Sony VAIO PCV-RX1, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide P C V R X 1 ...

Page 2: ...n contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINK and the i LINK logo PictureGear PictureToy Media Bar DVD Player MovieShaker Smart Capture UI Design Selector VAIO Action Setup VAIO System Information VisualFlow SonicStage ImageStation Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO ...

Page 3: ...s an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimile...

Page 4: ...pen the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture If reporting a gas leak do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible The magn...

Page 5: ... the power cable Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc drive The use of the optical instruments supplied with your VAIO desktop can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only There is visible and invisible radiation when the optical disc drive is...

Page 6: ...n the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet Disposing of batteries Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back up memory battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product If you want to replace the battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com Keep away from children Dispose of the battery properly at its end...

Page 7: ...oftware Sony Memory Stick media slot The next generation in digital storage allows you to easily transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more VAIO keyboard Featuring power on capabilities and shortcut keys to launch your favourite applications within seconds Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital interfa...

Page 8: ...ation Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation The documentation CD ROM included in your documentation pack contains the following 1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide Using your VAIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also fi...

Page 9: ...ins how to make your system and power management settings Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs describes how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find on...

Page 10: ...ease make sure the phone plug attached to the cable is specific to the country you are in See Using the correct phone plug page 29 for details 1 main unit 6 AC adapter for the speakers 2 VAIO keyboard with palmrest 7 VAIO wheel mouse 3 power cable country specific 8 speakers 4 phone cable 9 documentation pack with CD ROM 5 phone plug adapter country specific 10 product recovery CD ROMs ...

Page 11: ...ition of the keyboard and mouse Place the keyboard directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 2 while using the keyboard or mouse not at an angle Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Use the palm rest only briefly to relax your wrists when you are not typing Place the mouse at the same level as the keyboard and use your w...

Page 12: ...l of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning too far backwards Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots reflecting on the display You can also purchase accessories for your displ...

Page 13: ...Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide Using your VAIO desktop 12 n N Using your VAIO desktop This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices ...

Page 14: ... page 77 4 floppy disk drive indicator 5 DVD ROM CD RW drive indicator 6 hard disk drive indicator 7 power switch and indicator page 15 8 DVD ROM eject button page 25 9 CD RW eject button page 25 10 Memory Stick slot page 34 11 Memory Stick indicator 12 floppy disk eject button 13 2 USB ports page 45 14 4 pin i LINK port page 47 while reading andwriting data from DRIVE ...

Page 15: ...ltage according to EN60950 1 mouse connector page 24 2 keyboard connector page 18 3 USB connector page 45 4 Ethernet connector page 50 5 optical out connector 6 printer connector page 46 7 i LINK 6 pin connector page 47 8 serial connector 9 headphones connector page 43 10 line in connector 11 microphone connector page 44 12 AC input connector 13 VGA monitor connector page 43 14 AGP slot page 30 15...

Page 16: ...wer button on the system unit until the blue power indicator light turns on 1 2 Press the power button on your monitor to turn the display on 2 3 Press the power button on the speakers to turn the sound on 3 Once you have started using your computer you can use the shortcut keys on the keyboard to start your system and launch your favourite application automatically If you press the power button f...

Page 17: ...e documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Disconnect any USB devices Press Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time If you have not changed the default setting you will enter the Task Manager Select Turn off from the Shut Down menu to turn the computer off Alternatively press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this...

Page 18: ...ble solution http www vaio link com Guarantee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Click on the VAIO Online Registration icon in the Start menu 2 Fill in your Registration card fields 3 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 4 C...

Page 19: ...O I L K J U Y T R E W H G F D S X C V B N M A Q Z Fn Ctrl Alt Caps Lock Alt Gr Ctrl Home PgDn End PgUp NumLk CapsLk 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 End PgDn Home PgUp Del Ins Enter 0 MAIL INTERNET MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO HELP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F11 F10 F6 F9 F8 F7 F5 F12 Delete Insert Prt Sc Sys Rq Pause Break 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ P O I L K J U Y T R E W H G F D S X C V ...

Page 20: ...e screenshot into a document and print it Numeric keypad area 6 This contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the keypad Navigation keys 7 These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen Application key 8 The Applic...

Page 21: ...d applications Indicator LEDs 12 A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll 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 Fn combination keys 14 These keys are used in combination with the Fn key to execute the commands depicted within the box on the key Fn key 15 ...

Page 22: ...ys My Computer F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to se...

Page 23: ...lication Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key...

Page 24: ...ven when your computer is off you can press an S Key to start the system and launch the appropriate application automatically If you want to you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the S Keys All six buttons are reprogrammable The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 Media Bar DVD Player S4 Pi...

Page 25: ...surface to place the pointer on an item or object click Press the left button 1 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 2 once In many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu drag and drop Hold the left button down while sliding the mouse Then release the button to drop the object scroll Turn the central wheel 3 to scroll up or d...

