Page 2 - Notice
2 Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written a...
Page 3 - Owner’s Record
3 The International E NERGY S TAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It i...
Page 4 - Safety Information and Caution
4 Safety Information and Caution Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest ...
Page 6 - Regulatory Information
6 Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For model...
Page 7 - Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
7 FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the modem card is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.T...
Page 9 - Macrovision License; Licence Macrovision
9 Macrovision License This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless...
Page 11 - Contents
11 Contents Getting Started ..........................................13 Unpacking your Computer ........................................14 Locating Controls And Ports ...................17 7 About the Front Panel ...............................................18About the Back Panel ...................
Page 12 - Remote Sensor; Support Options
12 Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media soft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003 003................................... 45 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 46Before You Begin Using Media Center.................... 47Setting Up TV Connections .........................................
Page 13 - Getting Started
13 Getting Started d Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.
Page 14 - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start; Unpacking your Computer; Specifications; Computer and supplied accessories
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. *The accessory ...
Page 15 - Manuals; VAIO® Computer Quick Start; Online Documentation; VAIO® Computer User Guide
Unpacking your Computer 15 Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contain...
Page 16 - Hard Disk Drive Recovery; Click; Start; in the Windows® taskbar, then click; Help and Support; From the; VAIO Help And Support Center; Other
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® ta...
Page 18 - About the Front Panel; Front panel
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 18 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. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessori...
Page 20 - Floppy disk eject button; Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.; Memory Stick® media slot; Light is amber when reading or writing data; Power button and power indicator; Connection for a compatible digital device.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 20 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory Stick Duo™ media. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) slot Read...
Page 21 - Handling the optical disc drive doors; Opening the front panel covers
About the Front Panel 21 Handling the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may take a few moments for the driv...
Page 22 - About the Back Panel; Back panel
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 22 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer. The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustratio...
Page 24 - Composite audio R In jack
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 24 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (opt...
Page 25 - woofer; Light is green while the power is on.
About the Sub-woofer 25 About the Sub-woofer woofer Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your system’s sound capability. The sub-woofer is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer. See the section, “Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer U...
Page 26 - About the Keyboard; VAIO keyboard
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 26 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your keyboard. The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Me...
Page 27 - Starts the
About the Keyboard 27 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 28 - KEY
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 28 KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to p...
Page 29 - About the Remote Control; Remote Control; MUTE button; Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.; Enter; or; OK
About the Remote Control 29 About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and s...
Page 31 - Setting up the remote control; Inserting batteries into the remote control
About the Remote Control 31 Setting up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. Press any button briefly to resume normal operation. 11 ENTER button Press to act...
Page 34 - Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 34 Connecting a Display (Monitor) play (Monitor) 1 Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outl...
Page 35 - Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit; To connect the computer and speakers
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 35 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Speaker(L) jack on the back of the right speaker. 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of ...
Page 36 - Connecting a Sub-woofer unit; Certain VAIO
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 36 Connecting a Sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO ® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which require a slightly different setup. See your computer’s specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of ...
Page 37 - To connect the sub-woofer to the computer
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 37 2 Insert the mini stereo plug of the sub-woofer unit’s cable into the Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 3 Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the sub-woofer to the co...
Page 38 - Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse; Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.; Using an optical mouse; To connect the keyboard and mouse
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 38 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. Using an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface textur...
Page 39 - Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables; Connecting the modem cable; Unplug your telephone from the wall jack.; Connecting the telephone and modem cables; Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 39 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone wall jack. To use your wall jack for your telephone and modem lines, purchase a “1-to-2” jack adapter d...
Page 40 - Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 40 4 Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack. 5 Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the computer. To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethern...
Page 41 - Connecting the Power Cords; Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.
Connecting the Power Cords 41 Connecting the Power Cords wer 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 42 - Turning On Your Computer; Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 42 Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer ...
Page 43 - Registering Your Computer; To turn off your computer; Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.
Registering Your Computer 43 Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and other benefits. ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ L...
Page 44 - About the power button
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 44 About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt.
Page 46 - Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition; Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 46 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition P Media Center Edition The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system combines the multimedia features of a personal computer with the convenience of a home entertainment center. Media Center enab...
Page 47 - Before You Begin Using Media Center; Additional information about Media Center
Before You Begin Using Media Center 47 Before You Begin Using Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features. Read this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software program, to enable full use of all the features. ❑ Set up your VAIO® ...
Page 48 - Setting Up TV Connections; Connecting to standard cable access (CATV); Option 1
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 48 Setting Up TV Connections ctions The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is determined by the type of cable service connection available in your home. Your computer’s hardware configuration may vary fr...
