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VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer Quick Start

Summary of Contents for PCV-RX731

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Page 3: ... DIGITAL STUDIO COMPUTER 13 To Set Up Your Computer 14 To Turn on Your Computer 19 To Register Your Computer 20 To Set Up Your Dial up Connection 21 To Set Up Power Management Modes 24 To Shut Down Your Computer 26 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER 27 Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications 28 For Answers To Your Software Questions 35 ...

Page 4: ...ical Disc Drive s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard 52 About Using A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor Display 62 About DVD CD And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Suppo...

Page 5: ...se of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines audio video and information technology features About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer To Unpack Your Computer To Choose an Ergonomic Location ...

Page 6: ...te of the art DVD RW drive writes to DVD R DVD RW CD R and CD RW media and plays your favorite DVDs and CDs This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 4 7 GB of data on a single DVD R DVD RW media You can store up to 650 MB of data on a single CD RW media Save movies videos and still images to share with family and friends ...

Page 7: ...io system high powered 3 D graphics and Sony Tuned MPEG digital video playback Microsoft Windows XP 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 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an ...

Page 8: ... services to browse the Internet access e mail send faxes and much more Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface and a V 90 data fax modem Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations ...

Page 9: ...lied with all models See the online specifications sheet for more information Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Available with selected models Display Sold separately Power Cord Modem Cable Keyboard Speakers PCVA SP3 System Unit Mouse Speakers PCVA SP2 AC Adapter Speaker ...

Page 10: ...quipment and software applications Information About DVD Recording For models equipped with a DVD RW drive This online guide provides information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer Safety Information Supplies safety and legal information about your VAIO computer Specifications This online specification...

Page 11: ...sed System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end user license agreement ...

Page 12: ...he table Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest ma...

Page 13: ...xciting features This section contains information on setting up your computer and connecting peripheral devices To Set Up Your Computer To Turn on Your Computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial up Connection To Set Up Power Management Modes To Shut Down Your Computer ...

Page 14: ... this section See the online specifications sheet for your system s configuration Connecting a display monitor 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port 2 If necessary plug the display cable into the rear of the display Connecting a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency ...

Page 15: ...ker 2 Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack 3 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip Connecting the speakers Model equipped with Giga Pocket features i LINK S400 HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN SERIAL ...

Page 16: ... Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port Connecting the keyboard and mouse PRINTER i LINK S400 KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK ...

Page 17: ... jack Connecting the modem cable Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrat...

Page 18: ...power cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer 2 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip Connecting the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER HEADPHONES LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK i LINK S400 SERIAL ...

Page 19: ... Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power Turning on your computer When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer Please respond to this request immediately ...

Page 20: ...epresentative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with a...

Page 21: ... turn your computer on follow these steps to set up your dial up connection 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window ...

Page 22: ...VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 22 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window ...

Page 23: ...l up Connection 23 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up connection New Connection Wizard window ...

Page 24: ...ance window appears 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Click the Hibernate tab and verify that the Enable hibernation check box is selected Click Apply 5 Click the Power Schemes tab Select the Home Office Desk power scheme 6 In the section Settings for Home Office Desk power scheme use the drop down list to set a time value for System stand by or System hibernates ...

Page 25: ...cators You can identify which power management mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light Color Mode Amber Computer is in Stand by mode Blue Computer is in Normal mode ready to use No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode ...

Page 26: ...cally the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer About the power switch If your system stops responding press and hold the Power switch for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt To avoid loss of data do not use the Power switch to turn...

Page 27: ...ter 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 Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications For Answers To Your Software Questions ...

Page 28: ...g options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version On selected models Adobe Systems Inc This trial version of Adobe Photoshop Elements enables you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for...

Page 29: ...les into gMovie format for playback on your Sony CLIÉ handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIÉ handheld during your next HotSync operation DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digi...

Page 30: ... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playlists and play your Video Capsules on other computers Giga Pocket enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony ...

Page 31: ...deo clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin 2000 antivirus software provides complete easy to use Internet era virus protection at your computer s entry points including beaming synchronization and Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail...

