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... AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or...
... AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or...
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... system, how to use the basic features of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included with Giga Pocket features) Audio cable (1) Video cable (1) Video cable adapter (2) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering...
... system, how to use the basic features of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included with Giga Pocket features) Audio cable (1) Video cable (1) Video cable adapter (2) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering...
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... they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Restores the software applications that is used to...
... they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Restores the software applications that is used to...
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... Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports...
... Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports...
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... while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data... a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from...
... while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data... a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from...
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... for a microphone (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. ...computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack** Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket...
... for a microphone (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. ...computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack** Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket...
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See the online specification sheet for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 16 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 17 Modem line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. *... This monitor port may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with your computer may be in...
See the online specification sheet for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 16 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 17 Modem line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. *... This monitor port may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with your computer may be in...
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The remote commander can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Remote control MODE III PC 1 2 3 APPLICATION MENU START CLOSE FUNCTION SIZE TV/VIDEO TITLE * The remote commander is supplied with models that are controlled with Giga Pocket features. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are equipped with the remote commander*. This section describes the basic functions of your remote commander.
The remote commander can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Remote control MODE III PC 1 2 3 APPLICATION MENU START CLOSE FUNCTION SIZE TV/VIDEO TITLE * The remote commander is supplied with models that are controlled with Giga Pocket features. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are equipped with the remote commander*. This section describes the basic functions of your remote commander.
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...view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. See the DVD player software for details. When using Giga Pocket software, press to hide these views. Press again to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. ENT button Press to ...the previous channel. About the Remote Control (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn on the monitor/display. 5 DVD angle button Press to change the camera angle during DVD playback....
...view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. See the DVD player software for details. When using Giga Pocket software, press to hide these views. Press again to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. ENT button Press to ...the previous channel. About the Remote Control (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn on the monitor/display. 5 DVD angle button Press to change the camera angle during DVD playback....
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... are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from 1 to 3, to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software only.) 13 VOLUME button Press to the playback deck. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. When using a single...
... are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from 1 to 3, to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software only.) 13 VOLUME button Press to the playback deck. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. When using a single...
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Press again to navigate. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to minimize the window. REC STOP button Press to stop playback. See the DVD player software for Giga Pocket software.) ✍ For more details about... 16 MENU button Press to select the recording mode. REC MODE button Press to display the root menu during DVD playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for details. PLAY button Press to display Playlists. Press ENTER...
Press again to navigate. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to minimize the window. REC STOP button Press to stop playback. See the DVD player software for Giga Pocket software.) ✍ For more details about... 16 MENU button Press to select the recording mode. REC MODE button Press to display the root menu during DVD playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for details. PLAY button Press to display Playlists. Press ENTER...
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... is subject to any time without written permission is a registered trademark of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman...
... is subject to any time without written permission is a registered trademark of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman...
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... viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada viii Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 7 Icon Labels 8 I/O Connectors 10 Expansion Slots 14 Chapter 2 -
... viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada viii Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 7 Icon Labels 8 I/O Connectors 10 Expansion Slots 14 Chapter 2 -
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... Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory Configurations 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69...
... Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory Configurations 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69...
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... high/full/low-speed USB devices. * The audio and video connections are available only on the back of the system. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket™ features. † To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the 6-pin i.LINK port on models equipped with...USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to a video cable (supplied). A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port.
... high/full/low-speed USB devices. * The audio and video connections are available only on the back of the system. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket™ features. † To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the 6-pin i.LINK port on models equipped with...USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to a video cable (supplied). A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port.
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VIDEO OUTPUT - - VIDEO1 INPUT - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE Speaker DC Out jack Printer port S/P DIF Out port Ethernet port DVI Monitor port (Not available on all models) VHF/UHF port Modem line jack Identifying Components 7 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features) AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port i.LINK port USB3, USB4, USB5, USB6 ports Microphone, Headphone, Line In jacks VGA Monitor port (Not available on all models) AV Out jacks AV In jacks Telephone jack MONITOR USB MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO -
VIDEO OUTPUT - - VIDEO1 INPUT - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE Speaker DC Out jack Printer port S/P DIF Out port Ethernet port DVI Monitor port (Not available on all models) VHF/UHF port Modem line jack Identifying Components 7 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features) AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port i.LINK port USB3, USB4, USB5, USB6 ports Microphone, Headphone, Line In jacks VGA Monitor port (Not available on all models) AV Out jacks AV In jacks Telephone jack MONITOR USB MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO -
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Only one slot can be occupied at a time. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on the configuration you purchased. Occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card.* Available for expansion. Slot No. 5 Slot No. 4 Slot No. 3 Slot No. 1, 2 Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Occupied...
Only one slot can be occupied at a time. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on the configuration you purchased. Occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card.* Available for expansion. Slot No. 5 Slot No. 4 Slot No. 3 Slot No. 1, 2 Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Occupied...
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... as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing...
... as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing...
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Replacing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 26 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Side Panel To replace the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Align tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame. 2 Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis, until the tabs lock the panel into place.
Replacing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 26 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Side Panel To replace the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Align tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame. 2 Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis, until the tabs lock the panel into place.
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... at least 512 MB of the chassis to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! The Giga Pocket card is expandable to all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening...
... at least 512 MB of the chassis to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! The Giga Pocket card is expandable to all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening...