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... COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. 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 the terms and conditions of the computer, and may ...governed by the terms of the IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. All other trademarks are subject to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation...
... COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. 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 the terms and conditions of the computer, and may ...governed by the terms of the IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. All other trademarks are subject to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation...
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... personnel only. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www...not attempt to the eyes, do not open . Caution-The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed 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. ...
... personnel only. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www...not attempt to the eyes, do not open . Caution-The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed 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. ...
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...to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not available with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's specifications sheet. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer ... configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, go to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub...
...to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not available with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's specifications sheet. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer ... configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your computer, go to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories (For PCV-RZ50G model series) System unit Sub...
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... on setting up and registering 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 - Contains features and specifications of your computer. Provides basic information on certain...
... on setting up and registering 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 - Contains features and specifications of your computer. Provides basic information on certain...
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... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software..., containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your ...
... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software..., containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Specifications - Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your ...
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To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer 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. 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer 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 hard disk. 8 Power switch and Stand by mode. 9 S-video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). About 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 is active. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 ...
...the hard disk. 8 Power switch and Stand by mode. 9 S-video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). About 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 is active. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 ...
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... compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a Memory Stick® media. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer... Stand by mode or turned off. 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to designate that came with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models.
... compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a Memory Stick® media. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer... Stand by mode or turned off. 14 CompactFlash® and MicroDrive media slot Reads and writes data from and to designate that came with all VAIO Digital Studio® computer models.
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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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...PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and 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
...PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and 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 the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * The location of this monitor port may vary, depending on your computer's supplied accessories. 26 See the specifications... sheet for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 12 Ethernet port Connection 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 See the specifications... sheet for information on the computer model purchased. † Certain VAIO computers are supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 13 TV Out (S-video/video...
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...-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. See the specifications sheet for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. 9 Telephone jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for...
...-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. See the specifications sheet for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is available on selected models. Digital/Analog Out jack Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. 9 Telephone jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for...
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See the specifications sheet for details on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's ... the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is 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.
See the specifications sheet for details on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's ... the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is 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.
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... that perform specific functions. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Windows® Media Center. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard.... 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. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30
... that perform specific functions. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Windows® Media Center. MY TV Opens the My TV window of Media Center. MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series) The VAIO® keyboard.... 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. INTERNET Starts the Internet browser. 30
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... for your computer has a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications...to turn off the volume of the speaker. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or ...
... for your computer has a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C series) Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications...to turn off the volume of the speaker. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series) The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or ...
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... control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. Press again to turn off the sound. See the specifications sheet for more...
... control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with Media Center features and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center operating system. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration and supplied accessories. Press again to turn off the sound. See the specifications sheet for more...
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... button Press to the previous channel. If watching full- screen TV press OK to return to view pictures or a slide show. 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. If watching full- screen TV press OK to return to view pictures or a slide show. 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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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 39
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 39
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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 computer's configuration. 49 TV, VCR, music, pictures, and DVD player - This section provides information about ... and exciting experience in home entertainment, with a Media Center remote control, a mouse, or a keyboard. Your new computer and the Media Center integrates all of your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004* (Media Center).
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 computer's configuration. 49 TV, VCR, music, pictures, and DVD player - This section provides information about ... and exciting experience in home entertainment, with a Media Center remote control, a mouse, or a keyboard. Your new computer and the Media Center integrates all of your VAIO Digital Studio® computer and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004* (Media Center).