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Summary of Contents for VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX690G

Page 1: ...puter Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Note Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...s increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs CD RW drive not available on all models This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 650 MB of removable rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD Save your movies to CD R or CD RW media and share videos and images with fami...

Page 3: ...ight 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 Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet interface and a V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 1 A ctual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and governm...

Page 4: ...r It also includes information on the applications included with your system how to contact software vendors and solve common problems Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide For models equipped with Giga Pocket Contains information on setting up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications The Internet Electronic Program Guide iEPG servic...

Page 5: ...System Recovery CD s Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD Enables you to restore device drivers if t...

Page 6: ...To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...e 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 may make you more comfortable Sit with relaxed upright posture avoid slouchin...

Page 8: ...Controls And Connectors 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 Specifications sheet Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...nection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Front panel Model equipped with ...

Page 10: ...uipped with Giga Pocket features S video In port Connection for an S video cable optional Video In jack Connection for a video cable supplied Audio L In jack Audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable supplied 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 11 Memory Stick slot Reads and writes data from and to...

Page 11: ...vice Note For your convenience your computer includes Giga Pocket USB and i LINK ports and jacks on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...del equipped with Giga Pocket features 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 3 Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only 4 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a compatible USB device 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner Page 12 ...

Page 13: ... jack Connection for an audio device 11 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional 12 Monitor port Connection for a standard display 13 For models equipped with Giga Pocket features Audio Out jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video Out port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 14 For models equipped with Giga Pocket features Audio I...

Page 14: ...or models equipped with Giga Pocket VHF UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable supplied 17 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable optional to the computer 18 Modem line jack Connection for the modem supplied cable to the wall jack Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section See the Specifications sheet for your system s configuration Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...o the Monitor port 2 If necessary plug the display cable into the rear of the display Connecting a display Model equipped with Giga Pocket features Note Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...speaker 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 Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...yboard 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 Model equipped with Giga Pocket features Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...le Model equipped with Giga Pocket features Caution 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Model equipped with Giga Pocket features Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...ch on the display to turn on the power 3 Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power To turn on your computer Note 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 22 ...

Page 23: ... problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details Note 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 additional registration o...

Page 24: ...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 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...ick to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard window 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up connection Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...n to stop using your computer for a short period of time you can set your system to automatically enter a power management mode Your computer may have difficulty resuming from a power saving mode if the power scheme is not set up correctly Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...cted 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 standby or System hibernates Do not set time values for both settings Click Apply 7 Click the Advanced tab In the Power buttons section When I press the power button on my computer use the drop down...

Page 28: ...tify 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 28 ...

Page 29: ...on Note Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Note If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use Stand by mode instead About the power switch If your system stops responding press and hold the Power s...

Page 30: ...VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...ications as their default settings S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 SonicStage S4 PictureGear S5 MovieShaker S5 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder For models equipped with Giga Pocket S6 Help Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...askbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the S Key you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right Note You can drag an application to place it into the list box 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears Click Next 6 You may now type a new name and description...

Page 33: ...To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 7 To try another selection click or then click Apply 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Note You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software Page 34...

Page 35: ...tware 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 Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...ple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards handouts calendar...

Page 37: ...nsolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsoft Outlook Express Microsoft Corp This messaging tool that takes your e mail and newsgroup communications to new heights Outlook Express is easy to set up and use and provides you with secure personalized and comprehen...

Page 38: ...imedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage On selected models Sony Electroni...

Page 39: ... word processor component of the WordPerfect Office suite Create professional looking documents such as newsletters reports and brochures with this robust word processing application adding graphics charts and tables with ease Features such as RealTime Preview enable you to preview formatting before applying it to your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over your document st...

Page 40: ...your computer s preinstalled software applications Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet by e mail or by telephone Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Page 40 ...

Page 41: ... PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 e mail support arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST DVDit for VAIO On selected models Sonic Solutions Web site http www dvdit com Online Support http www dvdit com support phone 877 DVD 1124 e mail support dvdit com hours M F 9 AM 6 PM PST Telephone support is fee based per incident and available only within t...

