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Welcome
Getting Started
Unpacking your Computer
Planning an Ergonomic Work Space
Locating Controls And Ports
About the Front Panel
Front panel
About the Back Panel
Back panel
About the Sub-woofer
Sub-woofer unit
About the Keyboard
VAIO keyboard with Media Center features
About the Remote Control
Remote control
Setting up the remote control
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting a Display (Monitor)
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables
Connecting the Power Cords
Turning On Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
About Media Center
Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition
Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center
Setting Up Media Center
Setting Up TV Connections
Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)
Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system
Connecting a cable or satellite set-top box
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control
To connect the remote sensor
To connect the remote sensor control
Setting Up Additional Equipment
Connecting with an audio cable
Connecting with an S-video cable
Connecting a TV monitor (display)
Media Center — Getting Started
Getting Started with Media Center
Using Media Center
Starting Media Center using the remote control
Starting Media Center using your keyboard and mouse
About the Media Center Start menu
Exploring Media Center
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard
Using the setup wizard
Media Center — Play DVD
About Playing a DVD
To play a DVD
To stop DVD playback
Changing the View Window
Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback
Using the Keyboard for DVD Playback
Media Center — My Videos
About My Videos
Using the remote control
Storing video files
Playing Videos
To play videos
About DVgate Plus Software
Accessing DVgate Plus software Help
Capturing digital video from a connected digital video device
Transcoding/editing video content
Editing recorded TV programs
To change the recording format
Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files
Media Center — My Pictures
About My Pictures
Using the remote control
About supported images
Organizing your pictures
Viewing Pictures with Media Center
About slide shows
Changing picture and slide show settings
About PictureGear Studio Software
Starting PictureGear Studio software
Importing images
Accessing PictureGear Studio software Help
Media Center — My TV
About My TV
Setting up your computer for My TV
Using the remote control to view TV programs
Changing the View Window
Watching Live TV
Changing Channels
About the time shift feature
About the TV Program Guide
Viewing the TV program guide
Setting TV program guide preferences
To search for a specific TV program
Recording TV Programs
Recording and watching a TV program
Scheduling a TV recording (single or series)
Setting recording preferences
Recorded TV
Media Center — My Music
About My Music
Using the remote control
Using My Music
Viewing your albums
Organizing playlists for Media Center
About SonicStage Software
Starting SonicStage software
Recording music (from a CD)
Selecting Compatible CD Media
Compatible CD media for music recording
Incompatible CDs
Media Center — Create DVD
Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs
Copying a recorded TV program to DVD media
Selecting Appropriate DVD Media
About recordable DVD media
Incompatible DVD media
Additional Information about DVD media and DVD burning
Media Center — Settings
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
VAIO Media Software
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
Accessing VAIO Media Help
Using an Analog Device for Video Playback
Configuring Your VAIO Computer
About i.LINK Compatibility
About the Memory Stick Media Slot
About the Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
About the xD Picture Card Slot
About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer
Overview
About Opening the Computer
About Closing the Computer
About Add-on Card Installation
Installing an add-on card
Installing Memory
Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module
About the Lithium Battery
Resetting the computer's date and time
About Hard Disk Drive Installation
Replacing the original hard disk drive
Installing an additional hard disk drive
Identifying the additional hard disk space
Troubleshooting
About VAIO Computer Functions
My computer does not start.
What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown?
Why is my system running slowly?
How do I change the video resolution of my display?
Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode?
About System Security
How can I protect my system against security threats, such as viruses?
What is the best way to set up firewall protection for my computer?
How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?
About Media Center
Why doesn't the REW button on the remote control work when I use My Music?
Why aren't the song information edits I made using SonicStage software shown in My Music?
Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music?
Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music?
Why do I get the error message, The input media is invalid when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music?
Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software?
Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video?
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?
Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video?
How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs?
My computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV. What do I do?
About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)
Why doesn't my optical drive tray open?
Why can't I play a DVD or CD media?
Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
About the Mouse and Keyboard
Why doesn't my mouse work properly?
How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?
Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?
About the Modem
Why is my modem connection slow?
Why doesn't my modem work properly?
How do I change my modem to rotary or touch-tone dialing?
How do I set up a dial-up connection?
About the Speakers
Why is there no sound in any software program?
About Using a Microphone
Why doesn't my microphone work properly?
Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?
About Using Peripheral Equipment
How do I install a printer?
