Sony VGX-TP1 To connect in CATV mode (Option 2)

n 45 N

Using Your VAIO Computer

To connect in CATV mode (Option 2)

1Connect the two metal hooks on a 75-ohm/300-ohm RCA transformer cable (1) (not supplied) to the screw-type grips at your cable service access (wall outlet) (2).

2Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (3) (supplied) to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable (1). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF (ANALOG) port (4) on the computer.

Contents

Page n 2 N Contents n 3 N n 4 N Before Use Documentation Non-printedDocumentation User Guide Specifications VAIO Recovery Guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support Help and Support Help and Support To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support ❑Manuals & Specifications ❑VAIO Support Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Front Back n 12 N Bottom About the Indicator Lights Setting Up Your Computer To connect a display (HDMI-compatibleTV) To change the sound output device To connect a display (monitor) To connect the AC adapter n 19 N n 20 N Attaching the Rear Cover Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard n 24 N Using the Wireless Keyboard n 25 N n 26 N n 27 N Before you use the keyboard To connect the wireless keyboard n 29 N 4Turn on the computer 5Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to the ON position 6Press the CONNECT button (3) on the front of the computer 7Press the CONNECT button (4) on the bottom of the keyboard n 30 N Using the Touch Pad Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc n 33 N 5Close the tray by pushing it in gently n 34 N Reading and Writing Optical Discs n 35 N n 36 N Notes on writing data to a disc Click to DVD Roxio Easy Media Creator n 38 N Notes on playing discs ❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie ❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc ❑Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Page To play an audio CD To copy files to a disc To play a DVD Using the TV Function To access this on-screenguide n 43 N Setting Up TV Connections VHF/UHF (ANALOG) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) To connect in CATV mode (Option 2) To connect in terrestrial mode (Option 1) To connect in terrestrial mode (Option 2) Connecting with a cable or satellite set-topbox (STB) To connect in STB mode (Option 1) To connect in STB mode (Option 2) n 51 N Using the Remote Commander n 53 N n 54 N n 55 N Controlling your TV volume with the supplied remote commander To insert batteries n 57 N 3Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control n 59 N Using the Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media To view the contents of the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Close To remove a Memory Stick media Using Other Memory Cards To insert a memory card To remove a memory card Using the Internet Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) n 71 N To connect the wireless LAN antenna n 73 N Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) n 76 N Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network To connect to a wireless network To disconnect from a wireless network Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes To select a display Using the Multiple Monitors Function To select the Multiple Monitors mode Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To connect a USB mouse To connect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive Connecting a Printer To connect a printer using the USB port Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camcorder Connecting to a Network (LAN) n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password To add the power-onpassword To change or remove the power-onpassword Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central To use VAIO Central Using the Power Saving Modes To activate Sleep mode To return to Normal mode To change the Sleep mode settings Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Page To change or add a memory module Page Page Page To view the amount of memory Precautions On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer Page Page On Handling Floppy Disks On Handling Discs On Using Headphones On Handling Memory Stick Media On Handling the Hard Disk To avoid damaging your hard disk Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer System Time What should I do if the power indicator lights but my screen stays blank What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Alt If the If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl To restore your computer to normal operating stability What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password Why does it take time before my computer starts VAIO Original Screen Saver System Security To download and install the latest security update Networking Why is the data transfer speed slow How do I avoid data transfer interruptions What are channels Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Optical Discs What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer Open Volume Mixer 1Click Start and Control Panel 2Click System and Maintenance System Driver Driver Details What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Display What should I do if my TV does not show a clear view of the Windows desktop How do I run Windows Aero 2Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 4Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab Printing Microphone Speakers Keyboard Touch Pad Floppy Disks Audio/Video Memory Stick Media Peripherals Support Options Sony Support Information VAIO Update Program Support Information America Online® (Dial-Up) AOL® Music Now AOL® Explorer AOL® Toolbar AOL® Instant Messenger™ Ask Search Assistant Program Support Information (page 142) Ask Toolbar Click to DVD® software DVgate Plus™ software InstantOn Microsoft Corp Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-DayTrial Version of Microsoft® Office Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Movie Maker, Media Player, Works MobiTV® Netscape® Browser Norton Internet Security™ PenPlus for VAIO® PC Protector Suite QL Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Roxio® Easy Media Creator® 9 Suite SmartWi™ Connection Utility SonicStage® software SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software System Mechanic® Trend Micro™ Anti-Spyware Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO® computers VAIO® Action Setup VAIO® Camera Capture Utility VAIO® Camera Utility VAIO® Central VAIO® Diagnostic VAIO® Edit Component VAIO® HDD Protection VAIO Media™ software VAIO® Security Center VAIO® Touch Launcher VAIO® Update WinDVD® software for VAIO® computers Xdrive™ Zoom Utility