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Setting TV program guide preferences

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.

Select

Settings

, and then select

Guide

The

Guide

settings window appears.

From the Guide window, you can select

Get Guide data

to update your TV program guide, or you can select other

guide preferences.

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Summary of Contents for PCV-RZ56G VAIO User Guide (primary manual)

Page 1: ...rdware 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 VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click We...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ...Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories For PCV RZ50 G Y model series Computer and supplied accessories For PCV RZ50 model series Manuals VAIO Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer The Quick Start also provides resources...

Page 4: ...uter To access this information go to the online 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 Windows taskbar 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 ...

Page 5: ...r 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 t...

Page 6: ...ped with all of these hardware features and 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...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 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 Media Center indicator Light is blue when a specific Media Center feature is active Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...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 10 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 13 Power indicato...

Page 10: ...l device 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 c...

Page 11: ... 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 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off Page 11 ...

Page 12: ... eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 13 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 15 CompactFlash Microdrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or MicroDrive media 16 SmartMedia media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards 17 Memory Stick media slot ...

Page 13: ...1 O n certain models the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia or C ompactFlash Microdrive slots Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...er contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration based on the computer model purchased Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 5 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...video In jack Connection for a video cable optional S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional VHF UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 9 Joystick MIDI port Connection for a joystick or MIDI device Rear Out jack Connection for optional speakers or external amplifier Line Out jack2 Connection for the supplied sub woofer or optional speakers or headphones Microphone In j...

Page 17: ...E TX Ethernet The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only 13 TV Out S video video jack Connection for an S video cable 14 Monitor DVI port1 Connection for a DVI monitor 15 Modem line jack Connection for the modem supplied cable to the wall jack 1 The location of this monitor port may vary depending on the computer model purchased 2 C ertain V A IO computers are supplied with a sub woo...

Page 18: ...use port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner 5 i LINK 6 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...eakers or optional headphones Microphone In jack Connection for a microphone optional Line In jack Connection for an audio device Digital Analog Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems 9 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable optional to the computer 10 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the supplied speaker power cable 11 Ethernet port Connection for a...

Page 20: ...cation of this monitor port may vary depending on the computer model purchased 2 C ertain V A IO computer models are supplied with a sub woofer unit See the specifications sheet for information on your computer s hardware configuration 3 This feature is available on selected models See the specifications sheet for information on your computer s hardware configuration Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...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 unit 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable RCA plug 5 Sub woofer unit cable Connects the sub woofer unit to the computer s Line Out jack 6 AC power cord...

Page 22: ...upplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard depending on the computer purchased Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...s 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 ch...

Page 24: ...te the numeric keypad Directional Arrows The Up Down Left and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen Applications 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 Microsoft Windows logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskba...

Page 25: ...ess 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 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Windows The key with the Microsoft Windows logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is ...

Page 26: ...indicator is off the screen scrolls normally This function is not available with all software applications Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...on about your computer s hardware configuration 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 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 OK...

Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ...or decrease the volume 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption Press any key briefly to resume normal operation 11 ENTER button Press to stop recording 12 REC button Press to begin recording STOP button Press to stop media playback PLAY button Press to begin media playback PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback 1...

Page 30: ...15 CHAN PAGE button Press to change page up and down channels automatically no number input required Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...l as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control 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 31 ...

Page 32: ...rom the illustrations shown See the online Specifications sheet for your system s specific hardware configuration 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 Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...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 Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...into the DC In jack yellow 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 speakers and sub woofer unit 4 Insert the RCA 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 sub woofer uni...

Page 35: ...he sub woofer unit s cable into the Line Out jack located on the back panel of your computer 6 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 Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...k of the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse 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 36 ...

Page 37: ...end of the modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Ethernet po...

Page 38: ...ecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back 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 Page 38 ...

Page 39: ...this prompt immediately 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 switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration...

Page 41: ...urn 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 ...

