Sony PCV-RX460 Home Networking Solutions User Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO® Computer User Guide PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460...
  • Page 2 MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 3 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution—The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this...
  • Page 4 N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...
  • Page 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-RX450DS PCV-RX460DS Responsible Sony Electronics Inc. Party: Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 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 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
  • Page 7 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. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
  • Page 8 VAIO® Computer User Guide INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction.
  • Page 9 avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à...
  • Page 10 VAIO® Computer User Guide...
  • Page 11: Choosing An Ergonomic Location For Your Computer

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.
  • Page 12 VAIO® Computer User Guide reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display.
  • Page 13: Front Panel Overview

    USB devices, digital equipment, or other peripheral devices. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 14 VAIO® Computer User Guide Front panel (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460) DVD-ROM drive Reads data from a DVD or CD. CD-RW drive Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.
  • Page 15 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off.
  • Page 16: Back Panel Overview

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview 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 (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460) KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR i.LINK S400...
  • Page 17 Connection for a phone cable to the 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer User Guide...
  • Page 19: Vaio Action Setup

    All six buttons are reprogrammable. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 20: Presetting I.link® Devices

    DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 21: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software

    The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍...
  • Page 22: Changing Designs Of Vaio Wallpaper

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper The background image for your VAIO computer’s operating system changes automatically, based on the time of day and the season of the year. The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images.
  • Page 23: Vaio® Av Applications

    MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.
  • Page 24 Captures are low resolution, making it ideal for e-mail. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 25: Importing Images And Sound Clips

    MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
  • Page 26: Create A Movie Using Shaker

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. Click the Shaker tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.
  • Page 27: Editing Clips And Scenes

    Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Play Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
  • Page 28: Saving A Movie

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Saving a Movie Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next.
  • Page 29: Managing Your Pictures

    PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even HTML photo albums.
  • Page 30: Using Panorama Maker

    Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear.
  • Page 31: Openmg™ Jukebox

    An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information about service. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony’s World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.
  • Page 32 VAIO® Computer User Guide Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox. The CDDB® Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration. ✍...
  • Page 33 OpenMG Jukebox main window http://www.cddb.com Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Player control buttons Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward and reverse. Playlist drop-down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab.
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer User Guide Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox. ✍ When you record from an audio CD on your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box appears. Click Start to verify your CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 35 ✍ You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button. Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out) You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices or media. For more information on using your external devices or media, see the documentation that came with the product.
  • Page 36 VAIO® Computer User Guide Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Check-In/Out tab window. From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs.
  • Page 37: Additional Features

    For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online help file using either of the following instructions: ❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help.
  • Page 38: Smart Capture

    Internet or through e-mail. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 39: Using Still Mode

    Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode. Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips.
  • Page 40 VAIO® Computer User Guide Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window appears. Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs: ❑ Capturing Mode: — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer or Panorama Capture modes.
  • Page 41 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and customize the available effects. Effect Setting window ✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button.
  • Page 42 VAIO® Computer User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window, click on the Capture button. The Still Viewer window appears. You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time.
  • Page 43 ❑ Upload — Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service. See “Using ImageStation™.” ❑ Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image.
  • Page 44 VAIO® Computer User Guide Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options window appears. Recording Options window The Recording Options window has three tabs: ❑ Format: — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression.
  • Page 45 Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder’s viewfinder, press the Capture button to begin recording your movie.
  • Page 46 Capture and ImageStation. Uploading with Movie Player ✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site. Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings...
  • Page 47 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the next section, “Uploading with Still Viewer” for further uploading information. Compression Settings when Uploading window Uploading with Still Viewer Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer.
  • Page 48 VAIO® Computer User Guide For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are already a registered member, provide your login name and password. The Image Uploader window appears. Image Uploader window From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site.
  • Page 49 VisualFlow™ VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow plays a selected movie or sound file, and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear™, PictureToy™, Memory Stick Slideshow and...
  • Page 50: Connecting A Digital Video Camera Recorder

    VAIO® Computer User Guide DVgate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the power on the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera. Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder ❑...
  • Page 51 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. Select Program Files > Sony > Dvgate > Premiere Plug-in > 5.1. Select Setup.exe and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears.
  • Page 52 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. Select Program Files > Sony > Dvgate > Premiere Plug-in > 6.0. Select “Setup.exe” and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears.
  • Page 53: Configuring Your Vaio® Computer

