Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX590G, User Manual

Page 1: ...ulations 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 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Features Note Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the Specifications sheet Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...Pocket features Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is an interactive collection of audio video hardware and software The unique and versatile Giga Pocket features provide a wide array of television and video viewing recording and playback capabilities Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...e MovieShaker VisualFlow and Media Bar DVD Player These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations Using the i LINK ports you can capture view and share both still and video images then catalog everything for fast easy storage and retrieval Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...drive writes to DVD R DVD RW and CD R CD RW media and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 4 7 GB of data on a single DVD R DVD RW media You can store up to 650 MB of data on a single CD R CD RW media Save movies videos and still images to share with family and friends Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...DVD ROM drive Not available on all models This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...s the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 650 MB of removable rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD Save your movies to CD R or CD RW media and share videos and images with family and friends Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...CD ROM drive Not available on all models You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high quality CD ROM drive Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...ains 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 connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC ...

Page 10: ...VAIO Smart keyboard This PS 2 keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing the Internet Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...eo quality Take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software with the Sony high fidelity audio system high powered 3 D graphics and Sony Tuned MPEG digital video playback Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...Microsoft WindowsXP operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled configured and ready for you to use right out of the box Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet access e mail send faxes and much more Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...puter includes an Intel processor a 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface and a HomePNA 1 0 2 0 data fax modem 1 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...uter 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 Specifications sheet Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...Computer and supplied accessories Not available for all models Computer and basic accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories For models equipped with Giga Pocket Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...on setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications 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 Home Networking Solutions Contains information on using your preinstalled HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO com...

Page 19: ... with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...Other Packet containing special product offers Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end user license agreement Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Page 22 ...

Page 23: ... 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...

Page 24: ...odels the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports to connect compatible peripheral devices 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 Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...INK 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 operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Front panel Model equipped with Giga Pocket shown 1 Optical drive 1 See the Specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2...

Page 26: ...er when the computer is in Stand by mode 8 For models equipped with Giga Pocket S video In port Connection for an S video cable optional Video In jack Connection for a video 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 Memo...

Page 27: ...ible digital device Note For your convenience your computer includes Giga Pocket USB and i LINK ports and jacks on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...yboard port Connection for a PS 2 Keyboard 3 Ethernet port 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only 4 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a compatible USB device 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ine 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 14 For models equipped with Giga Pocket Audio In jack C...

Page 30: ... 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 PC peripherals to your system such a...

Page 31: ...Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up your computer and peripheral equipment Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...e into the Monitor port 2 If necessary plug the display cable into the rear of the display Connecting a CRT display Model equipped with Giga Pocket Note Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...ght speaker 2 Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack 3 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip Connecting the speakers Model equipped with Giga Pocket Page 34 ...

Page 35: ...e keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port Connecting the keyboard and mouse Model equipped with Giga Pocket Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer 4 Plug both the d...

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Page 38: ...ter Your Computer Note When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer Please respond to this request immediately Page 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power 2 Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Page 39 ...

Page 40: ... problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details Note You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration o...

Page 41: ...nt to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard window Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection Page 42 ...

Page 43: ...ing it off completely Putting the computer in Stand by mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use You can use any of the following four methods for activating the Stand by mode Note Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable Leave the Windows operating system running Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Stand by key Press the Stand by key on the top of the keyboard The computer goes into Stand by mode Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...ing the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Turn Off Computer 2 Select Stand by 3 Click OK The computer goes into Stand by mode Page 45 ...

Page 46: ...Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Power button Briefly press the Power button on the front panel to place your computer into Stand by mode Page 46 ...

Page 47: ...ck the Control Panel icon for Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab Choose an option from the Power schemes drop down list Note To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes drop down menu choose your settings and then click Save As 4 Click Apply and then click OK The computer will go into Stand by mode according t...

Page 48: ...Resuming from Stand by mode There are two ways to bring your computer back from Stand by mode Press the space bar on your keyboard Briefly press the power button on your computer Page 48 ...

Page 49: ... identify which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light Color Mode Amber Computer is in Stand by mode Blue Computer is in Normal mode ready to use No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...rnate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down When you bring the system out of hibernation mode it returns to the previous state Page 50 ...

Page 51: ...Panel icon for Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 In the section Settings for Home Office Desk default Power scheme select the Power Schemes tab Click the System hibernate drop down list and select the period of inactivity before your computer goes into hibernate mode 4 Select the Hibernate tab and verify that Hibernate is enabled with a check mark in the Enable hibern...

Page 52: ...ut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time use this procedure Caution To avoid loss of data do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...rn Off option and click OK Note Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Note If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use Stand by mode instead Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...If your system stops responding press and hold the Power switch for more than four seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys Page 55 ...

Page 56: ... 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 connection Before...

Page 57: ...askbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the S Key you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right Note You can drag an application to place it into the list box 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears Click Next 6 You may now type a new name and description...

Page 58: ...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 Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 7 To try another selection click or then click Apply 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Note You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software Page 59...

Page 60: ...figuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer s hard disk drive performance connecting a compatible i LINK device and enabling an Ethernet connection Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...arly To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...ns 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 Action from the menu bar and click Analyze Note It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your computer s hard ...