Page 42: ...ment 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 Computer and Media Center 1 The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Edition operating system is available on certain V A IO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet fo...

Page 43: ...rograms 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 1 The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Editi...

Page 44: ...at enhance Media Center You can Set up a home network to share media content Edit and organize digital images 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 1 The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Edition operating system is available on certain V A IO Digi...

Page 45: ...s music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment Setting Up TV Connections Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set top Box Connecting the Remote Sensor Setting Up Additional Equipment 1 The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Edition operating system is available on certain V A IO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet fo...

Page 46: ...our 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 Your VAIO Digital Studio 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 o...

Page 48: ...ptional 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 tran...

Page 49: ...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 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...

Page 50: ...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 50 ...

Page 51: ...ote control Connecting the remote sensor back panel 2 Plug the remote sensor control s cable into a 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 3 Place the remote sensor control above the set...

Page 52: ...The remote sensor unit must be visible in a line of sight with your remote control in order to function properly Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...order may have either standard video or S video connection capability Option 1 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 3 Connect an audio cable with dual RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and...

Page 54: ... display 3 Connect the single jack end of an audio cable optional to the Line In jack on the 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 The video adapter is not needed if you use an S video cable to con...

Page 55: ... Center1 Getting Started with Media Center Using Media Center Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 1 The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Edition operating system is available on certain V A IO Digital Studio computers See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 55 ...

Page 56: ...our 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...

Page 57: ...l1 using your computer s keyboard or clicking the mouse You can also record TV watch videos play music and use other software programs 1 The Media C enter remote control is supplied with V A IO Digital Studio computers that are equipped with Media C enter features and the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system Page 57 ...

Page 58: ...e control at the remote sensor and press 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 58 ...

Page 59: ...s Enter on the keyboard or left click the mouse to activate your selection Media Center Start 1 Media Center Start Menu Returns Media Center to the Start menu 2 Back button Returns Media Center to the previous window 3 Media Center Help button Starts the Media Center Help guide 4 Minimize button Minimizes the Media Center window and places the Media Center icon and name on the taskbar 5 Maximize b...

Page 60: ...edia 12 More Programs Displays additional programs that are available through Media Center 13 Scroll Arrows Moves the Start menu items up and down 14 Settings Sets or changes your Media Center preferences including parental controls recording settings and more 15 Media Playback Controls Plays records rewinds replays and stops selected media 16 Inset Window Displays current playback window 17 Log O...

Page 61: ...ter 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 on the Windows taskbar To display 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 ...

Page 62: ...ves TV programs and selected media backward 6 Skip Fast Forward button Moves selected media ahead 7 Mute button Turns computer sound off 8 Volume Up and Down buttons Increases and decreases sound Page 62 ...

Page 63: ... 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 one To get assistance with the Media ...

Page 64: ... 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 Verify that your remote control has two AA batteries installed Set up Internet Connection The Media Center setup wizard uses an active Internet...

Page 65: ...ram 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 Verify that your TV signal source is connected to the computer Set up Television Program Guide The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to update your Television Program Gui...

Page 66: ...elevision 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 66 ...

Page 67: ...Videos folder for all user accounts to access1 About My Videos Viewing Videos About DVgate Plus Software Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...oaded 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...

Page 69: ...kbar 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 My Videos The My Videos window appears displaying your available video files 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 Windo...

Page 70: ...Viewing Videos After placing your videos in the My Videos or Shared Video folders you can play them from the My Videos window Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...ss the MY VIDEOS button The Shared Video or My Videos window appears 2 Select My Videos or Shared Video to browse through your video libraries or sort your video libraries by name or date 3 When you locate the desired video file click on the file to begin playback Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...e 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 72 ...

Page 73: ...tended to highlight a few features of the DVgate Plus software program For details on using this software see the Help To access the DVgate Plus software Help 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and then click DVgate Plus Help Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...e 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 finish...

