Quick Start Guide
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... customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Some of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Use of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may...
... customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Some of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Use of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Sub-Woofer 23 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........30 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 33 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables .........34 Connecting the Power Cords 35 Turning On your Computer 36 Registering your Computer 36 Turning Off your Computer 37 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Sub-Woofer 23 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........30 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 33 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables .........34 Connecting the Power Cords 35 Turning On your Computer 36 Registering your Computer 36 Turning Off your Computer 37 11
Quick Start Guide
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... supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with a sub-woofer unit. Line In jack* Connection for the supplied sub-woofer†, speakers or optional headphones. See the specifications sheet for information on selected models. Line Out jack* Connection for an audio device. See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration...
... supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with a sub-woofer unit. Line In jack* Connection for the supplied sub-woofer†, speakers or optional headphones. See the specifications sheet for information on selected models. Line Out jack* Connection for an audio device. See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration...
Quick Start Guide
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To connect a display MONITOR 28 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 MONITOR 28 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.
Quick Start Guide
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To connect a DVI display Connecting a Display (Monitor) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. 29
To connect a DVI display Connecting a Display (Monitor) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. 29
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... for downloading varies by series or show and you cannot search the Guide. Note The Connect to download updated Guide information. If this option is connected to the Internet, Media C enter downloads updated Guide information. You can select during Media C enter Setup: Download when connected is recommended. To manually download Guide information after Media Center is set up connection. Media C enter connects automatically to the Internet to the Internet and download option might not work with your Internet service provider's software. Press the START button on the remote, and...
... for downloading varies by series or show and you cannot search the Guide. Note The Connect to download updated Guide information. If this option is connected to the Internet, Media C enter downloads updated Guide information. You can select during Media C enter Setup: Download when connected is recommended. To manually download Guide information after Media Center is set up connection. Media C enter connects automatically to the Internet to the Internet and download option might not work with your Internet service provider's software. Press the START button on the remote, and...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... to use a new dial-up your ISP system administrator. All rights reserved. For more information, contact your TV signal. Press START Change Guide lineup. , select Settings, select TV, select Guide, and then select Note The Get Guide data feature works only if you have set up Internet connection. Download the Guide manually. My Internet connection does not work If you test your Internet connection and receive a "Test failed" notification in the Media C enter Setup...
... to use a new dial-up your ISP system administrator. All rights reserved. For more information, contact your TV signal. Press START Change Guide lineup. , select Settings, select TV, select Guide, and then select Note The Get Guide data feature works only if you have set up Internet connection. Download the Guide manually. My Internet connection does not work If you test your Internet connection and receive a "Test failed" notification in the Media C enter Setup...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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Download Guide listings manually You can download Guide listings, you must update your Guide regularly to make sure to begin downloading the Guide listings. Note Before you must have your Internet connection © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote to get any last-minute schedule changes. When prompted, press the OK button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Page 203 Select TV. 3. Select Get Guide data. 5. Tip You...
Download Guide listings manually You can download Guide listings, you must update your Guide regularly to make sure to begin downloading the Guide listings. Note Before you must have your Internet connection © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote to get any last-minute schedule changes. When prompted, press the OK button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Page 203 Select TV. 3. Select Get Guide data. 5. Tip You...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... window displays that you have completed your monthly cable bill for more information. Select Reset Guide lineup. 5. Select Add channel. 6. Enter the name of the following reasons: The channel was turned off . Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. To add a missing channel 1. To turn on the channel in Edit Guide listings. An incorrect Guide lineup might have been selected when Media C enter...
... window displays that you have completed your monthly cable bill for more information. Select Reset Guide lineup. 5. Select Add channel. 6. Enter the name of the following reasons: The channel was turned off . Press the START button on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. To add a missing channel 1. To turn on the channel in Edit Guide listings. An incorrect Guide lineup might have been selected when Media C enter...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... Restore default to remove all cases, the set -top box might encounter an error when changing to channels that are not included in the Guide lineup 1. when the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide; When Media C enter changes to a channel that is not part of your TV service package. Media C enter attempts to the Guide lineup. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote...
... Restore default to remove all cases, the set -top box might encounter an error when changing to channels that are not included in the Guide lineup 1. when the box is checked the channel displays in the Guide; When Media C enter changes to a channel that is not part of your TV service package. Media C enter attempts to the Guide lineup. © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Press the START button on the remote...
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..., then Media C enter might encounter an error when changing channels to begin recording a show or hide. Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all the check boxes on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that some set-top boxes have completed your TV service package, the set-top...
..., then Media C enter might encounter an error when changing channels to begin recording a show or hide. Tip Select Edit numbers and then select Restore default to remove all the check boxes on the remote, and then select Settings. 2. Select or clear the check box next to each channel, the inset window displays that some set-top boxes have completed your TV service package, the set-top...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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... about updating the driver. Video does not display If you are notified that Media C enter is unable to display an image in the TV screen when you play live TV, recorded TV, or a file in My Videos, then it might be due to your computer. Tuner error (invalid TV format)-The tuner hardware does not support the TV format for additional information. Enable the audio card in Windows Device Manager...
... about updating the driver. Video does not display If you are notified that Media C enter is unable to display an image in the TV screen when you play live TV, recorded TV, or a file in My Videos, then it might be due to your computer. Tuner error (invalid TV format)-The tuner hardware does not support the TV format for additional information. Enable the audio card in Windows Device Manager...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB)
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... S-video cable (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or rear panels of your compatible VCR or camcorder. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) into the appropriate jacks on the either the front or back panel of the dual audio cable to your computer. 2. Connect a dual audio cable (optional) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel. Connect the video connector...
... S-video cable (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or rear panels of your compatible VCR or camcorder. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) into the appropriate jacks on the either the front or back panel of the dual audio cable to your computer. 2. Connect a dual audio cable (optional) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel. Connect the video connector...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB)
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... the Recorder storage window and set a disk allocation of between 5 and 90 percent. Record your TV programs to the largest drive partition. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Recorder 4. View the recording status, or change the settings for these settings, press Back on the remote control to run the operating system, software programs, and store data files. Customize the general recording settings to removable drives, network drives, or drives with less than...
... the Recorder storage window and set a disk allocation of between 5 and 90 percent. Record your TV programs to the largest drive partition. The Media Center Start menu appears. 2. Recorder 4. View the recording status, or change the settings for these settings, press Back on the remote control to run the operating system, software programs, and store data files. Customize the general recording settings to removable drives, network drives, or drives with less than...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB)
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... computer. Point to VAIO Media, and then click Register to the server. Follow the on -screen installation instructions. 2. This option only allows registered computers access to VAIO Servers. 5. The Device Registration window appears. The Using Other PCs window appears. 3. Restart the client computer after you have installed the VM26Inst.exe file to the client. 1. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then point to open and install it. From the Access Control Settings...
... computer. Point to VAIO Media, and then click Register to the server. Follow the on -screen installation instructions. 2. This option only allows registered computers access to VAIO Servers. 5. The Device Registration window appears. The Using Other PCs window appears. 3. Restart the client computer after you have installed the VM26Inst.exe file to the client. 1. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then point to open and install it. From the Access Control Settings...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB)
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... with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on installation and use. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
... with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on installation and use. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
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... c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click on how to select your Sony computer. Using the Sony Online Support Web site For detailed information about installing additional hard disk drives, see the System Reference Manual. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Click Start from Sony. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you may need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web...
... c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click on how to select your Sony computer. Using the Sony Online Support Web site For detailed information about installing additional hard disk drives, see the System Reference Manual. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Click Start from Sony. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you may need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB)
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... Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software program you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into...
... Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software program you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into...
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... the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left panel, to mute the sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Page 203 If you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged...
... the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left panel, to mute the sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Page 203 If you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged...
Marketing Specifications
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... Quicken users may make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of the International Energy Star Program for Later Playback • IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster • Internet TV Programming Guide • DVD±RW / CD-RW Drive*** - CD- ROM read ) +RW (4X max. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. Simulated graphic shown on hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 9/03 Ver 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RZ46G PROCESSOR...
... Quicken users may make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of the International Energy Star Program for Later Playback • IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster • Internet TV Programming Guide • DVD±RW / CD-RW Drive*** - CD- ROM read ) +RW (4X max. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. Simulated graphic shown on hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 9/03 Ver 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RZ46G PROCESSOR...