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... manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to change without notice. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. customers only. 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, Memory Stick, the Memory...
... manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to change without notice. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. customers only. 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, Memory Stick, the Memory...
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... radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1142 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that are not shielded and grounded...
... radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1142 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that are not shielded and grounded...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote sensor controls (2) Remote sensor Modem cable Power cord Remote control SD/MMC adapter* TV coaxial cable *The SD/MMC adapter is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the computer configuration you purchased. For details about your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support...
... PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub-woofer Keyboard Speakers and speaker power cable Video adapter Mouse Remote sensor controls (2) Remote sensor Modem cable Power cord Remote control SD/MMC adapter* TV coaxial cable *The SD/MMC adapter is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the computer configuration you purchased. For details about your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004* operating system, the software programs included with your computer's online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. The Quick Start also provides resources for information about the computer's operating system. 15 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...
... the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004* operating system, the software programs included with your computer's online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. The Quick Start also provides resources for information about the computer's operating system. 15 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...
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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. 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
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.../full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is...
.../full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is...
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Using the SD/MMC adapter†, this media slot also reads and writes data from and to Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) cards. 22 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...
Using the SD/MMC adapter†, this media slot also reads and writes data from and to Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) cards. 22 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...
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...® media. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 18 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models.
...® media. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 18 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * On certain models, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models.
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AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - Back panel (PCV-RZ50G series) USB MONITOR S VIDEO/VIDEO- VHF/UHF JOYSTICK/MIDI REAR OUT LINE OUT 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. The location of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The back...
AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - Back panel (PCV-RZ50G series) USB MONITOR S VIDEO/VIDEO- VHF/UHF JOYSTICK/MIDI REAR OUT LINE OUT 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. The location of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VIDEO1 INPUT - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) The back...
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... speakers or headphones. Microphone In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor...
... speakers or headphones. Microphone In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series) 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor...
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... specifications sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending 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-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked 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...
... specifications sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending 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-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked 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...
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... 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 the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. Line Out jack† Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. See the specifications sheet for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for information on your computer's hardware configuration 28 See the specifications sheet for optional speakers, or external amplifier. Rear Out...
... 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 the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. Line Out jack† Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. See the specifications sheet for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for information on your computer's hardware configuration 28 See the specifications sheet for optional speakers, or external amplifier. Rear Out...
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... guide of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. 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 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Windows® Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied...
... guide of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. 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 Opens the optical drive 1 tray. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Windows® Media Center. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied...
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... in full-screen mode. 36 MY PICTURES button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. START button Press to view pictures or a slide show. If watching full- 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 text. 4 REW button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter...
... in full-screen mode. 36 MY PICTURES button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. START button Press to view pictures or a slide show. If watching full- 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 text. 4 REW button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter...
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To connect a display MONITOR To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 an emergency. 40
To connect a display MONITOR To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. 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 an emergency. 40
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... Your Computer Follow these benefits by mode. To turn off the computer. See the Limited Warranty Card for an extended period of time, use the Power button to turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for more details. ✍ You are provided with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to turn off your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - If...
... Your Computer Follow these benefits by mode. To turn off the computer. See the Limited Warranty Card for an extended period of time, use the Power button to turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for more details. ✍ You are provided with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to turn off your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - If...
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Depending on the back panel of cable service connection available in your home. 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. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of your in-home cable access, you may...
Depending on the back panel of cable service connection available in your home. 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. See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of your in-home cable access, you may...
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... displayed in the Television Program Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - 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 expired or corrupted. ✍ For more information on using Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004, see the online VAIO Computer User Guide. 75 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set...
... displayed in the Television Program Guide when: ❑ The Guide has not been set up Television Program Guide - 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 expired or corrupted. ✍ For more information on using Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004, see the online VAIO Computer User Guide. 75 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard ❑ Set...
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... appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Resources for Sony® software programs by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your specific model computer, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures...
... appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Resources for Sony® software programs by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your specific model computer, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures...