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Sony VAIO Desktop
User Guide

P C V - R X 3 1 2

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCV-RX312

Page 1: ...N Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide P C V R X 3 1 2 ...

Page 2: ... of a separate user license agreement Trademarks Sony DigitalPrint DVgate i LINK and the i LINK logo Sony Style Imaging MovieShaker Smart Capture UI Design Selector VAIO Action Setup VAIO System Information SonicStage Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1...

Page 3: ...ment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S regis...

Page 4: ...pen the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture If reporting a gas leak do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible The magn...

Page 5: ...phone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines To disconnect your VAIO desktop completely from the mains voltage unplug the power cable Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Optical disc drive The use of optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is...

Page 6: ...s product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet Before activating the built in modem please read the Modem Regulations flyer There is visible and invisible radiation when the optical disc drive is open avoid direct exposure to the laser beam The CD RW and DVD ROM disc drives are classified as C...

Page 7: ...ot have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product If you want to replace the battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com Keep away from children Dispose of the battery properly at its end of life In some areas the disposal of non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public waste collection system ...

Page 8: ...y Memory Stick media slot The next generation in digital storage allows you to easily transfer images sounds data and text between cameras computers and more VAIO keyboard Featuring power on capabilities and shortcut keys to launch your favourite applications within seconds Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exch...

Page 9: ...g and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation The online documentation contains the following guides 1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide Using your VAIO desktop shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out ...

Page 10: ...ling and updating applications details how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers describes how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online document for details on your c...

Page 11: ...onnect the internal modem Please read the section Using the correct phone plug page 30 before connecting the modem 1 main unit 6 AC adapter and power cable for the speakers country specific 2 VAIO keyboard with palmrest 7 VAIO wheel mouse 3 power cable 8 speakers 4 phone cable country specific 9 documentation pack 5 phone plug adapter country specific 10 product recovery CD ROMs ...

Page 12: ...AIO Desktop User Guide Welcome 11 n N Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your new computer whether at home or in the office ...

Page 13: ...nd muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Remember to adjust the brightness setting of the display Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support 4 Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning too far backwards Lightin...

Page 14: ...rnal devices Locating controls and connectors page 14 Starting your computer page 16 Shutting down your computer page 17 Using the keyboard page 18 Using the shortcut keys page 23 Using the mouse page 24 Using the CD and DVD drives page 25 Using the floppy disk drive page 27 Using the modem page 29 Expansion capabilities page 31 Using Memory Stick page 32 Using power saving modes page 41 ...

Page 15: ...isk drive indicator page 27 5 disc drive indicator page 25 6 hard disk drive indicator page 16 7 power button and indicator page 16 8 DVD ROM drive eject button page 25 9 CD RW eject button page 25 10 Memory Stick slot page 32 11 Memory Stick indicator page 32 12 floppy disk eject button page 27 13 2 USB ports page 47 14 4 pin i LINK port page 49 while reading and writing data from DRIVE ...

Page 16: ...nnector page 47 4 USB connector page 47 5 Ethernet connector page 52 6 printer connector page 48 7 i LINK 6 pin connector page 49 8 serial connector 9 headphones connector page 45 10 line in connector 11 microphone connector page 46 12 AC input connector 13 VGA monitor connector page 45 14 AGP slot page 31 15 PCI slot page 31 16 PCI slot page 31 17 Modem slot page 31 18 telephone line connector pa...

Page 17: ... system unit until the blue power indicator light turns on 1 2 Press the power button on your monitor to turn the display on 2 3 Press the power button on the speakers to turn the sound on 3 Once you have started using your computer you can use the shortcut keys on the keyboard to start your system and launch your favourite application automatically If you press the power button for more than four...

Page 18: ... users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Disconnect any USB devices Press Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time If you have not changed the default setting you will enter the Task Manager Select Turn Off from the Shut Down menu to turn the computer off Alternatively press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the...

Page 19: ...T MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO HELP S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F11 F10 F6 F9 F8 F7 F5 F12 Delete Insert Prt Sc Sys Rq Pause Break 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ P O I L K J U Y T R E W H G F D S X C V B N M A Q Z Fn Ctrl Alt Caps Lock Alt Gr Ctrl Home PgDn End PgUp NumLk CapsLk 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 End PgDn Home PgUp Del Ins Enter 0 ...

Page 20: ...e screenshot into a document and print it Numeric keypad area 6 This contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the keypad Navigation keys 7 These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen Application key 8 The Applic...

Page 21: ...d applications Indicator LEDs 12 A green light indicates whether the Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions are active Standby button 13 Press this button either to start up your computer or to enter Standby mode or to resume from a power saving mode Fn combination keys 14 These keys are used in combination with the Fn key to execute the commands depicted within the box on the key Fn key 15 ...

Page 22: ...askbar E Displays My Computer F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run fro...

Page 23: ...lication Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key...

Page 24: ...ortcut icon on the desktop Use an S Key simply by pressing it If you want to you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the functions of the S Keys All six buttons are reprogrammable The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 Sonic Stage S4 Digital Print S5 DVgate Motion S6 Help and Support ...

