Sony PCV-RZ26G - Vaio Desktop Computer User manual

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varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured
to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with
respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-
on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representa-
tions or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may
choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you
and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer.
Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and soft-
ware in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full doc-
umentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without
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©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory
Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, and VAIO are trademarks
of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and
Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.
Wordperfect, QuatroPro, CorelCENTRAL, and Corel Presentations are trademarks of Corel
Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/03
SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3.06GHz†
• 1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
• 533MHz Front Side Bus
• 160GB†† 7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
• DVD+
-RW / CD-RW Drive***
• DVD-ROM Drive
•Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder
• Watch Live TV
• Record Shows for Later Playback
• Internet TV Programming Guide
• Analog Video Input for 8mm or VHS
Camcorders
• 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
(nVIDIA®GeForce4™MX 440)
• 64MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
• High-Speed Internet Ready with
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK®(IEEE
1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1
• Memory Stick®Media Slot
• Programmable VAIO Smart™Keyboard
¾ Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder
¾ Watch and Record TV Programs
¾ DVD+
-RW / CD-RW - Create Your Own DVDs!***
¾ Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3.06GHz†with HT Technology
¾ 1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR / 160GB†† 7200rpm HD
¾ 64MB nVIDIA®GeForce4™MX 440 Graphics
¾ i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) Interface and Six USB 2.0 Connectors1
Sony VAIO Digital Studio
™
PC
PCV
PCV-RZ26G -RZ26G
FEATURES
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394)
Video Audio Integrated Operation
With
Personal Video
Recorder & DVD
Recorder
MODEL
PCV-RZ26G
PROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3.06GHz†with
Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology
CACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
FRONT SIDE BUS SPEED
533MHz
STANDARD RAM
1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
HARD DRIVE
160GB†† 7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
DVD-RW / CD-RW DRIVE***
DVD+
-RW
-RW
(4X max. write / 2X max. rewrite / 2X max.
read)
+RW (4X max. write / 2.4X max. rewrite / 2.4X
max. read)
CD-RW (16X max. write / 10X max. rewrite / 32X
max. read)
DVD-ROM
16X max. DVD-ROM Read
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
VIDEO & GRAPHICS
4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
(nVIDIA®GeForce4™MX 440)
64MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
Giga PocketTM MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder
board with TV Tuner
ETHERNET
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
MODEM
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
EXPANSION SLOTS
One AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (two occupied)
Memory Stick®Media Slot
EXPANSION BAYS
Two 5.25" Half-Height (occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
PORT CONNECTORS
Six USB 2.0 (two front/four rear)
Two PS/2®(Mouse/Keyboard)
One VGA/DVI monitor port
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel / One Line In
One 6pin i.LINK port (rear)/ One 4pin (front)
One Headphone / One Microphone
S-Video: Two Inputs/ One Output
Composite Video / Audio Input
Stereo Line Input/Output
Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Speakers (Stereo)
VAIO Smart™Keyboard / PS/2®Wheel Mouse
4pin-4pin i.LINK cable
TV Coaxial cable
Two Composite to S-Video Adapters
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)
POWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
DIMENSIONS (CPU)
8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D)
WEIGHT (CPU)
28.5 lbs.
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
Click to DVDTM - DVD Creation
PictureGear StudioTM - Digital Photo
DVgate™ - Digital Video
SonicStage™for VAIO®PC - Music
MovieShaker™ - Digital Video
Network Smart Capture - Video Webcast
VAIO MediaTM - Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
Sony PCs use Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Operating Systems
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OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Adobe®Premiere®LE
Microsoft®Works®7.0
Microsoft®Age of Empires®2.0
MoodLogic®2.5
Intuit Quicken®20022
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements
Veritas®RecordNowTM
Microsoft®Money®20033
Microsoft®Encarta®Online4
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader®
Apple QuickTime®
Microsoft®Outlook®Express
RealNetworks®RealOne
TM
Player
ANTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
McAfee®SecutrityCenterTM*3
Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
ONLINE CENTER
VAIO Support Agent
America Online®**
EarthLink TotalAccess™**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service (upon
registration; 90 days without registration)*
LIMITED WARRANTY
One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90
days without registration)*
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
* Display sold separately.
† GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors
may affect application performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to Hard Drive capaci-
ty. Accessible capacity may vary.
* Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
*** DVD compatibility is not universal.
1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a prod-
uct contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.
2 Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
3 Certain Features are time limited.
4 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online
version. Internet access required; additional fees (including tele-
phone/long distance charges) may also apply.