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N Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide PC V - RZ series / PCV -1116.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 1 nN Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporatio n. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in pa rt, may not be reproduced, translated, or redu ced to any machin e- readable form without prior written approval.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 2 nN T rademarks Sony , DVgate, Giga Pocket, i.LINK and the i.LINK logo, MovieShaker , PictureGear Studio, PicoPlayer , Network Smart Capture, Son i cStag.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 3 nN E NERGY S TA R ® As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner , Sony has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guideline s for energy efficiency .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 4 nN Safety information Warnings General ❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an inco rrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not co vered by the guarantee.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 5 nN Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning st orm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless th e jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 6 nN Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe r relevant provisio ns of Europe an Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telec ommunications terminal equipm ent Directive).
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 7 nN Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery t hat should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product. If you wa nt to replace the battery, please contact VAIO-Li nk: http://www .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 8 nN We l c om e Congratulations o n purchasing a Sony VAIO de sktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technolo gy in audio, video, computing and communications to pro vide you with state-of-the-art per sonal computing.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 9 nN ❑ Excellent customer support - If you ar e experiencing an y problems wi th your computer , pleas e check the V AIO-Link web site for a possibl e solution: http://www .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 10 nN Online documentation The online documentation includes the following guide s: 1 The Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide : ❑ Using your V AIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 11 nN ❑ Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a sy stem and application recovery . 3 The Giga Pocket manual explains how to watch an d record TV and video on your PC.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 12 nN Y our Sony V AIO desktop and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box: ✍ T h e phone cable and plug ada pter are used to connect the internal modem.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 13 nN Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible, try and take into acco unt the following ergonomic consideration s when using your new computer, whether at h.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 14 nN ❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Pl ace the keyboard directly in front of yo u (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wri sts in a neutral, comforta ble positio n (2) while using the keyboard or mouse – not at an angle.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 15 nN Using your V AIO desktop This section describes how to start using your computer an d how to use your computer’s internal and external devices.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 16 nN Starting your computer Once you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Started guide, yo u can begin to use your computer. To start up your computer, proceed as follows : 1 Press the power button on your monitor to turn the display on (1).
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 17 nN Shutting down your computer It is important that you shut down your computer proper ly so you do not lose unsaved data. To shut down your computer, proceed as fo llows: 1 Click the Start button.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 18 nN Using the keyboard This section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard. ★ T i p: Y our k e yboard has an ergonomic desi gn. Y ou can put it in an upward position on its backside to save space on your desk.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 19 nN Keys Descriptions Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 20 nN Indicator LEDs (12) A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock, Num Lock , and Scr oll Lock functions are active. Standby button (13) Press this button either to start up your computer , or to enter Standby mode, or to resume from a power saving mode.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 21 nN Combinations and functi ons with the Windows ® key Combinations Functi on + <F1> Displays Windows ® Help and Support Center . + <T ab> Switches the selected button on the taskbar .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 22 nN Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Combinations/ Feature Functions <Fn> + Moves the view to the next page down. <Fn> + Moves the view to the previous page up. <Fn> + Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 23 nN Indicators Using the shortcut keys Press a shortcut key ( <S> Key) to start your favourite software with out having to click the shortcu t icon on the de sktop. Use an <S> Key simply by pressing it.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 24 nN Setting up the monitor If your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it ma y be deli vered with a digital 15" or 17'' LCD (XGA TFT) monitor or with a common analogue CRT monitor, de pending on your model and vendor.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 25 nN Using the TV function For details on using Sony’s Giga Pocket softw are, pleas e see the dedicated online guide.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 26 nN Starting to use Giga Pocket The following ports are located on the back of your desktop: 1 Right audio-in channel 2 Left audio-in channel 3.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 27 nN To connect terrestrial or ca ble TV to your computer, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of your antenna cable / cable-TV cable (not supplied) into the Antenna port (5 ) on the back of the computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 28 nN Using the remote control Your VAIO comes with a remote con trol with which you can contro l Giga Pocket, SonicSta ge and PowerDVD for VAIO. Before you can use the remote control, you must insert two AA alkaline bat teries and connect the infrared receiver.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 29 nN The following illustration and table describe the remote control’s features. Pl ease see Giga Po cket’s online Help files, within the software itself, for more details.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 30 nN Button Functio n 1 MUTE T emporarily mutes the sound. Pressi ng it again restores the sound.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 31 nN 13 SUBTITLE This is a universal DVD playback fun ction and is not used for Giga Pocket. Use it to turn on/off the subtitles or change the lang uage of the subtitles wh ile playing back D VDs, as long as this function is supported by the DVD movie.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 32 nN 25 CANCEL Closes the error message dialog box. The window returns to its original size when displayed in fu ll-screen mode. 26 RETURN This is a universal DVD playback functio n and is not used for Giga Pocket.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 33 nN Using the optical mouse Your computer is delivere d with a VAIO PS/2 opt ical mouse, which uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. Avoid using the mouse on a piece of glass or other transparent mater ial, as this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 34 nN Using the DVD drives Your computer is equipped with b oth a DVD±RW and a DVD-ROM drive. ❑ The DVD±RW drive (top) reads data from and writes data onto DVD and CD. ❑ The DVD-ROM drive (bottom) reads data from DVDs and CDs.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 35 nN ✍ When the computer is in Standby or Hibern ate mode , you cannot insert or remove a disc. Mak e sure you seat the disc firmly in the tr ay . Otherwise, you co uld damage your disc drive and you may no t be able to open th e tray .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 36 nN ❑ Memory-resident disc utilities may ca use unsta ble operation or data los s. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc. ❑ When using a software applicat ion to burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other applicat ions.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 37 nN Using two screens while watching a DVD film By connecting a TV to your computer, you can watch a DVD film while still working on your desktop as normal.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 38 nN Using the floppy disk drive Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with a floppy disk drive . Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, procee d as follows: 1 Open the cover showing the Memory Stick™ icon on the front.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 39 nN Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off. 2 Press the eject button and pull the disk out gently . 3 Close the cover flap. ✍ Do not press the eject button when the LE D indicato r is turned o n.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 40 nN Using the modem Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with an internal mod em. You need to co nnect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet, to registe r your computer and sof tware online, and to contact VAIO-Link.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 41 nN Expansion capabilities There are four expansi on slots at the rear of your VAI O computer, as follows : ❑ CNR/PCI slot containing the modem card and PCI PCMCIA card (bottom). ❑ PCI slot containing the Giga Pocket ports.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 42 nN Using the Memory Stick™ Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick™. The Memory Stick™ is a compact , portable, and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and shar ing digital data with compatible products.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 43 nN Why Memory Stick™? Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portab ility of digital data. The Memory Stick™ is the resulting medium, thro ugh which di gital devices can be instantly connected.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 44 nN Generic Memory Stick™ The original Memory Stick™, bl ue in colour, can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras, etc. or data from the PC. With it, you can recor d, play ba ck and transfer various kinds of data at any given time.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 45 nN MagicGate Memory Stick™ As the MagicGat e Memory Stick™ is not supported on your RZ model, the following is for your information only. If you want to be able to use the MagicGate Memory St ick™ technology, you can buy our exter nal accessory MSGC-US10.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 46 nN So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory St ick™ from a generic one, look for: ❑ the logo printed on it ❑ and a protruding dot locate d on the back.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 47 nN Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a "copyright", meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 48 nN Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick™-ena bled products on the market or announce d for introduction world- wide, ranging from camcorders and p orta ble music players to voice reco rders and many other electronic devices.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 49 nN Write-protecting a Memory Stick™ Memory Sticks™ are designed with an erasure pre vention switch to protect valuable d ata from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left* to set or rel ease write-protect ion.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 50 nN Inserting a Memory Stick™ To insert a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows: 1 Open the cover showing the Memory Stick™ icon on the front. 2 Insert the Memory Stick™ into the Memory Stick™ slot with the connectors pointing to the right.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 51 nN Removing a Memory Stick™ To remove a Memory Stick ™, proceed as follows: 1 Make sure the indicator light is not on. 2 Push the Memory Stick™ in to release it, an d then pull it o ut. 3 Close the cover flap.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 52 nN Using PC Cards Your VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the front pane l that suppo rts Type I or Type II PC Cards.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 53 nN Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows: 1 Open the bottom panel on the front of your V AIO. 2 Insert the PC Card gently into the P C Card slot with the label facing upwards.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 54 nN Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove th e PC Card while your computer is on. If it is no t removed properly, your system may crash and unsave d data may be lost. If you want to remove a PC Card whe n your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 55 nN Using power saving modes The colour of t he power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 56 nN 3 Select Stand By . The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the umber light behind the System icon. To return to Normal mode, choose from the followin g: ❑ Press any key on the keybo ard.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V AIO desktop 57 nN To activate Hibernate mode manually, use one of these two methods: Use the Windows ® taskbar: 1 Save your work. 2 From the Start menu on the Windows ® taskbar , select T u rn Off Computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 58 nN Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connec ting any of the following peripherals, and more. Before you connect a peripheral, turn off both the computer and the peripheral.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 59 nN Notes on connecting Universa l Serial Bus (USB) devices You can connect a USB device, for example, a scanne r or a printer, to your VAIO desktop. Your computer features the lat est USB technology, having been upgra ded to USB Specification version 2.