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... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is prohibited. Use of such software is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of license agreements enclosed with this computer may not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service...
... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is prohibited. Use of such software is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of license agreements enclosed with this computer may not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service...
Quick Start Guide
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... result in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different...
... result in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different...
Quick Start Guide
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... Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series 24 About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series 27 About the Sub-woofer 29 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series 30 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series 33 About the Remote Control 35 Setting Up Your Computer 39 Connecting a Display (Monitor 40 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........41 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 44 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables .........45 Connecting the Power Cords 46 Turning On Your Computer 47 Registering Your Computer 48 Turning...
... Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series 24 About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series 27 About the Sub-woofer 29 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series 30 About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series 33 About the Remote Control 35 Setting Up Your Computer 39 Connecting a Display (Monitor 40 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........41 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 44 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables .........45 Connecting the Power Cords 46 Turning On Your Computer 47 Registering Your Computer 48 Turning...
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... connection. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The indicator turns off . 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to designate that came with each other. Using the SD/MMC adapter...
... connection. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The indicator turns off . 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to designate that came with each other. Using the SD/MMC adapter...
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... Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. Rear Out jack Connection for an audio device. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. 9 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on your computer's hardware configuration ‡ This feature is for LAN connections only.) 12 TV Out (S-video/video) jack‡ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 13 Monitor...
... Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. Rear Out jack Connection for an audio device. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. 9 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on your computer's hardware configuration ‡ This feature is for LAN connections only.) 12 TV Out (S-video/video) jack‡ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 13 Monitor...
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... computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access...
... computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access...
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... displayed in the Television Program Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - Media Center - The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to the Internet and download new Guide information. ❑ Guide information is not available for your location, from the Microsoft TV listings service provider. ❑ Media Center has determined that the existing Guide information on your Television Program Guide. Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set...
... displayed in the Television Program Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - Media Center - The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically connect to the Internet to the Internet and download new Guide information. ❑ Guide information is not available for your location, from the Microsoft TV listings service provider. ❑ Media Center has determined that the existing Guide information on your Television Program Guide. Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set...
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See the online Specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Turning Off your Computer Page 32 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
See the online Specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Turning Off your Computer Page 32 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
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... connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. See the online Specifications...
... connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. See the online Specifications...
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... camcorder may have either the front or back panel of your compatible VCR or camcorder. Connect the other end of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate port on your computer. 2. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1. Connecting devices with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either standard video or S-video connection capability.
... camcorder may have either the front or back panel of your compatible VCR or camcorder. Connect the other end of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate port on your computer. 2. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1. Connecting devices with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either standard video or S-video connection capability.
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... control - to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - to the Settings window. After changing these settings, press Back on the remote control to return to block selected programs. Set up remote control - to set telephone notifications. Page 143 to view information about Media Center. 5. Your computer does not currently support the notifications. Autoplay - to select a download method. Set up Internet connection - Follow the onscreen instructions...
... control - to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - to the Settings window. After changing these settings, press Back on the remote control to return to block selected programs. Set up remote control - to set telephone notifications. Page 143 to view information about Media Center. 5. Your computer does not currently support the notifications. Autoplay - to select a download method. Set up Internet connection - Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... Back on your TV programs are recorded. 5. Press OK. View the recording status, or change the settings for TV recording is affected when the hard disk drive becomes full. About storage space for recorded TV programs. Recording defaults - Point the remote control at the remote sensor, and press the Start button. The television RECORDER window appears. Media Center - The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Recorder 4. Page 144
... Back on your TV programs are recorded. 5. Press OK. View the recording status, or change the settings for TV recording is affected when the hard disk drive becomes full. About storage space for recorded TV programs. Recording defaults - Point the remote control at the remote sensor, and press the Start button. The television RECORDER window appears. Media Center - The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Recorder 4. Page 144
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... all connectable devices to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. Click Save. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions to open and install it. Select the option, Restrict access this computer to access this computer from other devices connected to the server. Verify your storage media's data capacity before attempting to VAIO Media. 2. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Get Installer. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then point to save the program. The VAIO Media Console window...
... all connectable devices to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. Click Save. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions to open and install it. Select the option, Restrict access this computer to access this computer from other devices connected to the server. Verify your storage media's data capacity before attempting to VAIO Media. 2. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Get Installer. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then point to save the program. The VAIO Media Console window...
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... Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the system configuration purchased. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. See the instructions supplied with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices...
... Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the system configuration purchased. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. See the instructions supplied with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices...
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... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program: 1. Click Start from Sony. Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web site for more information. About hard disk drive recovery When you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows®...
... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program: 1. Click Start from Sony. Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web site for more information. About hard disk drive recovery When you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows®...
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... online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. 2. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to read the disc. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer models . Click Performance and Maintenance and...
... online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. 2. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to read the disc. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer models . Click Performance and Maintenance and...
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... I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. Page 227 Place a check mark in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and...
... I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. Page 227 Place a check mark in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and...
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... Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
... Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
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... and DVD disc-mastering software. The SonicStage software program gives you to start recording right away. RealOne Player is a fast, easy way to Sony Electronics Inc. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all -in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. Microsoft directs the data to organize your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. VAIO Action Setup Sony...
... and DVD disc-mastering software. The SonicStage software program gives you to start recording right away. RealOne Player is a fast, easy way to Sony Electronics Inc. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all -in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. Microsoft directs the data to organize your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. VAIO Action Setup Sony...
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... Sony Online Support Web site provides: Information about your specific model computer, such as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs...
... Sony Online Support Web site provides: Information about your specific model computer, such as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs...