Sony PCV-V310P User Manual

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your system.

View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.

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Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's

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hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.

For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and

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then click Welcome to VAIO life.

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.

Unpacking Your Computer

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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

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Unpacking Your Computer

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet.

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included

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with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO® Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your computer.

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To access this online software information:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

For more information about hard disk recovery

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements.

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Unpacking Your Computer

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet.

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included

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with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO® Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your computer.

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To access this online software information:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

For more information about hard disk recovery

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements.

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Unpacking Your Computer

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet.

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included

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with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO® Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your computer.

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To access this online software information:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

For more information about hard disk recovery

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements.

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Unpacking Your Computer

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet.

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included

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with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO® Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your computer.

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To access this online software information:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

For more information about hard disk recovery

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements.

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Unpacking Your Computer

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet.

Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features)

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

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Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide — Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included

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with your system.

To access the online User Guide:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

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Specifications — This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

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computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO® Software — Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your computer.

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To access this online software information:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

For more information about hard disk recovery

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.

Other

A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements.

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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space

Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:

Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral

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equipment.

Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on both sides of your computer and at least 5 inches of clearance

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for the back.

Placement of the mouse, keyboard, and other input devices — Place your computer, mouse, or other input devices

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so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The computer's keyboard should be directly in front of you. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard — not angled up or down. 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 occasional breaks during sessions with your computer, as excessive use of the mouse, keyboard, or 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

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feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture — avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display — Position the unit so that the display is 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with

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the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use

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indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

The infrared receiver, located on the front panel of your computer, communicates with the Giga Pocket® remote control. The infrared receiver must be visible in a line-of-sight with your remote control in order to function properly.

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Locating Controls and Ports

This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports, and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

About the Front Panel

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About the Side Panels

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About the Back Panel

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About the Keyboard

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About the Mouse

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About the Remote Control

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About the Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers.

Front panel

1 Stereo speakers (built-in)

The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media.

2 Infrared receiver

Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control1, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume.

3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data.

4 Memory Stick® media access indicator

Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use.

5 Power button

Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off.

6 Power indicator

Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.

T he remote c ontrol is s upplied with models that are equipped with Giga P ocket® P ers onal V ideo Recorder features .

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Press the power button in from the right side only, to avoid damage to this control.

Handling the attached LCD monitor

Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle.

Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly.

Tilt the monitor backwards, to the desired viewing angle.

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About the Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers.

Front panel

1 Stereo speakers (built-in)

The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media.

2 Infrared receiver

Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control1, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume.

3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data.

4 Memory Stick® media access indicator

Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use.

5 Power button

Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off.

6 Power indicator

Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode.

T he remote c ontrol is s upplied with models that are equipped with Giga P ocket® P ers onal V ideo Recorder features .

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Press the power button in from the right side only, to avoid damage to this control.

Handling the attached LCD monitor

Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle.

Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly.

Tilt the monitor backwards, to the desired viewing angle.

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About the Side Panels

The side panels of your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port.

Right panel

1 Optical drive eject button

Ejects a disc from the optical drive.

2 Optical drive

See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.

3 Memory Stick® media slot

Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media.

4 PC Card slot

A PC card (PCMCIA card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities.

Left panel

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1 Composite audio L In jack1

Connection for an audio cable (optional).

Composite audio R In jack1

Connection for an audio cable (optional).

2 Composite video In jack1

Connection for a video cable (optional).

S-video In jack1

Connection for an S-video cable (optional).

3 VHF/UHF port1

Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied).

4 Headphones jack

Connection for external speakers (optional) or headphones (optional).

5 Line In jack

Connection for an audio device.

6 Microphone jack

Connection for an external microphone (optional).

7 Connect button

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Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse.

8 Modem line jack2

Connection for a modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack.

9 i.LINK® 4-pin, S400 port

Connection for compatible i.LINK devices (IEEE 1394).

10 Ethernet port

Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable. (The port marked with [Network] is for LAN connections only.).

11 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2)

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

A vailable only on models equipped with Giga P ocket® P ers onal V ideo Recorder features .

A n optional "1-to-2" jack adapter (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Refer to the documentation supplied with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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About the Back Panel

The back panel of your computer contains the AC power and USB ports.

Back panel

1 AC Input port

Connection for the AC power cord (supplied).

2 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2)

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

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About the Keyboard

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard with your computer, see the section, Connecting

the Wireless Keyboard.

Wireless keyboard (top)

KEY DESCRIPTION

Stand by

Press to place the computer into Stand by mode. Press again to resume normal operation1.

S keys Press to activate specific applications.

Brightness Press increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the LCD screen.