    Configuring your VAIO® Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition.
  • Page 54 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system. ✍ 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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 55 Connecting an i.LINK device ✍ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition uses an i.LINK communication standard that is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that came with your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation and use. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility...
  • Page 56: Enabling Ethernet

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer may ship with this function disabled. You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below. To enable the Ethernet connection Click on My Computer icon on the desktop.
  • Page 57: System, Application And Driver Recovery Cd(S)

    The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications.
  • Page 58: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 59: Using The Driver Recovery Cd

    If you need to reinstall all the software titles 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 on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer.
  • Page 60 VAIO® Computer User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. Go to My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD.
  • Page 61 The software and operating system items you can fix are those identified by Sony as protected by VAIO Support Agent.
  • Page 62: Using The Quick Fix Wizard

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and works to bring your software back to a previous working state. From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button.
  • Page 63: Using Common Solutions

    Using Common Solutions Common Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). You can run One-Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a Web browser. Click the Common Solutions button.
  • Page 64: Automatic Updates

    You can choose from four response options: ❑ Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates.
  • Page 65 ❑ Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix. The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission to retrieve the next scheduled update. Once you have given permission to update, the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server.
  • Page 66: Using Support Central

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge base systems, and the latest software updates for your protected software.
  • Page 67 ✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support Central may require you to register again.
  • Page 68 VAIO® Computer User Guide Support Central: Current Issues When you log on to Support Central, a Current Issues page displays, allowing you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appears.
  • Page 69 Using Support Central Support Central: Support Wizard ✍ For more information about using VAIO Support Agent, see the online Help.
  • Page 70: Software Applications Protected By Vaio Support Agent

    VAIO® Computer User Guide Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below, your modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility. Utilities ❑ VAIO Action Setup Applications ❑ DVgate™ ❑ PictureGear™ ❑ MovieShaker™...
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
  • Page 72 VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding. In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next to an application. Select this application and click End Task.
  • Page 73 From the Start menu, select Shut Down. From the drop-down list, select Restart. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. Select “I/O Device Configuration” and press Enter.
  • Page 74 VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: I cannot play a CD. ❑ After inserting your CD, 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. ❑...
  • Page 75 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Go to Windows® System Properties to verify that the drivers are installed properly, by following these steps a. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. b. Click Systems and the System Properties dialog box appears. c.
  • Page 76 VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display? From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab. Move the Display area slider to change the resolution. Click OK.
  • Page 77 ❑ Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.
  • Page 78 VAIO® Computer User Guide Click the Diagnostics tab. Select COM3. Click More Info. If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display. If your modem is still not functioning properly, an error message will appear. ✍ You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See “Using the Driver Recovery CD” in this manual.
  • Page 79 Decrease the microphone level. If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears. Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button. Close the Recording Control window. Topic: My mouse does not work. ❑...
  • Page 80 VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port. ❑ Close all applications and turn off your computer. Restart your computer. Topic: I cannot find the Windows The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. ❑...
  • Page 81 Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Select Refresh, and then click OK.
  • Page 82: To Reach Sony

    If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. ✍ Check the printer manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for Windows Me before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
  • Page 83: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-on cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by installing add-on cards that draw excessive current.
  • Page 84: On Disposal Of The Lithium Battery

    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 of fire or explosion.
  • Page 85 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).
  • Page 86: On Moisture Condensation

    ❑ Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony suggests that you keep your CRT display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑...
  • Page 87: On Using The Hard Disk Drive

    ❑ 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.
  • Page 88: On Cleaning Cd Or Dvd Media

    VAIO® Computer User Guide On 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 available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
  • Page 89: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Acrobat® Reader, Adobe Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/...
  • Page 90 Web site http://service.real.com/help/call.html phone 206-674-2680 hours M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM PT / Sat. - Sun, 7:30 AM - 4 PM PT Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day...
  • Page 91 M - F, 9 AM - 5PM PST Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2002 XP (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
  • Page 92 VAIO® Computer User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: QuickStart Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.
  • Page 93 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO System Provides detailed technical information about your computer's hardware.
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  • Page 95: Specifications

    C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard Memory 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM MPEG “Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM Drive 16X max. DVD-ROM (40X max. CD-ROM) Modem Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN...
  • Page 96 VAIO® Computer User Guide Model PCV-RX450 Connection Capabilities (Rear) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) Supplied Accessories Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP2) with AC adapter Service 90-day limited service. See Warranty Card. Limited Warranty 90-day parts/labor standard. See Warranty Card Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight...
  • Page 97 ** The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes/s. Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.3X (15255 KBps.) Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track.
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