Document Outline

• Welcome
• Getting Started
  • Unpacking your Computer
  • Planning an Ergonomic Work Space
• Locating Controls And Ports
  • About the Front Panel
    • Front panel
  • About the Back Panel
    • Back panel
  • About the Sub-woofer
    • Sub-woofer unit
  • About the Keyboard
    • VAIO keyboard with Media Center features
  • About the Remote Control
    • Remote control
    • Setting up the remote control
• Setting Up Your Computer
  • Connecting a Display (Monitor)
  • Connecting the Speakers
    • To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied)
    • To connect a sub-woofer unit
  • Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems
    • Configuring speaker systems
  • Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
  • Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables
  • Connecting the Power Cords
  • Turning On Your Computer
  • Registering Your Computer
  • Turning Off Your Computer
• About Media Center
  • Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition
  • Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center
• Setting Up Media Center
  • Setting Up TV Connections
    • Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)
    • Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system
    • Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box
  • Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control
    • To connect the remote sensor
    • To connect the remote sensor control
  • Setting Up Additional Equipment
    • Connecting an audio cable
    • Connecting an S-video cable
    • Connecting a stereo A/V dubbing cable
    • Connecting a TV monitor (display)
• Media Center — Getting Started
  • Getting Started with Media Center
  • Using Media Center
    • Starting Media Center using the remote control
    • Starting Media Center using your keyboard and mouse
    • About the Media Center Start menu
    • Exploring Media Center
  • Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard
    • Using the setup wizard
• Media Center — Play DVD
  • About Playing a DVD
    • To play a DVD
    • To stop DVD playback
  • Changing the View Window
  • Using the Remote Control for DVD Playback
  • Using the keyboard for DVD playback
• Media Center — My Videos
  • About My Videos
    • Using the remote control
    • Storing video files
  • Playing Videos
    • To play videos
  • About DVgate Plus Software
    • Accessing DVgate Plus software Help
    • Capturing digital video from a connected digital video device
    • Transcoding/editing video content
    • Editing recorded TV programs
    • To change the recording format
    • Selecting a Format for Saving Video Files
• Media Center — My Pictures
  • About My Pictures
    • Using the remote control
    • About supported images
    • Organizing your pictures
  • Viewing Pictures with Media Center
    • About slide shows
    • Changing picture and slide show settings
  • About PictureGear Studio Software
    • Starting PictureGear Studio software
    • Importing images
    • Accessing PictureGear Studio software Help
• Media Center — My TV
  • About My TV
    • Setting up your computer for My TV
    • Using the remote control to view TV programs
    • Changing the View Window
  • Watching Live TV
    • Changing Channels
    • About the time shift feature
  • About the TV Program Guide
    • Viewing the TV program guide
    • Setting TV program guide preferences
    • To search for a specific TV program
  • Recording TV Programs
    • Recording and watching a TV program
    • Scheduling a TV recording (single or series)
    • Setting recording preferences
    • Recorded TV
• Media Center — My Music
  • About My Music
    • Using the remote control
  • Using My Music
    • Viewing your albums
    • Organizing playlists for Media Center
  • About SonicStage Software
    • Starting SonicStage software
    • Recording music (from a CD)
  • Selecting Compatible CD Media
    • Compatible CD media for music recording
    • Incompatible CDs
• Media Center — Create DVD
  • Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDs
    • Copying a recorded TV program to DVD media
  • Selecting Appropriate DVD Media
    • About recordable DVD media
    • Incompatible DVD media
    • Additional information about DVD burning
• Media Center — Settings
  • About Configuring Media Center
  • Changing General Settings
  • Changing TV Recording Settings
  • Changing TV Program Guide Settings
  • Setting Parental Controls For TV Viewing
  • Changing the Language For DVD Movies
  • Selecting Closed Captioning
• VAIO Media Software
  • VAIO Media Software Overview
  • VAIO Media Software System Requirements
  • Setting Up a Client Computer
  • Preparing your Multimedia Content
  • Starting VAIO Media Console
  • Using VAIO Media
    • Accessing VAIO Media Help
  • Using an Analog Device for Video Playback
• Configuring Your VAIO Computer
  • About i.LINK Compatibility
    • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device
  • About the Memory Stick Media Slot
    • To insert a Memory Stick media
    • To remove a Memory Stick media
    • To protect data on Memory Stick media
    • Additional information about Memory Stick media
  • About the Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
    • Inserting a Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard media
    • Removing a Secure Digital media card
  • About the xD Picture Card Slot
    • Inserting an xD Picture Card media
    • Removing an xD Picture Card media
  • About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot
    • To insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card
    • Removing a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card
• Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer
  • Overview
  • About Opening the Computer
    • Removing the side panel
  • About Closing the Computer
    • Replacing the top cover
  • About Add-on Card Installation
    • Installing an add-on card
  • Installing Memory
    • Removing a memory module
    • Installing a memory module
  • About the Lithium Battery
    • Resetting the computer's date and time
  • About Hard Disk Drive Installation
    • Replacing the original hard disk drive
    • Installing an additional hard disk drive
    • Identifying the additional hard disk space
• Troubleshooting
  • About VAIO Computer Functions
    • What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
    • Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown?
    • Why is my system running slowly?
    • How do I change the video resolution of my display?
    • Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode?
  • About Media Center
    • Why aren't the song information edits I made using SonicStage software shown in My Music?
    • Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music?
    • Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music?
    • Why do I get the error message, The input media is invalid when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music?
    • Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software?
    • Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video?
    • Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device, such as a VCR or DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection?
    • Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video?
    • How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs?
    • My computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV. What do I do?
  • About System Security
    • What is the best way to set up firewall protection for my computer?
    • How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?
  • About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)
    • Why can't I play a DVD or CD media?
    • Why isn't my DVD playing properly?
  • About the Mouse and Keyboard
    • How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use?
    • Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?
  • About the Modem
    • Why doesn't my modem work properly?
    • How do I change my modem to rotary or touch-tone dialing?
    • How do I set up a dial-up connection?
  • About the Speakers
    • Why is the S/PDIF option disabled in the Media Center software program?
    • Why can't I hear dialogue during DVD movie playback, using my 5.1 channel speaker system?
  • About Using a Microphone
    • Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise?
  • About Using Peripheral Equipment
    • The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
• Notes On Use
  • About the Power Source
  • About Handling the Computer System
  • About Disposing of the Lithium Battery
  • About Handling a Monitor (Display)
  • About Recording and Data Storage Media
• Support Options
  • Immediate Help and Support
  • Software Help and Support
  • Resources for Additional Help and Support