Page 25: ...surface to place the pointer on an item or object click Press the left button 1 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 2 once In many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu drag and drop Hold the left button down while sliding the mouse Then release the button to drop the object scroll Turn the central wheel 3 to scroll up or d...

Page 26: ...he tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently or by pressing the eject button When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly in the tray If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc dri...

Page 27: ...ions To make a CD R s data readable on another CD ROM drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactiva...

Page 28: ...e Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 or ALL is labelled on your DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings ...

Page 29: ...8 n N Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the eject button to remove the floppy disk Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 30: ...r VAIO desktop allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality See Using the correct phone plug page 30 Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a ...

Page 31: ...t phone plug In the box you will find one of the following phone plugs Make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK Use the plug whose connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands Take the plug with the protruding pins ...

Page 32: ...the modem card AGP slot containing the graphics card Empty slot Empty slot The empty slots allow you the choice of adding to the expansion capabilities of your computer See Upgrading your VAIO computer page 70 for more details You are strongly advised not to add hardware yourself Please contact your local Sony dealer for advice on changing the internal hardware components ...

Page 33: ...e the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 34: ...your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 MB up to 128 MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used t...

Page 35: ...eans you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add y...

Page 36: ... this type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features 32 64 and 128 MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI S...

Page 37: ...or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since...

Page 38: ... environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders ...

Page 39: ...om Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory ...

Page 40: ...y Stick slot in the front panel The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive Always hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly while reading an...

Page 41: ...move a Memory Stick proceed as follows Push the Memory Stick in to release it and then pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly You are recommended to remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer while reading and writing data from DRIVE ...

Page 42: ... certain amount of time go to Control Panel and open Power Options To activate Standby mode manually use one of these two methods Use the Standby button 1 Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable 2 Press the Standby button at the top of the keyboard The computer goes into Standby mode indicated by the umber light Use the Windows taskbar 1 Save your wor...

Page 43: ...ly When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc Standby requires less time than Hibernate Standby uses more power than Hibernate Using Hibernate mode If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly you can put it into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When you put your computer into Hibernate mode Everything...

Page 44: ... Hibernate mode the computer turns off Use the power button Quickly press the power button on the front of the main unit The computer goes into Hibernate mode the computer turns off To return to Normal mode quickly press the power button on your computer Operation returns to the same state as before You can leave Windows running when using Hibernate If you press the power button for more than four...

Page 45: ...ork page 52 Before you connect a peripheral turn off both the computer and the peripheral Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Please note that the configuration of the front back panels shown in the following illustrations may vary depending on your model Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is ...

Page 46: ...omputer To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the VGA cable into the VGA monitor connector on the back of your computer and the other end into the projector you want to use 1 2 Plug the audio cable into the headphones connector identified by the symbol 2 3 Connect the power cord of the projector into an AC outlet 3 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 47: ...nternal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use m 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 48: ...sktop and two at the back To connect a USB device simply plug in the USB cable of the device into one of the ports on your computer For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device You do not need to shut down the computer be...

Page 49: ... connect a USB printer simply plug the printer s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop There are two USB ports at the front and two at the back of your computer Do not turn on the computer or the printer until all the connections are made These procedures do not apply to all printers If you do not have a printer compatible to these procedures please refer to the manufacturer s i...

Page 50: ...y depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information The i LINK cables that are compatible with your VAIO desktop include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or ...

Page 51: ...l video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Me...

Page 52: ... just need the i LINK cable If the second computer has a different operating system e g Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer To connect your VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer proceed as follows Insert one end of the i LINK cable into one of the i LINK connectors on the main unit of the V...

Page 53: ...ltek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 4 Click Properties 5 Under Device Usage select Use this device enable 6 Click OK to close the Properties window The Ethernet connection is now enabled Connect only 10BASE T 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction excessive heat or even fire in the port For more information about connecting you...

Page 54: ...ox some specifications of your VAIO desktop and how to set up your computer A Customer Guide where you will find all the basic information to start using your VAIO desktop as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation The online documentation co...

Page 55: ...format Using DigitalPrint explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photographs taken with a digital camera Customizing your VAIO computer explains how to set up your modem and so on Installing and updating applications details how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers describes how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs ex...

Page 56: ...d with the peripherals or software You will need to set up and configure your VAIO s internal modem before you can make use of these communication features Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO desktop Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link or your local Sony dealer You are ...

Page 57: ...ntrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Wait at least an hour before turning the computer on The message Press F1 to continue F2 to enter setup appears at startup If the message Press F1 to continue F2 to enter setup appears at the bottom of the display you need to initialize the BIOS To initialize the BIOS proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove ...

Page 58: ...own the computer by pressing Alt F4 The Turn off computer box appears Select Turn Off 2 If this does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete The Task Manager dialog box appears Click Shut Down then Turn Off 3 If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power 4 Unplug the computer from the mains My system is running slowly The system response time va...