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 60 nN Connecting an external display You can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a diff erent port on the back of your computer: ❑ an LCD screen using the DVI connector , ❑ a CRT or LCD scre en using the VGA connector , ❑ a TV using the TV -Out connector .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 61 nN 6 Click the GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 tab. 7 Click nV iew Display Mode on the left. 8 Select the Device Settings button. 9 Click Select Output Device ... and select the require d display . 10 Click OK .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 62 nN Connecting a projector You can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) direct ly to your computer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 63 nN Connecting a TV You can connect a TV directly to your computer. See also Using the TV function (page 25) and Using two screens while watching a DVD film (page 37) . In order to be able to use a TV screen, you also have to enable the TV-Out function.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 64 nN Connecting a TV that has a V ideo-S port To connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-Video cable (not supplied) , proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the S-V ideo cable into the TV Out port on the back of your computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 65 nN 5 Click Advanced . The ...NVIDIA GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 dialog box appears. 6 Click the GeFor ce4 Ti 4600 tab.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 66 nN Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO desktop does not contain an interna l microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you need to plug in an extern al microphone.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 67 nN Connecting a printer To connect a printer, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the printer cable into the printer connector on your computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 68 nN Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer, simply plug the printer' s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop. There are USB ports at the front an d at the back of your computer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 69 nN Connecting an i.LINK™ device Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK™ port on the front of the syste m and a 6-pin i.LINK™ port on the back of the s ystem. Use these por ts to connect an i .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 70 nN Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK™ cable (not supplie d) into the i.LINK™ port of the computer an d the other end into the DV -Out port on your d igital video camera recorder .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 71 nN Connecting two V AIO computers If you have adminstrator rights on your computer, y ou can connect you r VAIO desktop to anoth er VAIO computer using an i.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 72 nN Connecting to a network Your computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface. To connect to a network, proceed as follows: 1 Connect your 10BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Ethernet cab le (not supplied) to the Ethern et port on the back of the computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 73 nN 5 Click Pr operties . 6 Under Device Usage , select Use this device (enable) . 7 Click OK to close th e Properties wind ow . The Ethernet connec tion is now enabled. ! Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 74 nN Getting help This section describes how to get help and support fr om Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. Sony provides several support options for your computer. Sony's support options Sony offers you many support options for your comput er.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 75 nN T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems y ou might encounter wh en using your VAIO desktop. Many problems have simple solutions. Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO-Link or your local Sony dealer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 76 nN About the computer and software My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 77 nN 7 Press <F10> to exit, or use the arrow keys to select Save and Exit .. The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears. 8 Make sure that Ye s is selected and then press <Enter> .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 78 nN My computer locks up ❑ If you suspect an application is locking your system, you can try to stop it. T o do this, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> once. If you have not changed the default set tings, you will enter the T ask Manage r .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 79 nN If this still fails, proceed as follows: 1 If possible, save an y unsaved work. 2 Press <Alt> + <F4>. The T urn off computer box appears . 3 Select Restart . Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your equipment and operating system.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 80 nN About Giga Pocket The "Hardware Over lay Error" message appe ars ❑ If another application is using the har dware overlay , this means it is temporarily overridin g your desktop settings and preventing Giga Pocke t from launching .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 81 nN About the display My monitor does not display anything ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the monitor is plugged into the computer and to a power source, and turned on.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 82 nN I want to change the resolution of my display To change the resolution of your d isplay, proceed as follows: 1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel . 2 Click Appearance and Themes , the n Display .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 83 nN About discs and floppy disks My disc drive tra y does not ope n To open the disc drive, proceed as follows: With the eject button: 1 Make sure the power is turned on. 2 Press the eject button on the appro priate disc drive .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 84 nN I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player , it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD drive on your VAIO desktop. The region co de is list ed on th e packaging o f the disc.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 85 nN When I double-click an application ico n, a message such as 'Y ou must insert the application CD into your drive' appears and th e software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are locate d on the application CD-ROM.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 86 nN About sound My speakers are not producin g any sound ❑ If you are using an application that has its own vo lume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows ® and in Windows ® Media Player .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 87 nN 8 In the Options menu, select Advanced Controls , and then click the Advanced button under Micr ophone - Bal ance . The Advanced Controls for Micr ophone dialog box appears. 9 Deselect the Microphone Boost check box, and then click Cl ose .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 88 nN My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line nois e or compatibility with telephone equipment ( such as fax machines or other modems).