Page 75: ... 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 5 Click File Output Settings 6 Choose your settings in the File Output Settings window For more details o...

Page 76: ...put Mode 3 From the File menu click Add Video Recorded with Media Center The Add Video Recorded with Media Center window appears If the DVgate Plus format is set to PAL the Add Video Recorded with Media Center feature is not an available option To switch formats select Switch Video Format NTSC PAL from the Settings menu When the DVgate Plus software pop up message appears click Yes and then click ...

Page 77: ...evice 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 Proj...

Page 78: ...work The Media Center remote control makes your digital memories available with the click of a button1 About My Pictures Viewing Pictures with Media Center About PictureGear Studio Software 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your co...

Page 79: ...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 Windows user account has a My Pictures folder...

Page 80: ...o not appear in a slide show even if the folder or file icons are visible in Media Center My Pictures can support these 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 80 ...

Page 81: ... 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 Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...g Media Center to display them To open the My Pictures folder 1 Click Start on the Windows 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 Video folder 1 Fro...

Page 83: ...s 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 the MY PICTURES button The MY PICTURES window appears 2 Select one of the options Sort by date or Sort by name Click OK Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...Viewing Pictures with Media Center After organizing your pictures in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders you can use Media Center to display them Page 84 ...

Page 85: ...ontrol must be used within 26 feet 8 meters of the front of remote sensor unit Media Center My Pictures 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your image contents and locate a picture Press OK to display the picture or folder The selected picture opens in full screen mode Use the mouse to select the directional arrows at the bottom of the Media Center window to scroll thro...

Page 86: ...S window appears 2 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 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to locate and select music from your music playlists Press OK to p...

Page 87: ...n the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears 3 Select Pictures Press OK Media Center Settings 4 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the following How slide shows are displayed How show music information is displayed How long each picture is displayed How each picture transitions to the next The background shade 5 Press the arrow buttons to select...

Page 88: ...gn 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 PictureGea...

Page 89: ...dio software 1 Click Start on the Windows 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 Page 89 ...

Page 90: ...o set as a default response for future occurrences Windows XP identification window 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 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 c...

Page 91: ...layed 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 collection Rotate Change the picture s position Trim Crop the picture or capture a specific area To undo your adjustments click...

Page 92: ...ware see the software Help 1 Click Start on the Windows 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 92 ...

Page 93: ...y TV is a feature that offers full control over your TV viewing TV program recording and system settings1 About My TV Changing the View Window Watching Live TV About the TV Program Guide Recording TV Programs 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more inform...

Page 94: ...s 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 Internet1 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 ...

Page 95: ...efore 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 95 ...

Page 96: ... TV program LIVE TV Goes to live TV programming ENTER Returns to the previously viewed channel REC 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 Reverses the TV program FF Fast Forward Advances the TV program PAUSE Pauses TV Press again to resume the TV program REPLAY Returns to the previous seven sec...

Page 97: ...V in full screen 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 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 ico...

Page 98: ...ith one of the following methods Press the My TV button on the remote control or press and 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 Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...inute increments of the program into a buffer This enables you to use the rewind replay and fast forward features When 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 Time shift feature Page 99 ...

Page 100: ...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 Page 100 ...

Page 101: ...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 101 ...

Page 102: ...gh 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 buttons 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 selecte...

Page 103: ...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 From the Guide window you can select Get Guide data to update your TV program guide or you can select other guide preferences Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...ch The Search window appears Search window 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 Title Type the title of the TV program in the text box or use the numeric b...

Page 105: ...e 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 105 ...

Page 106: ...e media playback toolbar Media playback toolbar To check the recording session The Record icon 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 The Record icon disappears when the...

Page 107: ...close the Media Center software program To record a single TV program 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 pro...

Page 108: ...rding 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 cancell...

Page 109: ... 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 Record Settings 6 Select your preferences for recording features such as recording limits or frequency 7 Select Record I...