Page 26: ...s in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly in the tray If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you have finished using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off before pressing the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject...

Page 27: ...e CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using a software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Exit anti vir...

Page 28: ... the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 or all is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties c...

Page 29: ...llowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other conn...

Page 30: ...find two phone plugs Make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK Use the plug already attached to the phone cable The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands Take the supplied plug adapter with the protruding pins and attach it to the phone cable ...

Page 31: ... to add hardware yourself Please contact your local Sony dealer for advice on changing the internal hardware components Using power saving modes The color of the power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in Using Standby mode If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time not overnight you can put it into Standby mode instead of turning it off ...

Page 32: ...all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable 2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer Alternatively press Alt F4 to get to the same dialog box 3 Select Stand By The computer goes into Standby mode indicated by the umber light To return to Normal mode choose from the following Press any key on the keyboard Press the Standby button again Press one of...

Page 33: ...matically enter Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time go to Performance and Maintenance in the Control Panel and open Power Options 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 Turn Off Computer Alternatively press Alt F4 3 In the Turn Off Computer screen hold down the Shift key...

Page 34: ...your favourite application Quickly press the power button on your computer Operation returns to the same state as before You can leave Windows running when using Hibernate If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off completely When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate uses less power than Standby Hibernate requires more time...

Page 35: ... already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or from your local Son...

Page 36: ...e stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible products increasing r...

Page 37: ...you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your v...

Page 38: ...ollowing features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance OpenMG Jukebox software So that y...

Page 39: ...r Magic Gate equipped devices and media 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 When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permission of the person...

Page 40: ...oice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras LC data projector Audio MS Walkman MS Hi fi system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital p...

Page 41: ... Stick slot in the front panel The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive When the system detects your Memory Stick it displays the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Always hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memo...

Page 42: ...nt to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK You get the message that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Push the Memory Stick in to release it and then pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly You are recommended to remove the Memory Stick before sh...

Page 43: ...ctor page 43 Connecting an external microphone page 44 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 45 Connecting a printer page 46 Connecting an i LINK device page 47 Connecting to a network page 50 Before you connect a peripheral turn off both the computer and the peripheral Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals ...

Page 44: ...ur computer To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the VGA cable into the VGA connector on the back of your computer and the other end into the projector you want to use 1 2 Plug the audio cable into the headphones connector identified by the symbol 2 3 Connect the power cord of the projector into an AC outlet 3 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 45: ...nternal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use 4 3 2 1 m ...

Page 46: ...sktop and one at the back To connect a USB device simply plug in the USB cable of the device into one of the ports on your computer For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device You do not need to shut down the computer be...

Page 47: ... connect a USB printer simply plug the printer s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop There are two USB ports at the front and one at the back of your computer Do not turn on the computer or the printer until all the connections are made These procedures do not apply to all printers If you do not have a printer compatible to these procedures please refer to the manufacturer s i...

Page 48: ...y depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information The i LINK cables that are compatible with your VAIO desktop include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or ...

Page 49: ...l video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Me...

Page 50: ... VAIO desktop you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer that also has Windows XP installed You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer To connect your VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer proceed as follows 1 Insert one end of the i LINK cable into one of the i LINK connectors on the main unit of the VAIO desktop 2 Connect the other end to the ot...

Page 51: ...ltek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 4 Click Properties 5 Under Device Usage select Use this device enable 6 Click OK to close the Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Connect only 10BASE T 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction excessive heat or even fire in the port For more information about connecting you...

Page 52: ...mputer A Customer Guide where you will find all the basic information to start using your VAIO desktop as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online user guides supplied with your documentation CD ROM The documentation CD ROM included in your documentation pa...

Page 53: ...bes how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software Other sources of information VAIO Link website wh...

Page 54: ...connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into an Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS make sure the UPS is turned on and works Check that the monitor is properly connected to the main unit Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Wait at least an hour before turning the computer on The message Press F1 to continue F2 to enter...

Page 55: ...data If the Turn Off Computer command does not work properly proceed as follows 1 Shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 The Turn off computer box appears Select Turn Off 2 If this does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears Click Shut Down then Turn off 3 If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the po...

Page 56: ... for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM or DVD ROM stop the CD and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and then click Turn Off My computer or software program is not responding To end the application that has stopped responding proceed as follows 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter th...

Page 57: ...vers damaged files or non responsive hardware To search Windows Help for troubleshooting information proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu select Help and support 2 Click Fixing a problem 3 Use the browse and search functions to find a solution My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector on the monitor There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To c...

Page 58: ...al mouse devices My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use To set your mouse up for left handed users proceed as follows 1 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option 2 Click the mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Buttons tab select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons 4 Click OK The new mouse settings ar...

Page 59: ...dows key and D key twice to refresh the screen I cannot find the Windows taskbar Check that the taskbar is not hidden or minimized Move the cursor to each edge of the screen to retrieve the taskbar To change the default view of the taskbar and the Start menu proceed as follows 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Men...

Page 60: ... button 1 Make sure the power is turned on 2 Press the eject button on the appropriate disc drive Using My Computer 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select the Eject option The disc drive opens and you can retrieve the disc I cannot play a CD After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the lab...

Page 61: ...ftware Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer If you have connected external speakers check the volume settings for your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager Go to the Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System ...

Page 62: ...rting the program again Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing outwards Why does my CD RW not record at the highest speed You must use 16x CD R or 10x CD RW media to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 16x CD R and non 10x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 10x to a lower setting To change the writi...

Page 63: ...rged My microphone does not work Check that your external microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you can adjust the microphone gain To adjust the microphone settings proceed as follows 1 In the Control Panel choose Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click So...

Page 64: ...onnection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connecte...

Page 65: ...e you through the installation process 4 Click Finish The printer is now installed This procedure applies for most but not for all printers I cannot print Check that all the cables of the printer are properly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If necessary contact your dealer To reset the printer connection proceed as follows 1 Click on S...

Page 66: ...rands may cause problems with the i LINK devices When I remove a Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory Stick into the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms the ejection of the Memory Stick click OK About digital video captures and DVgate When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate...

Page 67: ... the system Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures here only at an ESD workstation Otherwise do not work on a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity such as cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by keeping constant conta...

Page 68: ...the back panel is facing you 6 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel and pull it back until the side cover releases 7 Lift the side cover away from the unit and set it aside Always wait for the internal parts of the system unit to cool down before removing the side panel LINE ...

Page 69: ...t an add on board proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side cover as described in Opening the side cover page 66 4 Locate one of the available expansion slots 5 Remove the screw and then remove the slot cover as shown 6 Install the add on board by plugging it into the exp...

Page 70: ...proper safety precautions when you add boards to your VAIO computer Adding memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules although we recommend that you do not install them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Be careful when adding memory Mist...

Page 71: ...s and other components Install the memory module 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 hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package unt...

Page 72: ...her components to access the RIMM slots You must remove the power supply before installing the memory modules Remove the power supply by following these steps Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis Pull the tab that latches the power supply to the chassis Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis Rotate the power supply to an upside down...

Page 73: ...tches on the bottom edge of the memory module 7 Align the memory module over the slots that originally held the CRIMMs 8 Locate the notches on the bottom edge of the memory module 9 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot 10 Press evenly against the memory module s upper corners The end latches snap into position automatically as shown ...

Page 74: ...l the tab snaps into position Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis 13 Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover page 74 There is only one correct way to insert the memory module Make sure the rivets of the module are lined up with the connector Direct Rambus RIMMs must be upgraded in pairs Do NOT leave the second slot of the bank empty The ...

Page 75: ... Click the Start button point to All Programs then VAIO System Information and click VAIO System Information again You can view the amount of installed memory here Closing the side cover To replace the side cover proceed as follows 1 Align the tabs on the side cover to the rim of the unit 2 Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place RX460 ...

Page 76: ...dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data...

Page 77: ...d scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer i...

Page 78: ...ut 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 If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer i...

Page 79: ...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 On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply heavy shock to the Memory S...

Page 80: ...rd RAM 128 MB PC 800 Rambus RIMM Maximum RAM 512 MB Chipset Intel 850 MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics nVidia Geforce2MX Video memory 32 MB Sound capabilities ICH2 soft audio Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 2 mode DVD ROM drive upper drive bay 16x max DVD ROM reading speed 40x max CD ROM reading speed Laser diode properties Wave length DVD 640 660 nm Laser output read DV...

Page 81: ...ting speed 33x max CD RW reading speed Laser diode properties Wave length CD 778 787 nm Laser output read CD ROM R RW 1 0 mw Laser output write CD R 35 53 mw CD RW 35 53mw Modem built in modem V 90 Expansion capabilities 3 x PCI 1 x AGP slot slot 1 bottom PCI slot modem slot 2 open slot 3 open slot 4 AGP slot Graphics Card AGP Special buttons 6 shortcut keys S Keys Model PCV RX1 ...

Page 82: ... Fast Ethernet LAN connection RJ 45 telephone modem jack Connection capabilities front i LINK 4 pin port USB ports 2 Memory Stick slot blue Memory Stick Supplied accessories stereo speakers PCVA SP2 VAIO keyboard VAIO wheel mouse phone cord country specific phone plug power cord AC adapter for speakers 230V 50Hz 125mA country specific phone plug Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Power requirem...

Page 83: ...35 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm Weight Desktop 13 kg Operating temperature 10 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 a...

Page 84: ...e computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application r...

Page 85: ...itional peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB...

Page 86: ...echnology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive LED Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lig...

Page 87: ... computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs Partition A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particul...

Page 88: ...IO A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices Processor The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The ...

Page 89: ...fe value under normal operating conditions Standard RAM The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it System recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the computer Performing a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions System recovery CD R...

Page 90: ...o 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relativel...