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WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are available to any time without notice and may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to U.S. USE OF THE SOFTWARE ... of the software may apply). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR...
WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are available to any time without notice and may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to U.S. USE OF THE SOFTWARE ... of the software may apply). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR...
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... beam. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. For questions regarding your product or for details on the computer configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ...desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. to disassemble the drive cabinet. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
... beam. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. For questions regarding your product or for details on the computer configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ...desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. to disassemble the drive cabinet. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
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Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote ...computer, go to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not available with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer...
Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote ...computer, go to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not available with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer...
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... specifications of your computer. 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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. It also includes information on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers...
... specifications of your computer. 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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. It also includes information on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers...
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... that recovers your computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software -
... that recovers your computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software -
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To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 17
To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 17
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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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...the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is placed in Stand by indicator Turns the computer on and off. The indicator light is amber when the computer is amber while reading and writing data from the floppy disk drive. 19 Composite video In jack ...the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Media Center indicator Light is blue when a specific Media Center feature...
...the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is placed in Stand by indicator Turns the computer on and off. The indicator light is amber when the computer is amber while reading and writing data from the floppy disk drive. 19 Composite video In jack ...the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Media Center indicator Light is blue when a specific Media Center feature...
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..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to designate that came ... device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. The indicator turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode or turned off. 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads...
..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to designate that came ... device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. The indicator turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode or turned off. 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads...
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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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...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 ... 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 computer's specifications sheet. 23
...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 ... 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 computer's specifications sheet. 23
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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-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (... S-video cable. 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit. See the specifications sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending...
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-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (... S-video cable. 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit. See the specifications sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending...
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...for a joystick or MIDI device. 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6...an audio device. Line Out jack† Connection for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. See the specifications sheet for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones.
...for a joystick or MIDI device. 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6...an audio device. Line Out jack† Connection for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. See the specifications sheet for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones.
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... unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. See the specifications sheet for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn ...on your computer's sound capability. 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 ...
... unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. See the specifications sheet for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn ...on your computer's sound capability. 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 ...
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EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the ...the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard with additional keys that perform specific functions. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30 This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with Media Center features (PCV-RZ50G series) BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 ...
EJECT 2 Opens the optical drive 2 tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. GUIDE Opens the ...the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard with additional keys that perform specific functions. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30 This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with Media Center features (PCV-RZ50G series) BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 ...
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...specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 turn off the volume of the speakers. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) ...
...specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 turn off the volume of the speakers. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) ...
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...recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. See the specifications sheet for more information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. 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 ...
...recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. See the specifications sheet for more information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. 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 ...
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... button Press to the previous channel. screen TV press OK to return to view TV in full-screen mode. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press OK to activate the channel selection.) 3 CLEAR button Use as a backspace key to delete entered...
... button Press to the previous channel. screen TV press OK to return to view TV in full-screen mode. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press OK to activate the channel selection.) 3 CLEAR button Use as a backspace key to delete entered...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 39
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 39
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..., a mouse, or a keyboard. into one location that is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio® computers. See your online specifications sheet for more information about setting up Media Center, your entertainment sources - Your new computer and the Media Center integrates all of your computer, TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and other peripheral equipment...
..., a mouse, or a keyboard. into one location that is available on certain VAIO Digital Studio® computers. See your online specifications sheet for more information about setting up Media Center, your entertainment sources - Your new computer and the Media Center integrates all of your computer, TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and other peripheral equipment...