Page 42: ...m pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 900 820 8324 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8AM 5PM PST Support from 949 987 7800 is free of charge Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based Quicken 2002 Basic Intuit Inc Web site and online support http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealPlayer RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions ...

Page 43: ... PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WordPerfect Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM EST Support from 613 274 0500 is fee based The on line support is free of charge Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...Sony Service 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 Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...e erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to res...

Page 46: ...d using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive Note Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you successfu...

Page 47: ...set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored Caution The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If yo...

Page 48: ...Starting VAIO Recovery Utility 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions Note Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD...

Page 49: ...riencing with your computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive Note If you need to reinstall all of the software 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 about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport ...

Page 50: ...stem is equipped with two optical drives insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility You may...

Page 51: ...pted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application Note If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...k Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each devic...

Page 53: ...hooting 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 Page 53 ...

Page 54: ... click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch ...

Page 55: ...e shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner Note To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information I cannot play a DVD If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application it may be that the region ...

Page 56: ...computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning component of RealJukebox software If you choose to download and use the optional RealJukebox software s CD burning component to create CDs the software feature may interfere with your computer s normal system operations For VAIO computers that are equipped with all of the necessary components for creating a CD R or CD RW Sony recommend...

Page 57: ...conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack Check that the phone line is working properly You can verify the line by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone Check that the access phone number POP is correct All software applications that are preinstal...

Page 58: ...e mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 5 Using a piece of tape remove 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 ri...

Page 59: ...ollow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Printer then click Next Note Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capabilit...

Page 60: ...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 Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer components and accessories Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...ge 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 not operate the sy...

Page 63: ...earest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Caution 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 o...

Page 64: ...down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may resu...

Page 65: ...ught 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 occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Page 65 ...

Page 66: ... 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 cellophane wrappers Ground yo...

Page 67: ...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 a screen saver to prevent residu...

Page 68: ...mputer 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 Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...ndling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...D media Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...er 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 a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc 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 Page ...

Page 72: ...online help files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications Knowledge Database This database provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Co...

Page 73: ...This section describes how to open your computer and insert an add on card add memory replace the lithium battery and install an additional hard disk drive For more information on upgrading your Sony computer see the computer System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Page 74 ...

Page 75: ...ted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover avoid rough handling that may damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are near the slot cover you plan to remove Caution Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here...

Page 76: ...u attempt to remove the side cover Removing the side cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel and pull it back until the side cover releases 4 Lift the side cover away from the unit and set aside Removing the Side Cover Model equipped with Gig...

Page 77: ... cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Note Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Before you upgrade your computer Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...nts on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove Removing the slot cover 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card 6 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions that came wit...

Page 79: ...e the side cover See Removing the side cover 4 Gently place the unit on its side If necessary remove any cables add on boards or other components to access the RIMM slots 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 6 Push down on the handles located on both sides of the module to eject it from the slot 7 Grasp one edge of the RIMM and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Removing ...

Page 80: ... of the RIMM 7 Align the module over the available memory slots 8 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the RIMM into the slot 9 Press down evenly against the RIMM s upper corners The end latches snap into position to hold the module in place Caution To avoid damaging the RIMM slot move the RIMM latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place 10 Reinstall any components or add...

Page 81: ...s or other components to access the lithium battery 6 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side up Installing a lithium battery 7 Replace the side cover See Replacing the side cover The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settin...

Page 82: ...ony computer See Before you upgrade your computer Installing an additional hard disk drive 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 See Removing the side cover 4 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave See the configuration instructions that came with your drive 5 Detach th...

Page 83: ...s itself accordingly when you turn it on Partition and format the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format 1 Log on in Windows as Administrator 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and right click on My Computer ...

Page 84: ...over Replacing the side cover 1 Align the tabs on the side cover to the chassis frame 2 Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place Replacing the side cover Model equipped with Giga Pocket Page 84 ...

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