media Center 1 Open the Windows Media Player software program by clicking shortcut on your desktop The Windows Media Player window appears 2 Click Media Library 3 In the Now Playing frame right click My Playlists and select New from the drop down menu The New Playlist window appears New Playlist New Playlist x gt Click an Rem from pour Meda Libary to add to the playlist To change the way items are sorted in the Media Library Ea click view Meda Libeary by View Media Linan by Phaylist Name amp Artist Aum New Ptapkel 0 Rems Total Time 0 00 xX P Y 4 In the View Media Library by drop down list select a category in which to view your music files 5 In the Playlist Name text box type a playlist name 6 To add a music file to the new playlist right click the file and then select Add to Playlist The selected music file appears i
156. ww sony com vaioregistration Page 39 Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time A To avoid loss of data do not use the Power button to turn off the computer To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then select Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears 2 Select the Turn Off option Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time use Stand by mode About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt Page 40 Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment with your VAIO Digital Studio computer and the Microsoft Windowse XP Media Center Edition Media Center Your new computer and the Media Center bring together all of your entertainment sources TV VCR music pictures and DVD player into one location that is easily accessed with a Media Center remote control a mouse or a keyboard Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition Your VAIO Digital Studio Compu
157. you change channels Media Center deletes the current TV programming buffer and begins recording again after a short delay The TV programming buffer that is captured while you watch live TV is not saved or stored on your computer s hard disk drive Page 113 About the TV Program Guide Download a list of current television programs and channels from your television service provider You can set Media Center to automatically update the program guide or manually update when you are connected to the Internet The program guide displays Channel and Network information TV program title Scheduled time blocks of TV programming You can manually update the TV program guide in the Settings window The number of TV programming days displayed in the guide decreases if the guide is not updated The program guide does not display past listings Page 114 Viewing the TV program guide 1 Press the GUIDE button on your remote control or from the Media Center Start window select My TV and then select Guide Guide GUIDE 6 56 AM Sun Aug 10 8 30 AM 13 Market Market Changing 14 15 16 Changing 8 30 AM 9 00 AM Lifestyle Religious 2 With the remote control use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the TV programs available on each channel Press the Left and Right arrows to scroll across and view all of the available TV program listings in a time slot You can also use the mouse to click the up and down arrow but
158. your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call If you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Moisture condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Wireless devices Wireless devices such as a wireless keyboard or mouse requires unobstructed communication with your computer for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless device Verify that any infrared receiver s on the computer or wireless device is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Page 242 Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed in the wireless device Use the CONNECT buttons on the wireless device and your computer if available to establish communication between the equipment Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard These other devices may cause interference causing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working pr

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