Page 59: ...ork press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM or DVD ROM stop the CD and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and then click Turn Off My computer or software program is not responding To end the application that has stopped responding proceed as follows 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed ...

Page 60: ...l be lost If the same application locks up regularly contact the software publisher or the advertised technical support Windows locks up during shutdown There are many reasons why the Windows operating system may not shut down properly including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware To search Windows Help for troubleshooting information proceed as follows 1 F...

Page 61: ...l socket 5 Put the mouse ball back into the socket and replace the cover Secure the cover by turning the ring anti clockwise This cleaning procedure does not apply to optical mouse devices My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use To set your mouse up for left handed users proceed as follows 1 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option 2 Click the mouse ...

Page 62: ...dows key and D key twice to refresh the screen I cannot find the Windows taskbar Check that the taskbar is not hidden or minimized Move the cursor to each edge of the screen to retrieve the taskbar To change the default view of the taskbar and the Start menu proceed as follows 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Men...

Page 63: ...sure the power is turned on 2 Press the eject button on the appropriate disc drive Using My Computer 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select the Eject option The disc drive opens and you can retrieve the disc If the disc tray still does not eject the CD DVD writing application software may be stopping it Make sure the application is closed before you proceed I...

Page 64: ...the mute setting is off in your DVD player software Check the master volume setting in the Volume Control If you have connected external speakers check the volume settings for your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager Go to the Control Panel Click ...

Page 65: ...y starting the program again Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing outwards Why does my CD RW not record at the highest speed For the CD RW drive you must use 24x CD R or 10x CD RW media to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting the disc with the above speeds change the writing speed to a lower setting To change...

Page 66: ...s plugged into the mains My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you can adjust the microphone gain To adjust the microphone settings proceed as follows 1 In the Control Panel choose Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box appears 3 Click the Voice ta...

Page 67: ... the program is dialing is correct In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Printers and other Hardware Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Whenever you use your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dia...

Page 68: ... If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is th...

Page 69: ...that you have up to date drivers If necessary contact your dealer To reset the printer connection proceed as follows 1 Click on Start and then Printers and Faxes 2 Right click in the left part of the window and select Refresh 3 Click on the icon of the printer installed on your computer 4 In the Printer Tasks menu which has now expanded click on Set printer properties 5 Have a look through the dif...

Page 70: ...p proceed as follows 1 Turn off and disconnect your i LINK device 2 Reconnect your device 3 Turn on the power on the device again The icon should now appear on the desktop The connected i LINK device is not recognised Disconnect the i LINK device then connect it again You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot e...

Page 71: ... the system Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures here only at an ESD workstation Otherwise do not work on a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity such as cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by keeping constant conta...

Page 72: ...back until the side cover releases 7 Lift the side cover away from the unit and set it aside Always wait for the internal parts of the system unit to cool down before removing the side panel Inserting a PCI add on board Your computer has open PCI expansion slots These slots enable you to install add on boards to expand the functionality of your system Add on board configuration can vary LINE ...

Page 73: ...ch as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side cover as described in Opening the side cover page 70 4 Locate one of the two available expansion slots 5 Remove the screw and then remove the slot cover as shown 6 Install the add on board by plugging it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot as shown ...

Page 74: ...our VAIO computer Adding memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules although we recommend that you do not install them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory modu...

Page 75: ...ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects ...

Page 76: ...omponents to access the DIMM slots You must remove the power supply before installing the memory modules Remove the power supply by following these steps Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis Pull the tab that latches the power supply to the chassis Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis Rotate the power supply to an upside down posi...

Page 77: ...nstall the power supply by following these steps Rotate the power supply to its original position and slide it into the chassis until the tab snaps into position Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis 10 Replace the side cover as described in Closing the side cover There is only one correct way to insert the memory module Make sure the rivet of the module is lin...

Page 78: ... Click the Start button point to All Programs then VAIO System Information and click VAIO System Information again You can view the amount of installed memory here Closing the side cover To replace the side cover proceed as follows 1 Align the tabs on the side cover to the rim of the unit 2 Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place RX460 ...

Page 79: ...dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data...

Page 80: ... or 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 these may damage the finish of your computer Should you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop ...

Page 81: ...roblems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose impor...

Page 82: ...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 On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply heavy shock to the Memory S...

Page 83: ... each device attached to the computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not ...

Page 84: ...ices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Short for Digital Versatile Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely...

Page 85: ...cal Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LED Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lights up when electricity passes through it MAPI Short for Messaging Application Program Interface A Microsoft Windows interface enabling you to...

Page 86: ...g is particularly useful if you run more than one operating system or to clearly separate your data files from your installed software PBX A PBX Private Branch Exchange is a private telephone network within an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phone system for internal c...

Page 87: ...00 appropriate for a 15 inch screen 1 024 by 768 appropriate for a 17 inch screen and 1 280 by 1 024 LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size RGB signal cable RGB stands for Red Green Blue A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display SDRAM Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher cl...

Page 88: ...o 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relativel...

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