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10Industry Canada NoticeThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indica

11ContentsGetting Started ...13Unpacking Your Computer ...14Locating Contro

12Setting Up Microsoft Windows XPcrosoft Windows XPMedia Center Edition 20042004 ...49Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004.

13Getting StarteddCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-a

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start14Unpacking Your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the

Unpacking Your Computer15Manuals❑ VAIO Digital Studio® Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start16❑ Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your

17Locating Controls And PortsAnd PortsThis section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer m

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start18About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series)RZ50G Series)The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access t

About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series)193 Floppy disk driveReads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.4 Floppy disk drive access indic

2Notice© 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start2013 Power indicator (VAIO)Light is white while the computer is on. The indicator turns off when the computer

About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)21About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)V-RZ50C Series)The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start224 Floppy disk drive access indicatorLight is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.

About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)2316 SmartMedia™ media slotReads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start24About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series)l (PCV-RZ50G Series)The back panel of your computer contains the port

About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50G Series)253 Keyboard portConnection for a PS/2 keyboard.4 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a print

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start2611 Speaker DC Out jackConnection for the speaker power cable (supplied).12 Ethernet portConnection for a 10B

About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)27About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)ck Panel (PCV-RZ50C Series)The back panel of your computer contains th

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start284 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE

About the Sub-woofer29About the Sub-wooferwooferCertain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer’s sound capabilit

3The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and othe

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start30About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series)G Series)The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard

About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50G Series)31MAIL Starts the e-mail software program.HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start32KEY DESCRIPTIONFunction The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain task

About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series)33About the Keyboard (PCV-RZ50C Series)50C Series)The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your computer has a standard k

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start34Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly,

About the Remote Control35About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped w

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start362 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press OK to activate the ch

About the Remote Control37Setting up the remote controlp the remote controlInsert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown.9 VOLUM

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39Setting Up Your Computerg Up Your ComputererYour computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The locati

4Safety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the computer configuration you have purchased. See the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start40Connecting a Display (Monitor)y (Monitor)1 Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port.2 If necessary, pl

Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit41Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer UnitUnit1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start424 Insert the RCA plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on t

Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit436 Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.To connect the sub-

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start44Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the compute

Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables45Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the te

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start46Connecting the Power Cordswer Cords1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the disp

Turning On Your Computer47Turning On Your ComputerWhen you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start48Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these b

49Setting Up Microsoft Windows XPosoft Windows XPMedia Center Edition 20042004Welcome to a new and exciting experience in home entertainment, with you

5❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’él

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start50Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004Edition 2004The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004

Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 200451Before you begin using Media CenterThere are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start52Setting Up TV ConnectionsThe best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programm

Setting Up TV Connections53Option 21 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. Connect the other end to the singl

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start54Connecting to a standard antenna (air) systemYou can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna syst

Setting Up TV Connections55To connect in standard antenna mode (air)✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with certain video cables. Depend

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start56Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxxYou can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that

Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box57To connect in set-top box mode (Option 1)VHF/UHFINVHF/UHFOUTTV coaxial cable(optional)Cable serviceaccess

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start58Option 21 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to your cable service access. Connect the other

Connecting the Remote Sensor59Connecting the Remote SensorThe remote sensor communicates with the Media Center remote control, enabling you to change

6Regulatory InformationIf you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers,

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start602 Plug the remote sensor control’s cable into a jack (1 or 2) located on the back of the remote sensor.✍ Whe

Connecting the Remote Sensor613 Place the remote sensor control above the set-top box’s infrared port:1 Attach the double-sided adhesive tape to the t

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start62Setting Up Additional EquipmentThis section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with your VAIO Di

Setting Up Additional Equipment63Option 21 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start64Connecting a TV monitor (display)1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter (supplied) to

Using Media Center65Using Media CenterMedia CenterYou can start Media Center and switch between the different functions by pressing a button on the re

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start66Media Center Start 1 Media Center Start MenuReturns Media Center to the Start menu.2 Back buttonReturns Medi

Using Media Center676 Close Window buttonCloses the Media Center window.7 My VideosPlays and sorts home videos.8 My PicturesDisplays and sorts digital

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start68Exploring Media CenterYou can use several options to explore Media Center, switch screens, locate controls,

Exploring Media Center69Media Center — Media Playback Controls1 Channel Up and Down buttonsChanges the TV channel up (+) or down (-).2 Play/Pause butt

7FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the modem card is a label that contains

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start70Starting the Media Center Setup WizardThe setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about you

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard71Using the setup wizardThe first time you start the Media Center, a setup wizard appears. Follow the steps in M

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start72❑ Check Remote Control — The Media Center uses this interactive step to verify that the remote control is co

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard73❑ Set up Internet Connection — The Media Center setup wizard uses an active Internet connection to set up and

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start74❑ Set up Television Signal — The Media Center setup wizard verifies that your computer is receiving the corr

Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard75❑ Set up Television Program Guide — The Media Center setup wizard enables your computer to automatically conne

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77Using Media Card Slotsdia Card SlotsThis section has information about the CompactFlash®/MicroDrive and SmartMedia slots. Your computer may not be e

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start78Using the CompactFlash/MicroDrive SlotFlash/MicroDrive SlotYour VAIO® computer is equipped with a CompactFla

Using the CompactFlash/MicroDrive Slot79Using the SD/MMC adapter1 Insert an SD or MMC media into the supplied SD/MMC adapter.2 Press until the card lo

8Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)hone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start80Removing a media card or the SD/MMC adapter1 Press the media card eject button to release the media card or

Using the SmartMedia Card Slot81Using the SmartMedia Card SlotYour VAIO® computer is equipped with a SmartMedia™ card slot that supports SmartMedia ca

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start82Removing a SmartMedia cardCarefully pull the extended portion of the SmartMedia card to remove it from the S

Additional Information About Media Cards83Additional Information About Media Cardsbout Media CardsIf you plan to share a CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Sec

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85TroubleshootingbleshootingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on other troubleshooting topics, see the onlin

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start86What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?You can try to locate and close the software progra

87Support Optionspport OptionsSony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for your VAIO® computer. This

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start88❑ Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the soft

Resources for Additional Help and Support89❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your compute

9Disposal of Lithium BatteryyYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For the Sony

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