The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
Notes On Use
About the Power Source
About Handling the Computer System
Moisture condensation
Wireless devices
The hard disk drive
About Disposing of the Lithium Battery
About Handling a Monitor (Display)
About handling an LCD monitor (display)
About Recording and Data Storage Media
Handling CD or DVD media
Cleaning CD or DVD media
Using Memory Stick media
Using media cards
Handling floppy disks
Support Options
Immediate Help and Support
Software Help and Support
Resources for Additional Help and Support
Sony Online Support Web site
Sony Customer Information Services Center
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Welcome
1
Getting Started
2
Unpacking your Computer
3
Planning an Ergonomic Work Space
5
Locating Controls And Ports
6
About the Front Panel
7
Front panel
8
About the Back Panel
12
Back panel
13
About the Sub-woofer
16
Sub-woofer unit
17
About the Keyboard
18
VAIO keyboard with Media Center features
19
About the Remote Control
21
Remote control
22
Setting up the remote control
25
Setting Up Your Computer
26
Connecting a Display (Monitor)
27
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit
28
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
30
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables
31
Connecting the Power Cords
32
Turning On Your Computer
33
Registering Your Computer
34
Turning Off Your Computer
35
About Media Center
36
Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition
37
Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center
38
Setting Up Media Center
39
Setting Up TV Connections
40
Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)
41
Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system
42
Connecting a cable or satellite set-top box
43
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control
45
To connect the remote sensor
46
To connect the remote sensor control
47
Setting Up Additional Equipment
48
Connecting with an audio cable
49
Connecting with an S-video cable
50
Connecting a TV monitor (display)
51
Media Center — Getting Started
52
Getting Started with Media Center
53
Using Media Center
54
Starting Media Center using the remote control
55
Starting Media Center using your keyboard and mouse
56
About the Media Center Start menu
57
Exploring Media Center
60
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard
62
Using the setup wizard
63
Media Center — Play DVD
66
About Playing a DVD
67
To play a DVD
68
To stop DVD playback
69
Changing the View Window
70
Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback
71
Using the Keyboard for DVD Playback
72
Media Center — My Videos
73
About My Videos
74
Using the remote control
75
Storing video files
76
Playing Videos
77
To play videos
78
About DVgate Plus Software
79
Accessing DVgate Plus software Help
80
Capturing digital video from a connected digital video device
81
Transcoding/editing video content
82
Editing recorded TV programs
83
To change the recording format
84
Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files
85
Media Center — My Pictures
86
About My Pictures
87
Using the remote control
88
About supported images
89
Organizing your pictures
90
Viewing Pictures with Media Center
92
About slide shows
93
Changing picture and slide show settings
94
About PictureGear Studio Software
95
Starting PictureGear Studio software
96
Importing images
97
Accessing PictureGear Studio software Help
99
Media Center — My TV
100
About My TV
101
Setting up your computer for My TV
102
Using the remote control to view TV programs
103
Changing the View Window
104
Watching Live TV
105
Changing Channels
106
About the time shift feature
107
About the TV Program Guide
108
Viewing the TV program guide
109
Setting TV program guide preferences
110
To search for a specific TV program
111
Recording TV Programs
112
Recording and watching a TV program
113
Scheduling a TV recording (single or series)
114
Setting recording preferences
116
Recorded TV
117
Media Center — My Music
118
About My Music
119
Using the remote control
120
Using My Music
121
Viewing your albums
122
Organizing playlists for Media Center
123
About SonicStage Software
124
Starting SonicStage software
125
Recording music (from a CD)
126
Selecting Compatible CD Media
127
Compatible CD media for music recording
128
Incompatible CDs
129
Media Center — Create DVD
130
Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs
131
Copying a recorded TV program to DVD media
132
Selecting Appropriate DVD Media
133
About recordable DVD media
134
Incompatible DVD media
135
Additional Information about DVD media and DVD burning
136
Media Center — Settings
137
About Configuring Media Center
138
Changing General Settings
139
Changing TV Recording Settings
141
Changing TV Program Guide Settings
143
Setting Parental Controls For TV Viewing
144
Changing the Language For DVD Movies
146
Selecting Closed Captioning
147
VAIO Media Software
148
VAIO Media Software Overview
149
VAIO Media Software System Requirements
150
Setting Up a Client Computer
151
Preparing your Multimedia Content
153
Starting VAIO Media Console
154
Using VAIO Media
156
Accessing VAIO Media Help
157
Using an Analog Device for Video Playback
158
Configuring Your VAIO Computer
160
About i.LINK Compatibility
161
About the Memory Stick Media Slot
162
About the Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
165
About the xD Picture Card Slot
167
About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot
169
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer
171
Overview
172
About Opening the Computer
173
About Closing the Computer
175
About Add-on Card Installation
176
Installing an add-on card
177
Installing Memory
179
Removing a memory module
180
Installing a memory module
181
About the Lithium Battery
182
Resetting the computer's date and time
183
About Hard Disk Drive Installation
184
Replacing the original hard disk drive
185
Installing an additional hard disk drive
186
Identifying the additional hard disk space
188
Troubleshooting
189
About VAIO Computer Functions
190
My computer does not start.
191
What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
192
Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown?
193
Why is my system running slowly?
194
How do I change the video resolution of my display?
195
Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode?
196
About System Security
197
How can I protect my system against security threats, such as viruses?
198
What is the best way to set up firewall protection for my computer?
199
How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?
200
About Media Center
201
Why doesn't the REW button on the remote control work when I use My Music?
202
Why aren't the song information edits I made using SonicStage software shown in My Music?
203
Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music?
204
Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music?
205
Why do I get the error message, The input media is invalid when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music?
206
Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software?
207
Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video?
208
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?
209
Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video?
210
How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs?
211
My computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV. What do I do?
212
About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)
213
Why doesn't my optical drive tray open?
214
Why can't I play a DVD or CD media?
215
Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
216
About the Mouse and Keyboard
217
Why doesn't my mouse work properly?
218
How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?
219
Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?
220
About the Modem
221
Why is my modem connection slow?
222
Why doesn't my modem work properly?
223
How do I change my modem to rotary or touch-tone dialing?
224
How do I set up a dial-up connection?
225
About the Speakers
226
Why is there no sound in any software program?
227
About Using a Microphone
228
Why doesn't my microphone work properly?
229
Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?
230
About Using Peripheral Equipment
231
How do I install a printer?
232
The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
233
Notes On Use
234
About the Power Source
235
About Handling the Computer System
236
Moisture condensation
238
Wireless devices
240
The hard disk drive
242
About Disposing of the Lithium Battery
244
About Handling a Monitor (Display)
245
About handling an LCD monitor (display)
246
About Recording and Data Storage Media
247
Handling CD or DVD media
248
Cleaning CD or DVD media
249
Using Memory Stick media
250
Using media cards
251
Handling floppy disks
252
Support Options
253
Immediate Help and Support
254
Software Help and Support
255
Resources for Additional Help and Support
260
Sony Online Support Web site
261
Sony Customer Information Services Center
262
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