Page 110: ...utomatically 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 Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...ists by artist album song or music genre1 About My Music Using My Music About SonicStage Software Selecting Compatible CD Media 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...e 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 112 ...

Page 113: ... CDs and enables you to browse and play all of your music playlists After you have created your music playlists with SonicStage software organize them with Windows Media Player software and then play your favorite music with My Music Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...y Music Press the My Music button on the keyboard The MY MUSIC window appears 2 Select Albums 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 114 ...

Page 115: ... 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 in the right panel as an item on the playlist 7 To view the newly created playlist start Media Center If you have opened the main Media Center window select My Music 8 From the My Music window click Playlists The ...

Page 116: ...n EMD services on the Internet Use Electronic Music Distribution services to download music tracks from the Internet 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 Turning your computer into a karaoke system Use the Vocal Canc...

Page 117: ...art SonicStage software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage The Welcome to SonicStage window appears Welcome to SonicStage 3 The Please confirm setup window appears during first use of the program Follow the on screen instructions For more information see the SonicStage software Help Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...mputer s optical drive If the Audio CD window appears click Cancel When you record from an audio CD from your optical drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start and follow the on screen instructions 3 From the main SonicStage window click The Recording Assistant window appears Recording Assistant 4 In the Music Source panel make sure CD is selected If it is n...

Page 119: ...rding CDDB registration click Help 10 If you do not use the CDDB service type an album and artist name in the Record CD and Add to Playlist text boxes 11 Use the Genre drop down menu to select a music category 12 Type in the song title of an untitled track by right clicking on the track and selecting rename from the drop down menu 13 Click the CD Recording Format icon to select a different recordi...

Page 120: ...ive by selecting the correct type of blank recording media understanding different disc formats and identifying compatible playback equipment 1 C D media compatibility may vary by manufacturer If you experience difficulty with recording or playback try a different C D or a different brand Page 120 ...

Page 121: ...dable 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 121 ...

Page 122: ...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 122 ...

Page 123: ... Center copy them to a DVD for your personal collection1 Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs Selecting Appropriate DVD Media 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 123 ...

Page 124: ...a using the Sony Click to DVD software With Click to DVD software you can turn your favorite TV programs into full featured DVDs complete with multi level menus and attractive pre built themes and music1 1 See the C lick to DV D software Help for more information about the software s features Page 124 ...

Page 125: ...ntains a list of previously recorded TV programs Click to DVD Software Open 2 From the Open window click to select a recorded TV program to copy to DVD Press and hold Ctrl while clicking on a TV program file to select more than one file 3 Click Open Click to DVD software imports the selected file s displaying them in the clip tray on the Capture Video window Imported files are automatically divide...

Page 126: ...t to divide the clip 3 Click Divide Delete unwanted clip sections by dividing a clip and then dragging the unwanted portion to the Recycle Bin Combine two clips into a single clip by clicking combine located between two clips 2 Once you have edited and arranged the video clips in your TV program click Create DVD1 located at the top of the window The Create DVD window appears Create DVD 3 To view t...

Page 127: ...ys the progress of your DVD project for preview When complete the Preview window appears 2 In the Preview window view your finished DVD The Preview window has controls that enable you to navigate through the video content on the DVD Preview window controls 3 After previewing the DVD click Close To copy to a DVD media 1 When your DVD project is complete click Create DVD to begin burning to the DVD ...

Page 128: ...not click the Create DVD button located towards the middle of the Create DVD window This button starts the DV D burning process and does not permit any further changes to the DV D menus or contents Page 128 ...

Page 129: ...re 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 Page 129 ...

Page 130: ...VD 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 ...

Page 131: ...e the following types of DVD media DVD R for Authoring DVD RAM DVD ROM 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 131 ...

Page 132: ...her 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 132 ...

Page 133: ...air1 About Playing a DVD Changing the View Window Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback 1 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about your computer s configuration Page 133 ...

