User manual SONY VAIO VGN-A170

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life. Page 1 Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. Applying Ergonomics Storing Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] 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 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 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 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. 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 device (optional). Connect a third TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter device. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the port replicator. Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable (optional) to the double-connection end of the splitter device. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 2. 3. 4. To connect in STB m ode (Option 1) Option 2 1. Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set-top box (STB). Page 166 2. 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. Connect one end of a stereo A/V dubbing cable 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 Composite Audio-R (IN), Composite Audio-L (IN), and Composite Video (IN) jacks on the port replicator, matching the plug and jack colors. 3. 4. To connect in STB m ode (Option 2) Page 167 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 port replicator. [. . . ] THE SONY SOFTWARE AND ANY UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY FOREIGN ENTITY OR "FOREIGN PERSON" AS DEFINED BY U. S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANYONE WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN, NATIONAL OR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SONY SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOREGOING AND YOU ARE WARRANTING THAT YOU ARE NOT A "FOREIGN PERSON" OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF A FOREIGN PERSON. (I) THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. [. . . ]