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Sony VAIO PCV-RX551 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome...5 Features... 5 Unpacking Your Computer ... 8 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer... 10 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...11 To Set Up Your Computer ... 11 To Turn On Your Computer ... 16 To Register your Computer ... 17 To Set up your dial-up connection...
  • Page 4 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information technology features. Features VAIO® AV Applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage, MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media...
  • Page 6 ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 7: Preinstalled Software

    Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. 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 8: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑...

  • Page 9: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

  • Page 10: To Choose An Ergonomic Location For Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Planning your workspace ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer

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

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the speakers Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. 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.

  • Page 13: 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. Connecting the keyboard and mouse To Set Up Your Computer KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK LINK PRINTER i.LINK...
  • Page 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable and power cords Unplug your phone’s cable from the wall jack, and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Line jack on the computer, and then plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack.
  • Page 15 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. Connecting the power cords To Set Up Your Computer KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK LINK PRINTER i.LINK...

  • Page 16: To Turn On Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn On Your Computer Turning on your computer Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. ✍...

  • Page 17: To Register Your Computer

    To Register 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 troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
  • Page 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Phone and Modem Options window Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.

  • Page 19: To Use The Stand By Mode

    To Use the Stand by Mode When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can put it in Stand by mode instead of turning 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.

  • Page 20: To Use The System Hibernate Mode

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ 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. Click Apply and then click OK. The computer will go into Stand by mode according to your settings. Resuming from Stand by mode There are two ways to bring your computer back from Stand by mode: ❑...

  • Page 21: To Shut Down Your Computer

    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. Select the Hibernate tab and verify that Hibernate is enabled with a check mark in the Enable hibernation check box.
  • Page 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 23: About The Software On Your Computer

    About the Software 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. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
  • Page 24 2000 Pro you can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes 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.
  • Page 25 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 26 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 27 Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 29: 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 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped 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 31 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 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 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon.
  • Page 33 If you hear audio but cannot see video, your computer’s video resolution may be set too high. To improve video resolution, verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To check your video resolution, see the Troubleshooting topic, “How do I change the video resolution of my display?”...
  • Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 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 recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings.
  • Page 35 Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem.
  • Page 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options.
  • Page 37 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears. Select the Options menu and click Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. In the section, “Adjust volume for,” select the Recording option. Click OK. From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down.
  • Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. From the Buttons tab, select “Switch primary and secondary buttons”...
  • Page 39 Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Topics...

  • Page 40: Notes On Use

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, components and accessories. The power source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line.
  • Page 41 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 of fire or explosion.
  • Page 42 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 43 ❑ Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony recommends that you keep your CRT display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑...

  • Page 44: Using The Hard Disk Drive

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer 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. ❑...

  • Page 45: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer’s preinstalled software applications. Check this software support listing to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
  • Page 46 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin phone 949-387-7800 e-mail support@trendmicro.com...

  • Page 47: Sony Service Center

    M- F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

  • Page 48: Resources

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 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: VAIO® QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index power 40 Adobe Acrobat Reader 23 Adobe Photoshop Elements 23 Adobe Premiere LE 23 air circulation 41 America Online 23 cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41...
  • Page 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart EarthLink Network Total Access electrostatic discharge 43 Ergonomic considerations 10 Floppy disk handling media 44 handling media 44 hard disk drive using 44 hibernate 20 i.LINK interface 6 IEEE1394 6 keyboard 6 troubleshooting 37 Lighting workspace planning 10 lithium battery caution 41...
  • Page 51 tray eject 31 party lines 41 PC-Cillin 2000 25 PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro 25 PictureGear 26 power control 40 power cords handling 40 Preinstalled software applications Printer installation 38 troubleshooting 39 Quicken 2002 26 RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Recovery CDs 9 Registering your computer 16 replacement of lithium battery 41 setting up...
  • Page 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Quicken 2002 26 RealJukebox 26 RealPlayer 26 Smart Capture 26 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27...
  • Page 56 4-658-826-11 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...

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