Mute

Press to turn off speaker sound. Press again to restore sound.

Volume controls

Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the speakers' volume.

Function The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies between software programs.

Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Press the Num Lock key to enable the numeric keypad function. Press the Num Lock key again to disable the numeric keypad.

Direction arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen.

Applications

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Press to display a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the

right mouse button.

Windows

The Microsoft® Windows® key, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the

taskbar.

U s e the Stand by key to res ume from Stand by mode. P ressing other keys or us ing the mouse may not enable your computer to res ume normal operation.

Wireless keyboard (bottom)

1 Battery compartment

Compartment for the supplied AA batteries.

2 Keyboard feet

Extend to adjust the keyboard height.

3 CONNECT button

Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit.

To set up the wireless keyboard

Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard as shown. You can check your keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area.

Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard

If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your wireless

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keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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About the Keyboard

the Wireless Keyboard.

Wireless keyboard (top)

KEY DESCRIPTION

Stand by

Press to place the computer into Stand by mode. Press again to resume normal operation1.

S keys Press to activate specific applications.

Brightness Press increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the LCD screen.

Mute

Press to turn off speaker sound. Press again to restore sound.

Volume controls

Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the speakers' volume.

Function The 12 function keys are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies between software programs.

Direction arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen.

Applications

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Press to display a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the

right mouse button.

Windows

The Microsoft® Windows® key, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the

taskbar.

U s e the Stand by key to res ume from Stand by mode. P ressing other keys or us ing the mouse may not enable your computer to res ume normal operation.

Wireless keyboard (bottom)

1 Battery compartment

Compartment for the supplied AA batteries.

2 Keyboard feet

Extend to adjust the keyboard height.

3 CONNECT button

Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit.

To set up the wireless keyboard

Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard

If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your wireless

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keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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About the Mouse

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse.

Wireless mouse (top)

1 Left mouse button

Press to perform specific mouse functions.

2 Wheel button

Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen.

3 Right mouse button

Press to perform specific mouse functions.

Wireless mouse (bottom)

1 Power switch

Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off.

2 CONNECT button

Press to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse.

To set up the wireless mouse

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Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse as shown. You can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area.

Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse

If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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About the Mouse

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse.

Wireless mouse (top)

1 Left mouse button

Press to perform specific mouse functions.

2 Wheel button

Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen.

3 Right mouse button

Press to perform specific mouse functions.

Wireless mouse (bottom)

1 Power switch

Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off.

2 CONNECT button

Press to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse.

To set up the wireless mouse

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Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse

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About the Remote Control

The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. 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 Giga Pocket remote control. See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your computer's hardware configuration.

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.

(Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.)

JUMP button

Press to go to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.

ENTER button

Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons.

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3 REC STOP button

Press to stop recording.

(Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

4 REC button

Press to begin recording.

(Note: The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

5 TV button

Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck.

VIDEO button

Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck.

(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)

DVD button

Press to start the DVD player software program.

MUSIC button

Press to launch the SonicStage software.

HOME NETWORK button

Press to launch the VAIO Media.

6 Direction and ENTER buttons

Press a direction arrow to navigate. Press ENTER to select.

7 BACK button

Press to return to the previous screen.

(Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.)

8 APPLICATION START button

Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start the program.

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9 VOLUME button

Press to raise or lower the volume.

10 STANDBY button

Press to place the system into Stand by mode.

(Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.)

11 AUDIO button

Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.

TV/VIDEO button

Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR.

(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)

DISPLAY button

During DVD playback in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. Press again to hide these views.

SIZE button1

Press to view the current software in full-screen size. Press again to return the view to its original size.

12 FUNCTION button

When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD.

13 REW and FF buttons

Press to rewind or fast-forward.

PREV and NEXT buttons

Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen.

STOP button

Press to stop playback.

PLAY button

Press to begin playback.

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PAUSE button

Press to pause playback.

14 MENU button

Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program. Press again to hide this menu.

(Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. Press the button again to hide this window.)

15 TOOLS button

The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD player software instructions for details.

16 APPLICATION CLOSE button

Press to view a shortcut menu of software programs to close. If more than one software program is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program.

17 CHANNEL button

Press to change channels automatically (no number input required).

(Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

T his func tion is available on s elected models.

For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket software program Help.

To set up the remote control

Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control, as shown.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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About the 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.

(Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.)

JUMP button

Press to go to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.

ENTER button

Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons.

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3 REC STOP button

Press to stop recording.

(Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

4 REC button

Press to begin recording.

(Note: The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

5 TV button

Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck.

VIDEO button

Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck.

(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)

DVD button

Press to start the DVD player software program.