Page 32: ...iles including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced...

Page 33: ... digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage On selected models Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on computer models that include a CD recording device and a paramet...

Page 34: ...need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content 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 VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard Corel Corp WordPerfect Office 200...

Page 35: ...s EarthLink Inc Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration purchased Web site http www adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support Web site http www adobe com Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www dvdit com support phone 877 DVD 1124 U S...

Page 36: ...er Edition Intuit Inc Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RecordNow DX VERITAS Software Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support phone 510 859 0308 900 820 8324 hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific t...

Page 37: ... Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www sonicfoundry com support e mail support sonicfoundry com phone 900 407 6642 fee based support fax 608 256 7300 hou...

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Page 39: ... all of the features discussed in this section depending on the system configuration you purchased To view the specific configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions About Changing Your System s Default Settings About Your System Recovery CDs About Using The Optical Disc Drive s About The Speakers About The Modem About The Micropho...

Page 40: ... monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is not in stand by mode Why did my computer or software application stop responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete...

Page 41: ...ut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the on screen instructions according to your specific situation I cannot find the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen Th...

Page 42: ...y The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide ...

Page 43: ...etup Utility screen 4 Select I O Device Configuration and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearances and Themes then select Change t...

Page 44: ...ame with my computer See Reinstalling device drivers in the online User Guide for more information How do I access the reinstallation information in the online User Guide You can view this online information by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click VAIO Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and support menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Click to open the System and Applic...

Page 45: ...ay with the label side facing up Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the online specifications sh...

Page 46: ...ng topic How do I change the video resolution of my display If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer Check the volume settings on your computer speakers Check the connections between your speakers and the computer Verify that drivers are installed properly by followi...

Page 47: ...rding purposes try changing the write speed to a lower setting Your media must support writing speeds at 2X or lower See the Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adjusting the write speed settings Why doesn t my optical drive CD RW record to CD RW media If you are having difficulty with writing erasing or formatting on your CD RW media t...

Page 48: ...nnot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume ...

Page 49: ...ms Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that i...

Page 50: ...installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your ...

Page 51: ...n click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices 3 From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click Volume The Recording Control dialog box appears 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 5 In the section Adjust volume for select the Recording option Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog...

Page 52: ...ve any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 6 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise How do I set up my mouse for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 Fro...

Page 53: ...d then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation Why doesn t my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on Place a check mark in the box for...

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Page 55: ...nd locating upgrade procedures A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling A Monitor Display About DVD CD And Floppy Disk Media About Support Resources ...

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Page 57: ...ector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do...

Page 58: ...anted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 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 CR...

Page 59: ...back panel of your computer Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may wa...

Page 60: ...f you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Moisture condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem...

Page 61: ...y result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online manual while working at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available use these precautions Avoid working in a carpeted area Do not handle materials that may produce or hold static electricity such as ce...

Page 62: ... not block the ventilation slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use...

Page 63: ...c is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive 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 For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use...

Page 64: ...on The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support 2 Click on the VAIO User Guide Online Electronic Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware...

Page 65: ...p www sony com pcsupport Sony Fax on Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics Select the topics that you want to view To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software Software Updates You can download the latest software updat...

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Page 67: ...lel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17 57 pri...

Page 68: ...nk 57 Help and support 64 I i LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery disposing 58 losing power 57 M magnetic shielding 59 microphone background noise 51 troubleshooting 51 Microsoft Office XP Professional 30...

Page 69: ...tion 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the computer 26 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Ado...

Page 70: ...ing your computer 19 surge protectors 57 system response problem 42 T telephone service 60 touch tone dialing 49 Troubleshoot 44 Basic system functions 40 CD playback problems 47 CD RW recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display s video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating ...

Page 71: ...Guide 64 System Reference Manual 65 VAIO Action Setup 34 VAIO AV Applications 6 VAIO Quick Start 64 VAIO Smart keyboard 7 ventilation 12 59 video resolution 43 Viewing angle display 12 viewing angle 12 voltage settings 57 W Windows taskbar 41 WordPerfect Office 2002 Standard 34 workspace planning 12 ...

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