Page 134: ...lay DVDs and control the playback by using the remote control to fast forward rewind stop or pause playback If you play your DVD using another software program some of the remote control button functions are not available Page 134 ...

Page 135: ...e Start button on 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 135 ...

Page 136: ...Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop playing the movie The Stopped menu appears Stopped Menu 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option from the Stopped menu and then press OK Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...the Media Center Start window press the Down Arrow to select Play DVD and then press OK on the remote control To increase the view mode 1 Move the pointer over the current view to display the Maximize icon 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 to display the Restore Down icon 2 Click the Restore Down ic...

Page 138: ...Stopped menu REW Rewind Reverses DVD playback If playback is paused the REW button reverses DVD playback frame by frame FF Fast Forward 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 S...

Page 139: ...oard 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 CTRL B Replay CTRL F Skip forward F8 Mute F9 Volume down F10 Volume up Page 139 ...

Page 140: ...ging 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 This feature is available on V A IO Digital Studio computers that have the Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter operating system installed See your online specifications sheet for more information about you...

Page 141: ...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 time...

Page 142: ...Center Start menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select Settings Press OK The Settings window appears Media Center Settings 3 From the Settings window select General The general SETTINGS window appears Media Center General Settings 4 From the general SETTINGS window you can select Appearance to turn transition animations on or off change the background color adjust TV and...

Page 143: ... Set up remote control to verify that your remote control is working properly with 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 5 After changing these settings press Back on the remote ...

Page 144: ...r changing these settings press Back on the remote control 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 i...

Page 145: ...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 storage default to automatically delete the TV recording after you have watched it Go to the Defaults setting window and change the Keep setting to Until I watch Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...ide 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 Media Center uses an active Internet connection to set up and up...

Page 147: ... The Settings window appears 3 From the Settings window select General and then select Parental control Media Center Parental control The first time you select Parental control you are prompted to create 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 4 You can perform these tasks or c...

Page 148: ...n 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 148 ...

Page 149: ...s window appears 3 From the Settings window select DVD and then select Language Media Center DVD Language 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the or controls and then press OK to scroll through the list of 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 ret...

Page 150: ...s 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 CC1 or CC2 for closed captioning options There may be no closed captioning available dep...

Page 151: ... 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 151 ...

Page 152: ...0 or later can be used as VAIO Media servers for video content Still image files Supporting picture files in JPEG GIF BMP PNG and TIFF formats Use PictureGear Studio software to import edit and manage your pictures 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 M...

Page 153: ...nning 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 switch ethernet cables or a wireless LAN Configure each client to use a switch or an access point on the...

Page 154: ... Begin the client computer registration process after you have installed the VM26Inst 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 Windows taskbar and poin...

Page 155: ... 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 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 Ho...

Page 156: ...ecords 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 Pocket software1 version 5 0 or later to create Video Capsules The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes your recorded TV content or Video Capsules available to the client computers on your network Giga Pocket Perso...

Page 157: ...ervers Troubleshoot problems Start and stop one or more servers See which devices are registered to the server To make additional content available to the network After creating additional playlists recorded TV programs or other video content you can make them available to client computers on your network 1 Create or add new content playlists recorded TV programs photos using the appropriate softw...

Page 158: ...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 your desired VAIO Media computer from the list If only one VAIO Media computer is found on your network the Playlists window music the Folder Photo Lists window images or the Video window video appears depending upon the type of content you se...

Page 159: ... folder on the Folder Photo Lists window it displays thumbnail images of the image files in that folder Click a thumbnail to view the image file Video window When you click a folder on the Video window it displays a list of Video Capsules and other recorded video contents in the cabinet Click a Video Capsule or recorded video file to begin playback Channel List window When you connect an analog de...

Page 160: ...ice 4 On your computer click Start and point to All Programs 5 Point to VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media 6 Click TV Server 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...

Page 161: ...ck 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 161 ...

Page 162: ... 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 the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash Microdrive Media Slot About i LINK Compat...