MUSIC button

Press to launch the SonicStage software.

HOME NETWORK button

Press to launch the VAIO Media.

6 Direction and ENTER buttons

Press a direction arrow to navigate. Press ENTER to select.

7 BACK button

Press to return to the previous screen.

(Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.)

8 APPLICATION START button

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9 VOLUME button

Press to raise or lower the volume.

10 STANDBY button

Press to place the system into Stand by mode.

(Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.)

11 AUDIO button

Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.

TV/VIDEO button

Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR.

(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)

DISPLAY button

SIZE button1

Press to view the current software in full-screen size. Press again to return the view to its original size.

12 FUNCTION button

When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD.

13 REW and FF buttons

Press to rewind or fast-forward.

PREV and NEXT buttons

Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen.

STOP button

Press to stop playback.

PLAY button

Press to begin playback.

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PAUSE button

Press to pause playback.

14 MENU button

Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program. Press again to hide this menu.

(Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. Press the button again to hide this window.)

15 TOOLS button

The function of this button may vary between DVD media. See the DVD player software instructions for details.

16 APPLICATION CLOSE button

17 CHANNEL button

Press to change channels automatically (no number input required).

(Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)

T his func tion is available on s elected models.

For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket software program Help.

To set up the remote control

Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control, as shown.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

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Setting Up Your Computer

You can set up your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration.

Connecting the Power Cord

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Connecting the Wireless Keyboard

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Connecting the Wireless Mouse

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Connecting the Modem Cable

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Turning On Your Computer

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Registering Your Computer

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Turning Off Your Computer

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Connecting the Power Cord

The computer's power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

Your computer has the ability to be turned on its base and the power cord may become unplugged. You may

lose data if your system loses power while software programs are running. Use the attached power cord clamp to avoid accidentally unplugging your computer.

Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the back panel of the computer.

Use a coin to open the power cord clamp, and then insert the power cord.

Inserting the power cord into the power cord clamp

Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS).

Connecting the power cord

Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.

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Connecting the Wireless Keyboard

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard.

When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on.

To connect the wireless keyboard

Turn on your computer.

Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.

Turn the wireless keyboard over.

Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer

Connecting the keyboard

Additional information about the wireless keyboard

The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation.

Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless keyboard.

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Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.

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Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the keyboard, to

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establish communication between the equipment.

Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless

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keyboard. These devices may cause interference, causing your keyboard to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create interference, causing your

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keyboard to stop working properly.

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Connecting the Wireless Keyboard

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard.

When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on.

To connect the wireless keyboard

Turn on your computer.

Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.

Turn the wireless keyboard over.

Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer

Connecting the keyboard

Additional information about the wireless keyboard

The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation.

Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless keyboard.

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Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.

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Press the CONNECT buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the keyboard, to

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establish communication between the equipment.

Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless

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keyboard. These devices may cause interference, causing your keyboard to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create interference, causing your

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keyboard to stop working properly.

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Connecting the Wireless Mouse

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse.

When attempting to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on.

To connect the wireless optical mouse

Turn on your computer.

Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.

Turn the wireless mouse over.

Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button.

Connecting the mouse

Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking.

Additional information about the wireless optical mouse

The wireless 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 patterns.

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Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing.

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The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation.

Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse.

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Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.

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Press the Connect buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the mouse, to establish

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the communication between the equipment.

Verify the infrared receiver on the computer's front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation.

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Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless

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mouse. These devices may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may create interference, causing your

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mouse to stop working properly.

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Connecting the Wireless Mouse

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse.

When attempting to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on.

To connect the wireless optical mouse

Turn on your computer.

Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer.

Turn the wireless mouse over.

Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button.

Connecting the mouse

Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking.

Additional information about the wireless optical mouse

The wireless 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 patterns.

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Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing.

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The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation.

Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse.

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Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.

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Press the Connect buttons located on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the mouse, to establish

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the communication between the equipment.

Verify the infrared receiver on the computer's front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation.

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Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless

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mouse. These devices may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may create interference, causing your

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mouse to stop working properly.

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Connecting the Modem Cable

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 device (splitter).

To connect the modem cable

Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.

Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ-11 jacks on a splitter device (optional).

Insert one end of the modem cable (supplied) into the other RJ-11 jack on the splitter device.

Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.

Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer.

Connecting the modem cable

Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-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 port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.

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Connecting the Modem Cable

To connect the modem cable

Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack.

Insert the telephone cable into one of the RJ-11 jacks on a splitter device (optional).

Insert one end of the modem cable (supplied) into the other RJ-11 jack on the splitter device.

Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack.

Plug the modem cable into the modem line jack on the computer.

