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Sony PCV-RZ40CG Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO Digital Studio® AIO Digital Studio® IO Digital Studio® O Digital Studio® Digital Studio® Digital Studio® igital Studio® gital Studio® Computer Quick Start omputer Quick Start mputer Quick Start puter Quick Start uter Quick Start ter Quick Start er Quick Start PCV-RZ40 Series ital Studio®...
  • Page 2 The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States.
  • Page 3 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.
  • Page 4 Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 5 ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux.

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception. SONY PCV-1320 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-930-6972...
  • Page 7 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 8 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
  • Page 9 Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ...13 Unpacking your Computer ...14 Locating Controls And Ports ...17 7 About the Front Panel ...18 About the Back Panel ...21 About the Sub-Woofer ...23 About the Keyboard ...24 Setting Up Your Computer ...27 Connecting a Display (Monitor) ...28 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ...30 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse ...33 Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables ...34...
  • Page 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card...39 9 Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software ... 40 About Creative Software Programs ... 42 Troubleshooting...45 Support Options...49 Immediate Help and Support ... 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support ... 50 d Blaster...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started d Congratulations on your purchase of a 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 14: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍...
  • Page 15 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Unpacking your Computer...
  • Page 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 17: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls And Ports And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.

  • Page 18: About The Front Panel

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details. Front panel Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.
  • Page 19 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. Power switch Turns the computer on and off. Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode.
  • Page 20 SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 21: About The Back Panel

    About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer. Back panel AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. Mouse port Connection for a PS/2®...

  • Page 22: Printer Port

    Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

  • Page 23: About The Sub-Woofer

    About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance the system’s sound capability. Sub-woofer unit Right side Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn on the sub-woofer unit.

  • Page 24: About The Keyboard

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume Windows DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks.
  • Page 25 DESCRIPTION Standby Press to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad.
  • Page 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 27: Setting Up Your Computer

    Setting Up Your Computer g Up Your Computer er Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's hardware configuration.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Display (Monitor)

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display’s cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display’s cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display Monitor) MONITOR...
  • Page 29 Connecting a Display (Monitor) To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Speakers And Sub-Woofer Unit

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack (yellow) on the back of the right speaker.
  • Page 31 Insert the RCA plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the sub-woofer unit and speakers Sub-woofer unit Connect to Line Out jack on computer’s back panel AC Power...
  • Page 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit’s cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of your computer. Plug the sub-woofer unit’s power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located on the back panel of your computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack, located on the back panel of your computer.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Power Cords

    Connecting the Power Cords Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords Connecting the Power Cords KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER...

  • Page 36: Turning On Your Computer

    Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. To turn on your computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to ❑...

  • Page 37: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.
  • Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 39: Using The Sound Blaster D Blaster Audigy Es Sound Card

    Using the Sound Blaster d Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card y ES Sound Card Congratulations! You’ve purchased the Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO®...

  • Page 40: Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on the supplied Sound Blaster Audigy CD before you begin using your new sound card, to experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. You can install any or all of these programs as desired. See the section, “About Creative Software Programs”...
  • Page 41 Starting Creative software Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to Creative. A drop-down list of software programs appears. Creative software programs (partial list detail) Point to the desired software and click to start the software program. Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software...

  • Page 42: About Creative Software Programs

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Creative Software Programs The Creative CD contains many software programs that make it easy for you to create, customize and listen to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for audio devices, and record sounds or music from various sources. The following programs are most important for the operation of your audio card.
  • Page 43 Creative Audio HQ — View, audition, or set up the audio properties for ❑ one or more audio devices, using this software control center. Creative Audio HQ contains these features: SoundFont Control — Configure audio files and instruments. ❑ Device Controls — Configure audio devices for multiple and ❑...
  • Page 44 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
  • Page 46 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”...

  • Page 47: Digital Output

    Why can’t I hear sound when using the SP/DIF option for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card Play Control settings must be changed to support digital sound. Follow these steps to change the settings: From the Windows taskbar notification area, double-click on The Play Control dialog box appears.
  • Page 48 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 49: Support Options

    Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support...

  • Page 50: Resources For Additional Help And Support

    ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to common problems. ❑ * You can locate the online Help for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual application’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu. The software’s main window...
  • Page 51 Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available.
  • Page 52 4-679-259-01 © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...

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