Page 63: ... to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector supply 10V to 12V A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device Caution The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port c...

Page 64: ...ible i LINK device and on your 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 Note See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 64 ...

Page 65: ...ectivity Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port To enable faster start up time your computer may ship with this function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below Page 65 ...

Page 66: ...o 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 Properties dialog box 11 Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box Caution Caution Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port loca...

Page 67: ...tware on Your Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...akes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your...

Page 69: ...ehensive features that protect and enhance your online communication experience Microsoft Word On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it ea...

Page 70: ...jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony Style Connect Sony Electronics Inc Sony Sty...

Page 71: ...e erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to res...

Page 72: ...ou experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive Note Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you use the System Recovery CD s you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process Page 72 ...

Page 73: ...hen restores all the original software applications Caution You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note 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 Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery pr...

Page 75: ...riencing with your computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive Note If you need to reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport ...

Page 76: ...stem is equipped with two optical drives insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility You may...

Page 77: ...pted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application Note If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...k 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 device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each devic...

Page 79: ...hooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...cation If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds If the software applicati...

Page 81: ...ive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Topic I cannot play a DVD or CD After inserting your optical disc wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive...

Page 82: ...the disc and try starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my optical drive DVD RW or CD RW record at the highest speed If you are having difficulty formatting DVD RW or CD RW media for recording purposes try changing the write speed to a lower setting See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD reco...

Page 83: ... fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance verify that your ISP point of presence POP phone number 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 ...

Page 84: ...udio Devices Properties window Topic My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port Save 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...

Page 85: ...atest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Prin...

Page 86: ...To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 86 ...

Page 87: ...Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer components and accessories Page 87 ...

Page 88: ...ge 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 off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the sy...

Page 89: ...earest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk o...

Page 90: ...down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may resu...

Page 91: ...ught directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...re to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hol...

Page 93: ...slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent ...

Page 94: ...mputer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...ndling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 95 ...

Page 96: ...D media Do not touch the surface of 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 Page 96 ...

Page 97: ...er commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page ...

Page 98: ...your computer s preinstalled software applications Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet by e mail or by telephone Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...s M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day DVDit Sonic Solutions Web site http www dvdit com Online Support http support dvdit com phone 877 DVD 11241 e mail support dvdit com hours M F 9 AM 6 PM PST 1 Telephone support is fee based per incident Online support is free of charge Earthlink Network Total Access...

Page 100: ...m support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RecordNow DX VERITAS Software Corp Web site http support veritas com RealPlayer RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site Online Support http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 day...

Page 101: ...orporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WordPerfect On selected models Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 716 871 23251 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM CT 1 Support from 1 716 871 232...

Page 102: ...elp 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 Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing ...

Page 103: ...his section describes how to open your computer and insert an add on card add memory replace the lithium battery and install an additional hard disk drive for more information on upgrading your Sony computer see the computer System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...rocedures in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...tation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipme...

Page 106: ...tion If you remove the side cover immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side cover Page 106 ...

Page 107: ... as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel and pull it back until the side cover releases 4 Lift the side cover away from the unit and set aside Removing the Side Cover Model equipped with Giga Pocket Page 107 ...

Page 108: ...n cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Note Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Page 108 ...

Page 109: ...nts 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 Removing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card 6 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions that came wit...

Page 110: ...eet for information about the memory installed in your computer For memory upgrades use only PC 800 RDRAM RIMM modules in pairs Note You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove memory in your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...side cover 4 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on boards or other components to access the RIMM slots 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 6 Push down on the handles located on both sides of the module to eject it from the slot 7 Grasp one edge of the RIMM and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Removing Installing memory Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...d slot of either bank empty The second slot must be filled with either RIMM or C RIMM modules Use only PC 800 RDRAM RIMMs 5 Handle the RIMM only by the edges and remove it from its anti static package 6 Locate the notches on the bottom edge of the RIMM 7 Align the module over the available memory slots 8 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the RIMM into the slot 9 Press down evenly against the RIMM s...

Page 113: ...d time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate Replace the lithium battery when this occurs Caution There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery For instructions on proper disposal of lithium batteries see Disposal of the lithium battery Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...ts to access the lithium battery 6 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side up Installing a lithium battery 7 Replace the side cover See Replacing the side cover The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wi...

Page 115: ... hard disk drives Sony recommends using an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of your system s features Note The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For detailed information on how to install additional drives see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from http www sony com pcsupport Caution Observe the proper safe...

Page 116: ... into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay Attaching the drive screws 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws using the two holes on each side of the drive holder Note Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten the screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 9 Align the drive holder with the slots on the inside ...

Page 117: ...entify additional hard disk space for models equipped with Giga Pocket When you initialize the new hard disk drive it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS file format 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs select Giga Pocket then click Video Explorer The Video Explorer window appears 2 Click Video Capsules from the menu bar and click Settings 3 S...

Page 118: ...To Replace the Side Cover Page 118 ...

Page 119: ... the side cover 1 Align the tabs on the side cover to the chassis frame 2 Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place Replacing the side cover Model equipped with Giga Pocket Page 119 ...