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... of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of your Sony Service Center. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this computer may not be identical to any machine-readable form...the right to make any time without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Subscriptions to change without prior written approval. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. PROVIDES NO...
... of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of your Sony Service Center. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this computer may not be identical to any machine-readable form...the right to make any time without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Subscriptions to change without prior written approval. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. PROVIDES NO...
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 11 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 11 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable ... not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the system configuration you purchased.
See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable ... not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the system configuration you purchased.
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... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) ...AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on the applications included with your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest Windows operating ...
... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) ...AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on the applications included with your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest Windows operating ...
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... they become corrupted or are erased. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Restores the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal ... equipment and software applications. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with...
... they become corrupted or are erased. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Restores the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal ... equipment and software applications. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with...
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... i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical...
... i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical...
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Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system ... products with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections...
Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system ... products with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections...
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...an audio cable (supplied). Audio In jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). 20 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. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low...
...an audio cable (supplied). Audio In jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). 20 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. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low...
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This section describes the basic functions of your remote commander. 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*. 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
This section describes the basic functions of your remote commander. 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*. 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
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...dialog box. Press again to hide this window.) START button Press to the playback deck. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. The target computer's remote commander software determines the assigned number. (Note: The default setting is 1, if ...deck to start the selected software. Press the button again to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between computers. When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays...
...dialog box. Press again to hide this window.) START button Press to the playback deck. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. The target computer's remote commander software determines the assigned number. (Note: The default setting is 1, if ...deck to start the selected software. Press the button again to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between computers. When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays...
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... more details about the function buttons on your remote commander, see the Giga Pocket Help. 25 REC MODE button Press to stop playback. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to display Video Capsule listings. REC STOP button Press...
... more details about the function buttons on your remote commander, see the Giga Pocket Help. 25 REC MODE button Press to stop playback. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to display Video Capsule listings. REC STOP button Press...
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... to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet... for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet... for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. Back panel (PCV-RX series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 28
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. Back panel (PCV-RX series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 28
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To connect a display (PCV-RZ series model) 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
To connect a display (PCV-RZ series model) 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
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To connect the PCVA-SP4 speakers (PCV-RZ series model) USB 4 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the ...right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of the right speaker into the Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 3 Plug the jack end (yellow) of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack (yellow) on the back of the right speaker. 4 Plug the...
To connect the PCVA-SP4 speakers (PCV-RZ series model) USB 4 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the ...right speaker. 2 Plug the cable attached to the back of the right speaker into the Headphones jack, located on the back panel of your computer. 3 Plug the jack end (yellow) of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack (yellow) on the back of the right speaker. 4 Plug the...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RZ series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER i.LINK S400 OPTICAL 36
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RZ series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER i.LINK S400 OPTICAL 36
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords (PCV-RZ series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords (PCV-RZ series model) KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER 38
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... with additional registration opportunities later. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your computer the first time you turn on , follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up Connection...
... with additional registration opportunities later. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your computer the first time you turn on , follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up Connection...
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... system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your computer for an extended period of time. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your system to shut down on the first... attempt. 42 You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the ...
... system stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your computer for an extended period of time. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your system to shut down on the first... attempt. 42 You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the ...
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Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot some common problems. You can find more detailed information on how to troubleshoot your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. 43
Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot some common problems. You can find more detailed information on how to troubleshoot your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. 43