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... be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of such software is prohibited. Subscriptions to change without notice. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to online...
... be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of such software is prohibited. Subscriptions to change without notice. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to online...
Quick Start Guide
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... Operation with cables, connected to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1142 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is likely to comply with the limits for help. This equipment has been tested and found to result in a particular installation. Operation ...Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. All cables used in interference to radio and television reception. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number...
... Operation with cables, connected to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1142 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is likely to comply with the limits for help. This equipment has been tested and found to result in a particular installation. Operation ...Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. All cables used in interference to radio and television reception. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Oradell, NJ 07649, USA Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number...
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... Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series 21 About the Back 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...
... Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series 21 About the Back 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...
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... an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The access indicator light is not available with your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is amber when reading or writing data. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating...
... an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The access indicator light is not available with your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is amber when reading or writing data. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating...
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... VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF TV coaxial cable (supplied) 52 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. To connect in your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables...
... VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF TV coaxial cable (supplied) 52 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. To connect in your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables...
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Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set up . ❑ You have not agreed to the Television Program Guide's Terms of Service. ❑ The Media Center cannot connect to update your computer is expired or corrupted. ✍ For more information on your 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 displayed in the Television Program Guide when...
Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set up . ❑ You have not agreed to the Television Program Guide's Terms of Service. ❑ The Media Center cannot connect to update your computer is expired or corrupted. ✍ For more information on your 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 displayed in the Television Program Guide when...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. 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 ...
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. 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 ...
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... your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your home. Page 46 Setting...
... your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your home. Page 46 Setting...
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... RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on thPeage 53 Connect the other ends of your computer. 2. Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on either the front or rear panels of the dual audio cable to your compatible VCR or camcorder. 3. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1. You can connect a VCR...
... RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on thPeage 53 Connect the other ends of your computer. 2. Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on either the front or rear panels of the dual audio cable to your compatible VCR or camcorder. 3. To connect a VCR or cam corder (Option 1) Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1. You can connect a VCR...
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... instructions. Privacy - After changing these settings, press Back on the remote control to return to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to view information about Media Center. 5. to block selected programs. Set up remote control - Page 143 to select a download method. Set up Internet connection...
... instructions. Privacy - After changing these settings, press Back on the remote control to return to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to view information about Media Center. 5. to block selected programs. Set up remote control - Page 143 to select a download method. Set up Internet connection...
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... Recording Settings You can free up hard disk space to run the operating system, software programs, and store data files. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to change how and when your TV programs to the largest drive partition. Change the settings that control recording space. Press OK. Review a list of between 5 and 90 percent. Record your TV programs are recorded. 5. After changing these options: History - Your computer...
... Recording Settings You can free up hard disk space to run the operating system, software programs, and store data files. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to change how and when your TV programs to the largest drive partition. Change the settings that control recording space. Press OK. Review a list of between 5 and 90 percent. Record your TV programs are recorded. 5. After changing these options: History - Your computer...
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... be turned on -screen installation instructions. 2. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Start on each client computer. From the VAIO Media submenu, point to Server Administration, and click to All Programs. 4. This option only allows registered computers access to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. The Using Other PCs window appears. 3. Click Save. 5. Save the file, VM26Inst.exe, to a blank storage media, such as a CD-R, CD-RW or Memory Stick® media, to...
... be turned on -screen installation instructions. 2. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Start on each client computer. From the VAIO Media submenu, point to Server Administration, and click to All Programs. 4. This option only allows registered computers access to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. The Using Other PCs window appears. 3. Click Save. 5. Save the file, VM26Inst.exe, to a blank storage media, such as a CD-R, CD-RW or Memory Stick® media, to...
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... PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Page 170 Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your digital devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- i.LINK is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Refer to the documentation supplied with your i.LINK device for information on installation and use...
... PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Page 170 Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your digital devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- i.LINK is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Refer to the documentation supplied with your i.LINK device for information on installation and use...
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... the the edges. 6. See Replacing the side panel. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 5. Page 181 Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on the bottom edge...
... the the edges. 6. See Replacing the side panel. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 5. Page 181 Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on the bottom edge...
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... 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 Sony. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is not supplied with other media drives , s uc h as a M emory Stic k®, SmartM edia , C ompac tFlas h®, or M ic rodrive media s lot. About hard disk drive recovery When you may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options...
... 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 Sony. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is not supplied with other media drives , s uc h as a M emory Stic k®, SmartM edia , C ompac tFlas h®, or M ic rodrive media s lot. About hard disk drive recovery When you may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options...
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... DVDs to play the disc on its packaging, you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of your optical drive. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer models . To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
... DVDs to play the disc on its packaging, you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of your optical drive. Check the connections between different V A I O ® c omputer models . To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To verify or change your speakers and the computer. 5. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc...
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... and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with installation. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. 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...
... and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with installation. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. 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...
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... -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer may vary, depending upon your printer, follow these steps: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Select a similar printer that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
... -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer may vary, depending upon your printer, follow these steps: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Select a similar printer that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
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... music. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all of Quicken software must upgrade for the novice user to video - Download music directly to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime Player or any other versions. With ACID software, you need to produce, arrange, and edit your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. this software has everything and play QuickTime...
... music. RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all of Quicken software must upgrade for the novice user to video - Download music directly to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime Player or any other versions. With ACID software, you need to produce, arrange, and edit your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. this software has everything and play QuickTime...
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... Sony Online Support Web site. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you would like to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Serial number2. Operating system. 5. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance...
... Sony Online Support Web site. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you would like to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Serial number2. Operating system. 5. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance...