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... and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or...
... and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or...
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... is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors...
... is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors...
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 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. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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...PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote sensor controls (2) Remote sensor Modem cable Power cord Remote control SD/MMC adapter* TV coaxial cable *The SD/MMC adapter is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. 14 For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/...
...PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote sensor controls (2) Remote sensor Modem cable Power cord Remote control SD/MMC adapter* TV coaxial cable *The SD/MMC adapter is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. 14 For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/...
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... support, safety guidelines and owner information. Provides basic information on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50C model series) System unit Speakers and speaker power cable Power cord Keyboard Modem cable Video adapter Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio® Computer Quick Start - Contains features and specifications of your...
... support, safety guidelines and owner information. Provides basic information on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50C model series) System unit Speakers and speaker power cable Power cord Keyboard Modem cable Video adapter Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio® Computer Quick Start - Contains features and specifications of your...
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... agreements. 16 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer's specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - For more information about hard disk...
... agreements. 16 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer's specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - For more information about hard disk...
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Front panel (PCV-RZ50G series) TV GUIDE MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO 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. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Front panel (PCV-RZ50G series) TV GUIDE MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO 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. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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... sheet. ✍ i.LINK is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is in...
... sheet. ✍ i.LINK is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is in...
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Front panel (PCV-RZ50C series) 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. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 21
Front panel (PCV-RZ50C series) 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. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 21
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...SD/MMC adapter†, this media slot also reads and writes data from and to Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) cards. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to 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...
...SD/MMC adapter†, this media slot also reads and writes data from and to Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) cards. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to 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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...On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads... data from and to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your...
...On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads... data from and to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 24 The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 24 The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports...
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...for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable.... 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on your computer's supplied accessories. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 12 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE...
...for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable.... 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on your computer's supplied accessories. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 12 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE...
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... Out jack† Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port ...such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 8 Joystick/MIDI port Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 10 Speaker ...
... Out jack† Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port ...such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 8 Joystick/MIDI port Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 10 Speaker ...
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...-clockwise to turn on your computer's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for details on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-...woofer unit to enhance your computer's supplied accessories. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low...
...-clockwise to turn on your computer's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for details on the sub-woofer unit. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-...woofer unit to enhance your computer's supplied accessories. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low...
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.... MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet...
.... MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet...
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... between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The Caps Lock indicator lights to perform...
... between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. The Caps Lock indicator lights to perform...
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...; keyboard supplied with your keyboard. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 ... are used to the next. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 33 This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform certain tasks.
...; keyboard supplied with your keyboard. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 ... are used to the next. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 33 This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform certain tasks.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in uppercase. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. When the indicator is equivalent to ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to place the computer in uppercase. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. When the indicator is equivalent to ...
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About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY... more information about your remote control. Press again to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY... more information about your remote control. Press again to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.