Page 163: ...a 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 Stick media Memory Stick media do not support video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back ...

Page 164: ...e 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 164 ...

Page 165: ...move it from the slot and verify that it is not upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the SmartMedia card but do not force it into the slot Removing a SmartMedia card Carefully pull the extended portion of the SmartMedia card to remove it from the SmartMedia card slot Removing a SmartMedia card Do not remove the SmartMedia card while the media access indicator light is on The media or its da...

Page 166: ...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 166 ...

Page 167: ...odrive media card slot for proper operation Do not insert any other type of media card into the CompactFlash Microdrive media slot Inserting a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card To insert an Secure Digital media using the SD adapter 1 Insert the SD media card into the supplied SD adapter until the card clicks into place 2 Insert the SD adapter into the CompactFlash Microdrive media slot as show...

Page 168: ... card in until it clicks and extends the SD media further 2 Gently remove the SD media card from the SD adapter Do not remove the media card or SD adapter 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 Microdrive or Secure Digital SD media card between your VAIO computer and devices such...

Page 169: ...d may be difficult to remove from the SD adapter and can cause harm to your computer if you attempt to use it in the CompactFlash MicroDrive media slot Do not attempt to insert any other type of media card adapter into the supplied SD adapter such as a Mini SD adapter The media card adapter may be difficult to remove from the SD adapter and can cause harm to your computer if you attempt to use it ...

Page 170: ...evice 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 condi...

Page 171: ...intenance 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 System Unit About Add on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 171 ...

Page 172: ...d 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 You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other compon...

Page 173: ...n its side 4 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel 5 Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you 6 Lift the side panel up and set aside Removing the side panel If you remove the side panel 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 remove...

Page 174: ...n its side 4 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel 5 Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you 6 Lift the side panel up and set aside Removing the side panel If you remove the side panel 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 remove...

Page 175: ...1 Place the system unit on its side 2 Align the tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame 3 Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis until the tabs lock the panel into place Replacing the side panel Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...dd on cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before upgrading your computer Page 176 ...

Page 177: ...he slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover 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 next 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 th...

Page 178: ...l cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card 7 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel 8 Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices 9 Turn on the computer Page 178 ...

Page 179: ...des use the correct memory module for your computer s configuration See the online Specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer See Before upgrading your computer P...

Page 180: ...move any cables add on cards or other components to access the memory module slots 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 6 Push down on the latches located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 7 Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Gently handle the memory module by the sides only Avoid touching the pins located at the...

Page 181: ...ts anti static package handling it by the the edges 6 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module and align it over the open memory slot 7 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot 8 Press down evenly against the module s upper corners The end latches snap into position holding the module in place To avoid damaging a memory module slot move the end latches slightly out...

Page 182: ... access the lithium battery 6 Gently push the battery holder s tab away from the battery and remove the battery from the holder 7 Install the new battery with the plus side facing the battery holder tab Installing a lithium battery 8 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset th...

Page 183: ...our computer s date and time 1 Double click the time readout displayed in the Windows Taskbar Notification area The Date and Time properties window appears 2 From the Date Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply and then click OK Page 183 ...

Page 184: ...uch as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have a second hard disk drive installed Your system can support ATA 33 ATA 66 or ATA 100 hard disk drives Sony recommends using an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of your system s features The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active Page 184 ...

Page 185: ...cover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software programs For more information about the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center click VAIO Recovery Options Using the Sony Online Support Web site For detailed information about installing additional hard disk drives see the Sy...

Page 186: ... from the chassis by pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle 7 Slide the drive holder out Removing the drive holder 8 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Attaching the drive screws Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the neces...

Page 187: ... red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive 13 Connect the second power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive Replacing the drive holder 14 Replace the side panel See Replacing the side panel 15 Reconnect the power cord to your computer Page 187 ...

Page 188: ...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 ...