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 89 nN My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use To set your mouse up for left-hande d users, proceed as follows: 1 Go to Start , select Control Panel , then cl ick the Printers and Other Hardwar e option.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 90 nN How do I install a printer? Always check the printer manufacturer’s website fo r the latest drivers for Windows ® XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 before proceeding. Some printer s do not function properly without upda ted drivers.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 91 nN 4 Have a look through the dif ferent tabs and check for abnormalities. 5 Restart your co mputer . ❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 92 nN About digital video captures and DVgate When I record images to a digital video de vice using DVgate, my system displays the message 'Recor ding to DV device failed. Check the power and cabl e connections t o the devices and try again' Close all open applications and restart you r computer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 93 nN Upgrading your V AIO computer The following procedure s assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with PCs and with the regulatory compliance required fo r mo difying electronic equip ment.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 94 nN Opening the side cover To remove the side panel from the main unit, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer from the mains.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 95 nN Inserting a PCI add-on board Your computer has an open PCI expansion slot. This slot enables you to insta ll an add-on board to expand the functionality of your system. Add-on board configurat ion can vary.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 96 nN 6 Install the add-on board by pluggin g it into the ex pansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot, as shown: 7 Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual tha t came with the add-on board) .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 97 nN Upgrading memory In the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing / adding memory modules. However, we recommend that you do not in sta ll them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 98 nN ✍ Do not place the memory mo dule in places subject to: - Heat source s such as r adiator s or air ducts , - Direct sunlight, - Exce.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 99 nN Adding / replacing a memory module If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer. To add or change a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down the computer , unplug it, and remove any periphera l devices.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 100 nN 5 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module. 6 Align the memory module over the slot, making sure the module is facing the correct way . 7 Press evenly against the memory module's upper corner s.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V AIO computer 101 nN V iewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the compute r . 2 Click the Start b utton, point to All P rograms , the n V AIO System Information, and click VA I O System Information again.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 102 nN Precautions This section describes safety guide lines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 103 nN On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or wr ites data in a short time.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 104 nN On handling your computer ❑ Clean the unit with a soft c loth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergen t solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder , or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 105 nN ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer . In this case, allow at least one hour before turning on your computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 106 nN On handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away fr om magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other source s of heat.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 107 nN ❑ Do not let Memory Sticks™ get wet. ❑ Do not use or store Memory Sticks™ in a location subject to: ❑ Extremely high temperatures , such as in a car parked in the sun ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ High humidity or ❑ Corrosive substances.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 108 nN Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definitions have been comp iled to provid e you with a better und erstanding of your VAIO computer.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 109 nN CardBus CardBus is the com mercial name for an advanced PC Card. Th e CardBus technology allows computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are concerned. See PCMCIA.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 110 nN DVD-RW Short for DVD-Rewriteable. A DVD format that a llows the user to record and erase multiple times on a single DVD disc.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 111 nN ISP An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a comp any which provides you with a u ser name, password and telephone num ber in order to con nect to the Inte rnet. L2 cache memory Cache memory is RAM-like memory that enables quick access to data that has already b een read by the computer .
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 112 nN MPEG MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for au dio-visual compression of video sequences. MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the change s from one frame to another . The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 113 nN PCMCIA PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memo ry C ard International Association) is the n ame of the group that produced the specification for the credit card-sized plug-in bo ards for laptop computers.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 114 nN Resolu tion The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Resolution is expressed in pixels. Frequen t computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels.
Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 115 nN UPS A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supp ly) is a device including a b attery that protects your computer from data loss in the event of a power failure. The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sony PCV-RZ series c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sony PCV-RZ series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sony PCV-RZ series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sony PCV-RZ series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sony PCV-RZ series, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sony PCV-RZ series.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sony PCV-RZ series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sony PCV-RZ series ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