Connecting the modem cable

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Turning On Your Computer

Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. When you start your computer, it may detect new hardware and prompt you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately.

Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the computer.

Turning on your computer

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Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer:

Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be

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having with your computer.

Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details.

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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 opportunities later.

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Turning Off Your Computer

Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.

To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.

To turn off your computer

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.

Select the Turn Off option.

Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.

Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light turns off.

Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.

If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.

About the power button

If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt.

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Turning Off Your Computer

Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.

To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.

To turn off your computer

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.

Select the Turn Off option.

Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.

Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light turns off.

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

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Turning Off Your Computer

Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.

To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.

To turn off your computer

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.

Select the Turn Off option.

Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.

Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light turns off.

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

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Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software programs are available on certain VAIO® computers. See your computer's online specification sheet for details on your system configuration.

An Overview of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Software

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Giga Pocket

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Timer Recording Wizard

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Timer Recording Manager

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Giga Pocket Explorer

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CLIÉ Converter

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Glossary

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Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

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U nauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws.

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An Overview of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that enhance your VAIO® computer's capabilities. Giga Pocket gives you a wide range of video viewing, recording, and playback capabilities, such as:

Watching and recording television programs from your computer.

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Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously.

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Setting and managing daily/weekly timer recording schedules.

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Managing Video Capsules (recorded video contents) on your computer.

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Recording personal video content from a videotape.

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Playing your Video Capsules on other computers.

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Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device.

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Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network.

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Converting Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your CLIÉ handheld.

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For an explanation of Giga Pocket terms, see the Glossary.

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Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes:

Giga Pocket — This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto

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the hard disk drive as Video Capsules for later playback.

Timer Recording Manager — The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you have

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scheduled. This program also enables you to modify timer recordings.

Timer Recording Wizard — The Wizard interface guides you through setting up a timer recording schedule. You can

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program one-time recordings and set up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules.

Giga Pocket Explorer — The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your video file management system, and

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stores recorded Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for file format conversions.

Giga Pocket Server — The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to use certain Giga Pocket

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software functions.

CLIÉ® Converter — The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into

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gMovie format. You can change the format your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto a Memory Stick media for viewing with your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld.

Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help.

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about the software and Video Capsules on your

computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. This folder and its contents are not designed for your direct maintenance. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents. Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly.

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system.

The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

To set up TV connections

The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of cable connection available in your home.

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with certain cables. Your in-home cable access may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system.

The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

To set up TV connections

The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of cable connection available in your home.

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with certain cables. Your in-home cable access may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.

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Connecting to standard cable access (CATV)

Option 1

Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access.

Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF port on the left panel of your computer.

To connect in CATV mode (Option 1)

Option 2

Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter.

Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the left panel of your computer.

Connect a third TV coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display.

To connect in CATV mode (Option 2)

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Connecting to a standard antenna (air)

You can connect your Giga Pocket® system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV). Depending on the type of antenna system in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system.

If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna, you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception.

Option 1

Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your antenna outlet. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional).

Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the left panel of your computer.

Option 2

Connect both ends of the antenna's twin lead cable to the screw-type grips on the combiner/transformer.

Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the left panel of your computer.

To connect in standard antenna mode (air)

Your VAIO® computer is supplied with certain cables. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer.

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Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB)

You can connect your Giga Pocket® system to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using the set-top box (STB) setup, you can only change channels through the STB, using its controls or supplied remote control.

When using the STB setup:

The Giga Pocket remote control cannot be used to change TV channels. You can use the Giga Pocket remote control

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to set Giga Pocket software to the appropriate channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or to the direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider.

A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels. You can use your TV remote control to set the

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TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider.

You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels, if the device is able to

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control the STB.

Cable/satellite service, equipment, and features, may vary between service providers. Contact your cable or satellite service provider for details on using STB equipment and accessories.

Option 1

Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box (STB).

Connect a second TV coaxial cable (optional) to the Out jack on your STB. Connect the other end to the single-connection end of a splitter adapter (optional).

Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the left panel of your computer.

Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display.

To connect in STB mode (Option 1)

Option 2

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 (STB).

Connect a second TV coaxial cable (optional) to the Out jack on your STB unit. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display.

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Connect one end of the stereo A/V dubbing cables with triple RCA jacks (optional) to the Video Out and Audio-OUT (L/R) jacks on the back panel of your STB unit, matching the plug and jack colors.

Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the Audio-R (IN), Audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the left panel of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors.

To connect in STB mode (Option 2)

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Setting up additional equipment

This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder System.

To connect a compatible VCR or camcorder

Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. You can locate the connections on the left panel of the system unit. You can connect a VCR or camcorder, using the audio jacks and video ports. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video connection capability.

