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...herein, in whole or in part without notice. Updates and additions 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,...service providers may not be identical to this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that effectively reduce energy consumption. PS/2 is prohibited....
...herein, in whole or in part without notice. Updates and additions 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,...service providers may not be identical to this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that effectively reduce energy consumption. PS/2 is prohibited....
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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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... online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with Speaker power cable...
... online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with Speaker power cable...
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...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 the applications included with your system, how to use the basic features of your..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 It also includes information on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the ...
...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 the applications included with your system, how to use the basic features of your..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 It also includes information on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the ...
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... Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your VAIO computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications...
... Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder-(For models equipped with your VAIO computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications...
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... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ 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 ...
... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ 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 ...
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...; 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 compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk...
...; 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 compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk...
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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-.... 10 Monitor (DVI) port‡ Connection for a DVI monitor. 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the 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...
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-.... 10 Monitor (DVI) port‡ Connection for a DVI monitor. 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the 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...
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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 The remote commander can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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.
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 The remote commander can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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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... or lower the volume. 24 FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. Press the... button again to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between computers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. CLOSE button Press to close the current software. The window returns...
... or lower the volume. 24 FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is not available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. Press the... button again to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between computers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. CLOSE button Press to close the current software. The window returns...
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... Press to display Video Capsule listings. When using SonicStage software, press to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for details. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select the recording mode. When using Giga Pocket...
... Press to display Video Capsule listings. When using SonicStage software, press to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for details. When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu. 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select the recording mode. When using Giga Pocket...
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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 ... peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 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.
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 ... peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 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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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® ... 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...
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® ... 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...
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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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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 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 jack end (black) of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. 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 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 jack end (black) of the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. To connect the PCVA-SP4 speakers (PCV-RZ series model) USB 4 34
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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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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 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.
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... problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Communicate with additional registration opportunities later. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you turn your computer on, follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Warranty Card for...
... problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Communicate with additional registration opportunities later. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you turn your computer on, follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Warranty Card for...
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...the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you are ready to turn off the computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power ... You may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 42 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure if your...
...the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you are ready to turn off the computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power ... You may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 42 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure if your...
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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