Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RZ34G User manual

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO®computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and
easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and
software applications included with your system.
View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.
View the VAIO®Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled
software information.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO®computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines
state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.
Unpacking your Computer
Planning An Ergonomic Work Space
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Unpacking your Computer
Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you
purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
Computer and supplied accessories
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories
Manuals
VAIO®Computer Quick Start—Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick
Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information.
Microsoft®Windows®XP guide—Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system.
Online Documentation
VAIO®Computer User Guide —Contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information
on the applications included with your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.
To access the online User Guide:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.
2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder —Included within the online VAIO User Guide, this section contains
information on setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications.
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The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that is used with
the Internet, to locate, record and set up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs.
Specifications —This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO
computer.
To access this online information:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help And Support.
2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO®Computer Specifications..."
Hard Disk Drive Recovery
Your computer is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and
preinstalled software.
For more information about hard disk drive recovery:
Your VAIO®computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover
your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
1. Click Start in the Windows®taskbar, then click Help and Support.
2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.
Other
Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement.
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Planning An Ergonomic Work Space
Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are
several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:
Stable work surface —Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral
equipment.
Ventilation —Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper
ventilation.
Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices —Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input
devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front
of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a
relaxed position when you are using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for
resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table. Position the mouse at the same level
as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during
sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.
Furniture and posture —Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your
feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture—avoid
slouching forward or leaning far backward.
Viewing angle of the display —Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with the top of the
screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye
strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.
Lighting —Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use
indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
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Locating Controls And Ports
This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer.Your computer may not be
equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the
illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, see the online specifications
sheet.
About the Front Panel
About the Back Panel
About the Remote Control
About the Keyboard
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About the Front Panel
The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front
panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the
Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK®ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Front panel
1Optical drive 1
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.
2Optical drive 2
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.
3Floppy disk drive
Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
4Floppy disk drive access indicator
Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.
5Power indicator
Light is blue while the power is on.
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Turns the computer on and off.
7Stand by indicator
Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode.
8Optical drive access indicator
Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.
9Hard disk drive access indicator
Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.
10 S-video In jack
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).
Composite video In jack
Connection for a video cable (optional).
Composite audio L In jack
Connection for an audio cable (optional).
Composite audio R In jack
Connection for an audio cable (optional).
11 Optical drive 1 eject button
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1.
12 Optical drive 2 eject button
Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2.
13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator
Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick®media. The access indicator light is amber when reading or writing
data.
14 Floppy disk eject button
Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Page 8

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
16 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394)
Connection for a compatible digital device.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK
connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products
with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and
proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,
confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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About the Back Panel
The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel
locate and identify the ports on your computer.
Back panel
1AC Input port
Connection for the supplied power cord.
2Mouse port
Connection for a PS/2®mouse.
3Keyboard port
Connection for a PS/2 keyboard.
4Printer port
Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.
5Monitor port1
Connection for a standard display.
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6i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394)
Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam®camcorder.
7Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4)
Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
8Microphone jack
Connection for a microphone (optional).
Headphones jack
Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
Line In jack
Connection for an audio device.
9Monitor port2
Connection for a standard display.
10 Composite audio R Out jack
Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional).
Composite audio L In jack
Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional).
Composite video In jack
Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional).
S-video In jack
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).
11 Telephone jack
Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer.
12 Speaker DC Out jack
Connection for the speaker power cable.
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13 S/P DIF optical out port
Connection for a digital audio or optical device.
14 Ethernet port
Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet.
(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)
15 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack3
Connection for an S-video cable (optional).
16 Monitor (DVI) port
Connection for a DVI monitor.
17 VHF/UHF port
Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied).
18 Modem line jack
Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack.
1T his monitor port may have a cover, indicating that it is not available for use. O n some models, the monitor port location may be in a different location.
2O n some locations, the monitor port location may be in a different location.
3T his feature is available on selected models. See the specifications s heet for information on your computer's hardware configuration
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About the Remote Control
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. The remote control can start and
stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions
of your remote control.
Remote control
1MUTE button
Press to turn off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
2Channel number buttons (1-9)
Press to select specific channels.
(Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.)
JUMP button
Press to go to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.
ENT button
Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons.
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3SIZE button
Press to view the current software in full-screen size. Press again to return the view to its original size.
4AUDIO button
Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.
5DVD angle button
Press to change the camera angle during DVD playback. See the DVD player software for details. This function is not
available for other software.
DVD Subtitle button
Press to turn on/off subtitles or to change the subtitle language during DVD playback. See the DVD player software for
details. This function is not available for other software.
DISPLAY button
During DVD playback in full screen mode, press to show the settings window.
When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. Press again to hide
these views.
TV/VIDEO button
Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR.
(Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.)
6REW and FF buttons
Press to rewind or fast-forward.
PREV and NEXT buttons
Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen.
7TITLE button
The function of this button may vary between DVDs. See the DVD player software instructions for details.
8CANCEL button
When using Giga Pocket software, press to close an error message dialog box. The window returns to its original size when
displayed in full-screen mode.
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9STANDBY button
Press to place the system into Stand by mode.
(Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.)
10 MODE switch
Set the switch from 1to 3, to change the remote control's control between computers. The target computer's remote
control software determines the assigned number.
(Note: The default setting is 1, if you are using a single computer.)
11 MENU button
Press to view a shortcut menu of available software applications. Press again to hide this menu.
(Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. Press the button again to hide this window.)
START button
Press to start the selected software.
CLOSE button
Press to close the current software.
FUNCTION button
When Giga Pocket software is selected with the Menu button, press to switch from the TV/recording deck to the playback
deck.
When using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD.
12 CHANNEL button
Press to change channels automatically (no number input required).
(Note: This function is available for Giga Pocket software only.)
13 VOLUME button
Press to raise or lower the volume.
14 REC button
Press to begin recording.
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REC MODE button
Press to select the recording mode.
REC STOP button
Press to stop recording.
(Note: The REC, REC MODE, and REC STOP functions are available for Giga Pocket software only.)
15 PLAY STOP button
Press to stop playback.
PLAY button
Press to begin playback.
PAUSE button
Press to pause playback.
16 MENU button
Press to display the root menu during DVD playback. Press again to minimize the window. See the DVD player software for
details.
When using Giga Pocket software, press to display Video Capsule listings.
When using SonicStage software, press to display Playlists.
When using VAIO Media software, press to display the main menu.
17 Direction and ENTER buttons
Press a direction arrow to navigate. Press ENTER to select.
18 RETURN button
Press to return to the previous screen.
(Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.)
For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help.
To set up the remote control
Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control as shown.
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Under normal use, the AA batteries may last up to six months. If your remote control does not operate properly, the
batteries may need to be replaced.
If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
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About the Keyboard
Your VAIO®keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.
VAIO Keyboard
KEY DESCRIPTION
Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task
associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.
Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers.
Mute Press the button to turn off the volume of the speaker. Press the Mute button again to restore
sound.
Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key
briefly, to resume normal operation.
Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Press the
Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate
the numeric keypad.
Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen.
Applications
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. Pressing this key
is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button.
Windows
The key with the Microsoft®Windows®logo, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is
equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar.
INDICATORS FUNCTION
Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is activated. When the indicator is off, the directional
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arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active.
Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase. When
the indicator is off, the letters appear in lower case as you type.
Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. When the
indicator is off, the screen scrolls normally. This function is not available with all software applications.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls,
ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific
hardware configuration.
Connecting a Display (Monitor)
Connecting the Speakers
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables
Connecting the Power Cords
Turning On Your Computer
Registering your Computer
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