To connect with an S-video cable

Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video jack on the left panel of your computer. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder.

To connect with an audio cable (Dual RCA plugs)

Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) into the composite audio L and R jacks, located on the left panel of your computer. Connect the other ends of the audio cable into the appropriate ports on your compatible VCR or camcorder.

To connect with a stereo A/V dubbing cable (Triple RCA plugs)

Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video In port, composite audio L and R In jacks, located on the left panel of your computer. Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder.

To connect a VCR or camcorder

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Software

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs.

To set up TV viewing

When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV (CATV) programs on your computer.

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Setting Up Giga Pocket Software

Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs.

To set up TV viewing

When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time, you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV (CATV) programs on your computer.

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Starting Giga Pocket for TV Setup (For first time setup)

Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct.

To adjust these settings:

Right-click on the time clock shown in the taskbar notification area. A shortcut menu appears.

Select Adjust Date/Time, and a dialog box appears.

Correct the date and time, if necessary, and then click Apply.

Click OK to close the dialog box.

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, point to All Software, and then click TV Setup.

The TV Setup Wizard appears.

TV Setup Wizard

Depending on your cable service access, select Standard CATV, Standard antenna, or set-top box (STB).

Standard CATV (C1-C125) without STB — For this connection, you must use a coaxial cable directly (without an STB) to your computer. The default setting for this connection option is STD. Depending on your local connection requirements, HRC and IRC are also available.

Standard antenna (2-69) — Select this option if you connect an aerial antenna's coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs.

STB (Set top box) — Select this option if the broadcast signal is received from a set top box (STB) such as a digital cable or satellite box. Make sure that the Input channel on your STB (Ch. 3, Ch. 4, etc.) matches the Input channel listed in the Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box.

If you are not sure of the type of cable connection to use (Standard, HRC, or IRC), contact your cable provider for information.

Click Next. The wizard displays a dialog box that enables you to customize the channel listings.

Click Auto Scan.

You can view the channel reception in the pop-up TV Setup - Monitor window.

TV Setup Wizard - Auto Scan

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If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can click Go to Web site... and download channel listings from the iEPG listing site.

Connect to the Internet.

Click Go to Web site... and download channel listings by clicking Download all Channel Settings.

Click Next. For the first time setup, you are prompted to set your Giga Pocket Server password.

TV Setup Wizard - Giga Pocket Server password

Type in a password and click Finish.

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Setting up your display (monitor)

When using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder, set your display settings as follows:

Colors — Use the default factory settings (32-bit).

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Screen area — Use the default video resolution.

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If you change the default settings, you may experience poor image quality on your display.

Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time. Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature, Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account. For more information, see Giga Pocket Help.

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Giga Pocket

Giga Pocket® enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive. Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature, you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded.

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Starting Giga Pocket

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, then click Giga Pocket. The Giga Pocket window appears.

Giga Pocket window

The current television broadcast is displayed, based on the selected channel.

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Using the TV/Recording deck and Playback deck

Giga Pocket® features two decks on the main interface window: the TV/Recording deck and the Playback deck.

TV/Recording deck (detail)

Use the TV/Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules. You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Pocket to play back a prerecorded Video Capsule.

Playback deck (detail)

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Recording a Video Capsule

Giga Pocket stores recorded images as Video Capsules. The Video Capsules provide file recording information, which can be viewed through Giga Pocket Explorer. Manage your Video Capsules with Giga Pocket Explorer.

You cannot record a program into a previously recorded Video Capsule. All new content is recorded into a new Video Capsule.

Select your program by switching to the appropriate channel. Use the channel buttons located at the bottom of the Giga Pocket window, or use the right and left direction arrows on your keyboard.

Click Record , located at the bottom of the window, to begin recording your Video Capsule.

When your program has completed or you wish to end the Video Capsule, click Stop .

To pause your recording session, click Pause . Click on it again to resume recording.

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Using the Slip Play feature

While a program is being recorded on the TV/Recording deck, you can watch that same program from the beginning, using the Playback deck. You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording, beginning approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins.

From the menu bar, click Functions.

Select Start Slip Play.

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Additional information about Giga Pocket

Giga Pocket® can be used for external video recording. Depending on conditions, not all video images can be

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recorded or displayed.

Video input from game consoles may not be recorded or displayed in Giga Pocket.

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When you input an image from a video player device, such as a VCR that is connected to your computer, the

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following images may not record or display:

The still images of a paused playback screen.

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A screen without images, such as a blue screen.

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The menu screens of the attached video player device.