Page 49 - Option 2
Setting Up TV Connections 49 Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection side of a splitter adapter. 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection side of the splitter adapter. Connect t...
Page 50 - Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 50 Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, “Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)” on page 48. The antenna system in your home may req...
Page 51 - To connect in standard antenna mode (air)
Setting Up TV Connections 51 To connect in standard antenna mode (air) ✍ 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. Option 1 Antennas...
Page 52 - Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 52 Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set-top box. Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In j...
Page 54 - “Setting Up Additional
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 54 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. Conn...
Page 55 - Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control; To connect the remote sensor; Connecting the remote sensor (back panel)
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 55 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control The remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change channels and to perform other functions. To connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sens...
Page 56 - To connect the remote sensor control; Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 56 To connect the remote sensor control If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can connect the remote sensor control to the remote sensor, which enables you to control the set-top box with the remote control. 1 Plug the remote sensor control’s...
Page 57 - Attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the top of the set-top box.
Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 57 2 Place the remote sensor control above the set-top box’s infrared port. 3 Attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the top of the set-top box. 4 Press the remote sensor control onto the tape, ensuring that the front edge extends over the fro...
Page 58 - Setting Up Additional Equipment; Connecting devices with an audio cable
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 58 Setting Up Additional Equipment This section illustrates how to connect additional equipment with your VAIO Digital Studio® computer. Connecting devices with an audio cable Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the ap...
Page 59 - Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cable; To connect a VCR or camcorder
Setting Up Additional Equipment 59 Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer. M...
Page 60 - Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 60 Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter * (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either end of a video ca...
Page 61 - Using Media Center; Starting Media Center with the remote control
Using Media Center 61 Using Media Center You can start Media Center and switch between the different functions by pressing a button on the remote control * , using your computer’s keyboard, or clicking the mouse. You can also record TV, watch videos, play music, and use other software programs. Star...
Page 62 - About the Media Center Start menu; Media Center Start; Returns Media Center to the Start menu.; Back; Returns Media Center to the previous window.; Media Center Help; Starts the Media Center Help guide.; Minimize
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 62 About the Media Center Start menu bout the Media Center Start menu You can use Start menu to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls, and start functions. Media Center Start 1 Media Center Start Returns Media Center to the Start menu. 2 Back ...
Page 64 - Exploring Media Center; To switch between Media Center and the desktop; To display or hide the Media Center controls
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 64 Exploring Media Center Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border. ❑ Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item, and then press OK to activate your selection. ❑ To switch between inset windo...
Page 65 - Media Center — Media Playback Controls
Exploring Media Center 65 Media Center — Media Playback Controls 1 Channel Up and Down Changes the TV channel up (+) or down (-). 2 Play/Pause Plays the selected media. Press Pause to pause playback. (Press Pause again to resume playback.) 3 Stop Stops playback of selected media. 4 Record Records TV...
Page 66 - Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard; Provide your Zip code or Postal Code.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 66 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your equipment and home environment. To make the setup process easier, be prepared to: ❑ Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. For...
Page 67 - Using the setup wizard; Media Center - Getting Started
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 67 Using the setup wizard The first time you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Follow the steps in Media Center setup wizard to properly activate and configure Media Center. The setup wizard tests your remote control, configures your Internet conn...
Page 68 - Check Remote Control —; The Media Center uses this interactive step to; Verify that your remote control has two AA batteries installed.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 68 ❑ 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...
Page 69 - Set up Internet Connection; — The Media Center setup wizard uses an
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 69 ❑ Set up Internet Connection — The Media Center setup wizard uses an active Internet connection to set up and update your local Television Program Guide. If you have already established an Internet connection, you are asked to choose a download method. Selec...
Page 70 - Set up Television Signal; — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that; Verify that your TV signal source is connected to the computer.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 70 ❑ Set up Television Signal — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that your computer is receiving the correct TV signal and local TV Program Guide. If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, this step programs your remote to the box, enabling you...
Page 71 - Set up Television Program Guide; — The Media Center setup wizard; No data available; is displayed in the Television Program; ® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004,
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 71 ❑ Set up Television Program Guide — The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to update your Television Program Guide. The Guide displays available channels, network, and program information. The message, No...
Page 73 - My computer does not start.; Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive
73 Troubleshooting ting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on other troubleshooting topics in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turn...
Page 74 - What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 74 What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the s...
Page 75 - Immediate Help and Support
75 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful ...
Page 76 - Resources for Additional Help and Support; Sony Online Support Web site
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 76 ❑ Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshoot...
Page 77 - Sony Customer Information Services Center
Resources for Additional Help and Support 77 ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer’s hardware and software features. ❑ Links that enable you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or c...
