Sony PCV-RX580 ComputerUser, User Manual

Page 1: ...VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV RX580 PCV RX590G ...

Page 2: ...rchasing 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 ...

Page 3: ... used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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 connect...

Page 4: ... the Specifications sheet for more information 2 Optical drive 2 See the Specifications sheet for more information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk ...

Page 5: ...eo cable supplied Audio L In jack Audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable supplied 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 11 Memory Stick drive and eject button Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 13 Unive...

Page 6: ...d identify the ports on your computer Back panel Model equipped with Giga Pocket shown 1 PS 2 mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 PS 2 keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart Keyboard 4 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VHF UHF VIDEO 1 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL i LINK S400 ...

Page 7: ...n for the supplied speakers or optional headphones 10 Line In jack Connection for an audio device 11 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional 12 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display 13 For models equipped with Giga Pocket Audio Out jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video Out port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional ...

Page 8: ...are 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 PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their op...

Page 9: ...ys to launch other applications i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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 devi...

Page 10: ...To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel 2 Click Other Control Panel Options 3 Click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector win...

Page 11: ... Software Window Design 13 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software ...

Page 12: ... drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog box appears 4 Select Actio...

Page 13: ...ur computer Plug the i LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin i LINK port on your computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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...

Page 14: ...ager button to view the installed system hardware The Device Manager dialog box appears 5 Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all installed network devices Select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 6 From menu bar select Action and then click Properties 7 Select Use this device enable 8 Click OK 9 Close the Device Manager dialog box 10 Close System Properti...

Page 15: ...gram enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files To Use the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You m...

Page 16: ...e created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If your system is equipped with two optical drives inset the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Reco...

Page 17: ...n on your computer If your computer is already on save and close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If you need to reinstall all of the softwar...

Page 18: ...eady on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the...

Page 19: ...driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart 9 When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Driver Recovery CD Device Manager window ...

Page 20: ...and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is no...

Page 21: ...appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice consecutively Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support pro...

Page 22: ... Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart 2 When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen 4 Select I O Device Configuration and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Press F10 to Save and E...

Page 23: ...sc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution change your screen area to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit ...

Page 24: ...ppears 3 Select the Device Manager tab to view installed drivers A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some software...

Page 25: ...ered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are...

Page 26: ... is compliant with V 90 standards If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another phone line if available Topic My modem does not work Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following Check that the phone line is plugged ...

Page 27: ... modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC jack Topic My microphone...

Page 28: ...ave and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 2 Turn the mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers th...

Page 29: ...cate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location 1 Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the check box for Autohide the taskbar then click OK Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display scre...

Page 30: ...lect the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detec...

Page 31: ...you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn...

Page 32: ...rong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95ºF 35ºC or less than 50ºF 10ºC High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or b...

Page 33: ...electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company ...

Page 34: ...g continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove Handling a CRT display Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz as DVD playback and the DVga...

Page 35: ...f the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially availa...

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Page 39: ...rive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications Knowledge Database This database provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the...