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...retail versions. Financial services may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ... logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or ...
...retail versions. Financial services may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ... logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or ...
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.... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Their standards and ... efficiency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 It is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business...
.... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Their standards and ... efficiency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 It is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business...
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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! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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...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/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer... supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series)...
...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/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer... supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series)...
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... on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start also provides resources for information about the computer's operating system. 15 See your computer's online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Contains features and specifications of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50C model...
... on certain VAIO Digital Studio computers. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start also provides resources for information about the computer's operating system. 15 See your computer's online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Contains features and specifications of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50C model...
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... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - 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...
... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - 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...
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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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... (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on operating conditions and proper connection. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is not available with each other. Refer to designate that...LINK connection may not communicate with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is in Stand by mode or turned off when the computer is on. Using the SD/MMC adapter...
... (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on operating conditions and proper connection. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is not available with each other. Refer to designate that...LINK connection may not communicate with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is in Stand by mode or turned off when the computer is on. Using the SD/MMC adapter...
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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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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...
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...
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... USB devices. * On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's supplied accessories, go to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not... available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory ...
... USB devices. * On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer's supplied accessories, go to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not... available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models. About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory ...
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... MIC IN LINE IN D/A OUT PHONE LINE 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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...
... MIC IN LINE IN D/A OUT PHONE LINE 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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...
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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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... device, 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 information on your computer's hardware configuration 28 See ...supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external ...
... device, 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 information on your computer's hardware configuration 28 See ...supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external ...
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...unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. 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. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for...-woofer unit. 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 a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 29
...unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. 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. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for...-woofer unit. 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 a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 29
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VAIO keyboard with Media Center features (PCV-RZ50G series) BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media ...MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures 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.
VAIO keyboard with Media Center features (PCV-RZ50G series) BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media ...MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures 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.
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... when the numeric keypad is equivalent to type letters in certain software programs. Pressing this key is not available with all software programs. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu...
... when the numeric keypad is equivalent to type letters in certain software programs. Pressing this key is not available with all software programs. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are active. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu...
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... Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. 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 (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num ...
... Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. 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 (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num ...
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... mode. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to deactivate the numeric keypad.
... mode. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start KEY DESCRIPTION Standby Press the button to deactivate the numeric keypad.
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Press again to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. See the specifications sheet for more information about your remote control. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL ... 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.
Press again to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. See the specifications sheet for more information about your remote control. Remote Control MUTE STANDBY ABC DEF GHI JKL ... 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.