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The Giga Pocket software's displayed image or images from a prerecorded Video Capsule may be interrupted or

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distorted under the following circumstances:

If you change the channel on an attached video player device.

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If you switch input during the analog input from an attached video player device.

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If you attempt to play back a damaged video tape.

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If you press Pause during the recording process.

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When you play a Video Capsule for a few seconds from the end of the film roll using the scroll bar, you may not be

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able to see a displayed image.

The computer's response may decrease when you attempt to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program

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using Giga Pocket.

Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop playback to allocate system resources for the timer recording event, if there are other applications running simultaneously. If this occurs, wait until Giga Pocket finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule.

The timer recording may fail due to an "Event buffer of audio overflow" error in the following circumstances:

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The input cable (coaxial or video cable) is disconnected after recording starts.

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You record a TV channel that has no broadcast content.

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You record video content from an old video tape with poor signal quality.

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The on-screen display may shift and split under some circumstances. If this occurs, switch the TV/Recording deck

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and the playback deck, or switch the channel. The recording proceeds even if the on-screen display shifts.

Giga Pocket® software does not operate properly if used concurrently with other video applications, such as DVgate

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Plus or Click to DVD software programs.

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Using the TV Program Web site

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, and then select Zap2it.

You can also go directly to the Web site at http://www.sony.com/vaiotv.

Timer recording using the Internet Electronic Program Guide service requires an Internet connection. See the section,

Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service, for information on using this service.

Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) Web site

The appearance of the online channel guide Web site, its contents, and the accuracy of the TV listings are controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice. Pay-per-view channels can be accessed when making payments directly to the appropriate TV program provider.

You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder.

From the online channel guide, click on the REC icon to select the program you wish to record. The Timer Recording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording - Set Channel and Start Date and Time window appears.

Timer recordings create virtual containers for the recorded content that are called Video Capsules.

Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help.

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Timer Recording Wizard

With the Timer Recording Wizard, you can set, adjust, and cancel the timer recording settings.

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Using the Timer Recording Wizard

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, then select Giga Pocket.

Select Timer Recording Wizard. The Timer Recording Wizard dialog box appears.

Timer Recording Wizard

Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Help if you need more information about selecting timer recording settings.

New Timer Recording - Set Channel, Start Date and Tim e

Verify that the information is correct and click Next. The programming station and time information is automatically programmed into the appropriate Timer Recording Wizard fields.

You can set the stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode. The stop time is automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard. Verify the stop time, choose a recording mode, and then click Next .

Recording Mode Description

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Standard Play (SP) Standard recording mode (MPEG-2).

High Quality (HQ) Image quality is improved, but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes (MPEG-2).

Long Play (LP) Image quality is reduced, but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using HQ recording mode (MPEG-1).

New Timer Recording - Set Stop Tim e and Recording Mode

From the New Timer Recording - Set Details dialog box, you can customize the timer recording schedule. Select how often you want to record the program.

New Timer Recording - Set Details

Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive, using the Expiration date of Video Capsule drop-down list.

To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted.

Click Done to review your setting preferences. The New Timer Recording - Confirm dialog box appears. Click Next.

New Timer Recording - Confirm

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The New Timer Recording - Completed dialog box appears. Click Finish.

New Timer Recording - Com pleted

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Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard

Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds (pre-recording) preparation time prior to beginning each

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recording session. Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple, back-to-back recording sessions. Giga Pocket software stops the current timer recording, pauses to prepare, and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time. The length of your first Video Capsule is approximately 30 seconds shorter than the actual time set.

You may experience some timing problems with multiple recording sessions when the second timer recording is preset as a daily or weekly recorded event. The first timer recording may end as early as 60 seconds sooner than the set stop time.

Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient

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space. Giga Pocket software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 100 MB of free space on the hard disk drive. These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time, as hard disk drive space becomes available.

Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket begins a timer recording and during a timer recording, you must

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avoid:

Starting up or using other software applications.

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Setting up, changing, or deleting timer recordings.

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All activities that may access the hard disk drive, such as copying files.

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Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help.

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Timer Recording Manager

The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings. Your computer settings, by default, are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on.

Timer recordings are being performed when the icon (Timer Recording Manager) is visible in the Windows taskbar. The timer recording does not start unless the Timer Recording Manager application is available. For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available, your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode, if the system is not in active use. You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time, for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager.

Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time. If a different user logs on using the fast switch feature, the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account. The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar of the first user to log on.

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Using the Timer Recording Manager

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, select Giga Pocket, and then click All Software.

Click Timer Recording Manager.

The Timer Recording Manager window appears.

Timer Recording Manager

Windows Stand by — Places the Windows operating system into Stand by mode until the preset timer

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recording is set to begin, or if a Video Capsule is set to expire. Windows automatically starts and performs the appropriate action.

Interrupt Current Recording — Stops the current timer recording. Use this option when you wish to end

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the current recording session.

Timer Recording List — Displays a list of timer recordings that have been performed, as well as pending

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timer recordings. If a daily/weekly timer recording is set, only the current recording session is shown.

The total number of timer recordings displayed does not exceed 100.

Double-click on a recorded timer recording to start playback in Giga Pocket.

Click Hide to restore Timer Recording Manager to the taskbar.

If you turn off your computer, the timer recording function is disabled.

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Viewing your selected program recording schedule

You can easily view the programs you have selected to record, using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder. The Timer Recording Manager feature enables you to change or cancel your timer recording at any time.

To view your scheduled timer recordings, follow these steps:

Double-click on the Timer Recording Manager icon , located in the Windows® taskbar.

Review your scheduled timer recordings and make any desired changes or cancellations.

Click Hide to return the icon to the taskbar.

You do not have to be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager feature.

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Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager

When creating a timer recording, it is important to remember the following information:

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The timer recording function is disabled if you turn your computer off.

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Your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode, if the system is not in active use.

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Disable screensavers and any other applications that may access your computer's hard disk drive during the

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timer recording.

If you are using a set-top box (STB), make sure it is turned on and set to the channel you want to record.

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When you set up a timer recording using Giga Pocket software, always use the Timer Recording Manager. If the

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Timer Recording Manager is not set up, the recording does not start, even if you set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard.

Your computer's default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to start automatically when the computer is started.

The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time.

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Under certain circumstances, a daily or weekly timer recording may not be executed the second and subsequent

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times.

A timer recording may fail if the computer's clock setting is changed right before the preset recording time. Before

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changing the computer's clock setting, verify that there are no timer recordings set to begin.

Close the Time Recording Manager before changing the computer's clock setting. Restart Timer Recording Manager after you have changed the time setting.

If a different user logs on, using the Fast User Switch feature, the Timer Recording feature is not available to other

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user accounts. The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar notification area for the first user to log on.

Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help.

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Giga Pocket Explorer

The Giga Pocket Explorer application serves as a file manager for your Video Capsules. Video Capsules are managed in Cabinets.

Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Pocket. You can import MPEG files, that were created with compatible Sony applications, and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files.

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Using Giga Pocket Explorer

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, point to Giga Pocket Explorer.

The Giga Pocket Explorer main window appears.

Click on the desired Cabinet to see a list of saved Video Capsules.

Giga Pocket Explorer

Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functions

From the Giga Pocket Explorer toolbar, you can:

Begin playing a Video Capsule.

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Display information about a Video Capsule.

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Set a new timer recording .

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Change the display views for your video contents.

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Icon view .

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List view .

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Calendar view .

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Start Giga Pocket to play a selected Video Capsule.

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Start Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings.

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Access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site.

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Start Click to DVD software to burn Video Capsules to DVD recordable media. See Click to DVD software Help

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for more details.

Start DVgate Plus software to edit your Video Capsules.

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Start Giga Pocket Help to obtain further assistance.

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Accessing Click to DVD Help

For additional information about using Click to DVD software features, follow these steps to access the Help.

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs.

Point to Click to DVD and click Click to DVD Help.

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Accessing DVgate Plus Help

For additional information about using DVgate Plus software features, follow these steps to access the Help.

Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs.

Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help.

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Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media

You can record Video Capsules to recordable DVD media with the Make DVD feature.

The Click to DVD software must be installed in order to burn Video Capsules to recordable DVD media.

From the Giga Pocket Explorer main window, select the Video Capsules you want to burn onto a recordable DVD.

On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar, click .

The Click to DVD software program starts. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Exporting Video Capsules

You can export your Video Capsules as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or AVI file formats for viewing on external media.

In the list area, right-click the Video Capsule you want to export. A shortcut menu appears.

Select Export. The Export dialog box appears.

Export

Enter an output name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the exported file.

You can select the option, Delete Video Capsule after export. If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export, leave the option disabled.

In the section, Export Video Capsule As:, select to convert to an AVI, MPEG-1, or MPEG-2 format.

Click Run to begin exporting.

Some conversion formats may not be available, depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule.

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Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer

Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality (HQ) or Standard Play (SP) mode can be converted and

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exported as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and AVI files. If you wish to play your Video Capsule in a different system environment, you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG- 1 format.

Video Capsules that are recorded using Long Play (LP) mode can be converted and exported as MPEG-1 files.

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You can convert an imported MPEG file into a Video Capsule, only if the file was created using DVgate Plus or other

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VAIO AV software programs.

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Using Network Cabinets

Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to connect to Video Capsules in network cabinets located on other computers in a network. These network cabinets can be accessed through the Giga Pocket Explorer main window when you are connected to the network.

Connecting to Network Cabinets

On the Giga Pocket Explorer menu, select Network, and then Connect/Disconnect. The Connect/Disconnect Server dialog box appears.

Connect/Disconnect Server

Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list.

Click Connect to add the selected server to the Connected Server list, then click OK. The server is connected.

To disconnect, repeat step 1, then select the server you want to disconnect from the Connected Server list.

Click Disconnect, then click OK. The server is disconnected.

Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help.

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CLIÉ Converter

The CLIÉ® Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. You can convert your Giga Pocket® Video Capsules and save to a Memory Stick® media, or HotSync® directly to your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. In order to use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application, make sure you have installed all required software for the CLIÉ handheld.

The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie.

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Starting CLIÉ Converter

Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs.

Point to Giga Pocket, point to Plug-ins, and then click CLIÉ Converter. The Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window appears.

Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter

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Converting Video Capsules

From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter window, click the Setting... button. The Settings dialog box appears. Enter your desired settings and click OK.

Start Giga Pocket Explorer as follows:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select All Programs.

Select Giga Pocket, and then click Giga Pocket Explorer.

Resize the Giga Pocket Explorer window so that the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter window is visible.

Click on the Cabinet icon to display the contents in the list area.

Drag the Video Capsule from the Giga Pocket Explorer window and drop it in the list area of the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter window. The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file.

During conversion, the Convert to CLIÉ window appears, displaying the conversion status. When conversion is complete, the window automatically closes.

To convert multiple Video Capsules:

Hold down the Ctrl key while selecting Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer.

Drag all selected Video Capsules to the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter window.

The conversion process may take time, depending on the settings selected.

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Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media

Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer.

From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to the Memory Stick media.

Click Send To. The Send To dialog box appears.

Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Click OK.

During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status.

When transfer is complete, click OK.

Your converted video files can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media.

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Transferring converted video files using the HotSync operation

You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIÉ Handheld, when you start a HotSync® operation.

From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer using the HotSync operation.

Click Send To. The Send To dialog box appears.

Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Designate a user name, if applicable to your handheld's configuration. Click OK.

The Send to HotSync dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK.

For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your CLIÉ Handheld.

Accessing CLIÉ Converter Help

For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs.

Point to Giga Pocket, point to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter Help.

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Glossary

The most common terms for Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software are defined below.

Cabinet A cabinet acts as a container for Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer. A network cabinet is located on other computers in a network environment.

CATV Refers to Community Access Television, otherwise known as cable television.

Clip A clip is a movie or image that serves as video content material.

Expiration date A Video Capsule is stored on the hard disk drive for a preset period of time. When this time has expired,

the Video Capsule is automatically deleted.

Film roll During Video Capsule playback, a snapshot view of the scenes are captured on a film roll. You can scroll freely through the film roll to view different scenes.

HotSync® Registered trade name for the method of linking between a handheld device and a larger computer, such

as a desktop or notebook computer.

Management information Management information contains the creation date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails. This information is required for preview.

MPEG file A file that contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard, with.mpg as the file name extension.

Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data.

Slip play This feature allows you to view delayed video playback. While your recording is in progress, you are able

to view the recording from the beginning.

Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view displayed on the film roll in Giga Pocket® and the preview monitor in Giga Pocket Explorer.

Stand by mode Stand by mode is a power saving mode that is set up by using the Windows® operating system. Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximately 5 minutes before the timer recording is due to begin.

STB Refers to set-top box, also known as a cable or satellite box.

Thumbnail A thumbnail is a miniature view on recorded Video Capsules or in playback by Giga Pocket. The main

thumbnail is displayed in calendar view or in the Giga Pocket Explorer list area.

Timer recording A timer recording is a preset video recording event.

Video Capsule A Video Capsule is a virtual container that holds the video images recorded with Giga Pocket Recorder. A

Video Capsule is created on your computer hard disk drive and managed with Giga Pocket Explorer.

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Accessing Giga Pocket Help

For more information about Giga Pocket, follow these steps:

Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs.

Point to Giga Pocket, point to Help, and then select Giga Pocket Help.

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Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your local TV listings. You can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service with your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder for a "one-click" set up of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs1.

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service.

You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site (first time only). The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United States.

U nauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws.

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