Page 189: ...lled 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 Using the Optical Disc Drive s About Media Center About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 189 ...

Page 190: ...ed 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 corre...

Page 191: ...ed 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 corre...

Page 192: ...does not close try the following steps 1 Save and close any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears If the Turn Off Computer window does not appear press Ctrl Alt Delete 3 Click Restart 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 ...

Page 193: ...roubleshooting 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 accordin...

Page 194: ...se 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 194 ...

Page 195: ... 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 195 ...

Page 196: ...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 acc...

Page 197: ...hy 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 ...

Page 198: ...hy 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 ...

Page 199: ...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 Windows taskbar and click Help and Support 2 From the...

Page 200: ...lick 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 5 Verify that drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Window...

Page 201: ... 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 201 ...

Page 202: ... 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 202 ...

Page 203: ...ord 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 using Media Center the changes are not visible when played in SonicStage software Page 203 ...

Page 204: ...tware 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 204 ...

Page 205: ...n 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 205 ...

Page 206: ...ack of this file You can go to Microsoft and download a patch to resolve this issue1 as follows 1 Go to http support microsoft com 2 Enter 814129 in the 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 ...

Page 207: ...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 207 ...

Page 208: ...e 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 sche...

Page 209: ...my VCR or DVD player 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 Page 209 ...

Page 210: ...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 210 ...

Page 211: ... Right click on the 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 211 ...

Page 212: ... 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 The mouse driver s may ...

Page 213: ... 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 The mouse driver s may ...

Page 214: ...ws 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 214 ...

Page 215: ...ess 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 wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing your keyboard to stop...

Page 216: ...SP 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 If you are hav...

Page 217: ...SP 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 If you are hav...

Page 218: ... 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 mod...

Page 219: ... 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 Location dialog box appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Page 219 ...

Page 220: ...ccessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 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 The Location Information window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting...

Page 221: ... 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 To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options ...

Page 222: ... 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 To recover your sound drivers see the online guide VAIO Recovery Options ...

Page 223: ...nced button The Advanced Controls for Play Control dialog box appears 4 In the Other Controls box click to select the option 1 Digital Output Only 5 Click Close and then close the Play Control dialog box If you plan to use your own speaker system you may experience some difficulty using the mute feature during DVD playback Use the mute function of your speaker system instead of the keyboard or sof...

Page 224: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 224 ...

Page 225: ...About Using a Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work properly Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack Page 225 ...

Page 226: ... Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears If the volume control for the microphone 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 vol...

Page 227: ...ce a check mark in the box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped 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 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printe...

Page 228: ...ce a check mark in the box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped 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 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printe...

Page 229: ...y 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 229 ...

Page 230: ...cedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices and using storage media About the Power Source About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor Display About Recording and Data Storage Media Page 230 ...

Page 231: ...s 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 button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you mu...

Page 232: ...y 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 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 ...

Page 233: ...ace 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...

Page 234: ...ing your wireless keyboard or mouse to stop working properly 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 ...

Page 235: ...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 pe...

Page 236: ...port regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information about your computer s hardware configuration Visit this Web site regularly for the l...

Page 237: ...size SD media cards only 4 C ertain V A IO computers 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 237 ...

Page 238: ...ms 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 238 ...

Page 239: ...t 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 feature...

Page 240: ...oto 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 CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIÉ Converter software is a plug in software program that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules int...

Page 241: ...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 Microsoft Windows Media Player Microsoft Co...

Page 242: ...novice user to start recording right away 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 tu...

Page 243: ...alled software and answers to frequently asked questions WinDVD 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 Contact information By software publisher Adobe Systems Inc web site http www ...

Page 244: ...674 2680 Sony Pictures Digital Networks web site http mediasoftware sonypictures com support default asp Sony Electronics Inc web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Symantec Corp web site http www symantec com techsupp 1 Intuit Inc Software Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of...

Page 245: ...rmation 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...

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