Sony PCV- 2211 manual

N Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide PCV -RS series / PCV -2211[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 1 nN Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporatio n. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in pa rt, may not be reproduced, translated, or redu ced to any machin e- readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation pro vides no warranty with regar[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 2 nN T rademarks Sony , DVgate, i.LINK and the i.LINK logo, MovieShaker , PictureGear Studio, Network Smart Captu re, SonicStage, Sony Style Imagin g, UI Design Selector , VAIO Edit Components, V AIO System Information, VAIO and the V AIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. i.LINK is a trademark of[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 3 nN E NERGY S TA R ® As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner , Sony has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guideline s for energy efficiency . The International Energy Star ® Office Equipment Program is an international progra m that promotes energy savin g through the use of computers an[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 4 nN Safety information Warnings General ❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an inco rrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not co vered by the guarantee. ❑ T o avoid electrical shock , [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 5 nN Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning st orm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless th e jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ T o disconnect your V AIO desk[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 6 nN Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe r relevant provisio ns of Europe an Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telec ommunications terminal equipm ent Directive). Declaration of Conformity The European Union is ta[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Read this first 7 nN Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory battery t hat should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product. If you wa nt to replace the battery, please contact VAIO-Link: http://www .vaio-link.com ❑ Keep away [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 8 nN We l c om e Congratulations o n purchasing a Sony VAIO de sktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technolo gy in audio, video, computing and communications to pro vide you with state-of-the-art per sonal computing. Here are the ma in features you will be able to enj oy: ❑ Exceptional performance - Y our[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 9 nN Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains printed use r guides, as well as user guides which you can find on your hard drive and / or the application CD (final disc in the set of the Recovery Disc(s)). Printed documentation The printed part of your documentat i on pack includes the following: [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 10 nN Online documentation The online documentation includes the following guide s: 1 The Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide : ❑ Using your V A IO desktop shows you how to use the sta ndard components of your system. ❑ Connecting peripheral devices ex plains how you can add func tionalit y by connecting vario[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 11 nN ❑ Using the Product Recovery Discs explain s how to perform a system and application recovery . 3 In the Customer Service Guide , you will find all the information you need relating to V AIO-Link, including contact numbers for each country . 4 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are usi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 12 nN Y our Sony V AIO deskto p and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box: 1 Main unit 5 Power cable 2 V AIO keyb oard 6 TV -Out cable 3 S tereo s p eakers 7 Do c u m entation pack 4 V AIO wheel mouse 8 Product recovery disc(s)[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 13 nN Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible, try and take into acco unt the following ergonomic consideration s when using your new computer, whether at home or in the office:[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Wel c om e 14 nN ❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Pl ace the keyboard directly in front of yo u (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wri sts in a neutral, comforta ble positio n (2) while using the keyboard or mouse – not at an angle. Let your upper arms hang nat u rally at your sides. Place the mo[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 15 nN Using your V AIO desktop This section describes how to start using your computer an d how to use your computer’s internal and external devices. ❑ Locating connectors (page 16) ❑ Starting your computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting down your computer (page 18) ❑ Using the keyboar d (page[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 16 nN Locating connectors Please see the printed Specificatio ns sheet to identify connectors on your model.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 17 nN Starting your computer Once you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Started guide, yo u can begin to use your computer. To start up your computer, proceed as follows : 1 Press the power button on the system unit until the blue V AIO light turns on (1). 2 Press the [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 18 nN Shutting down your computer It is important that you shut down your computer proper l y so you do not lose unsaved data. To shut down your computer, proceed as fo llows: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click T ur n Off Computer . The T urn off computer screen appears. 3 Click Tu r n O f f . [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 19 nN Using the keyboard This section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 20 nN Keys Descriptions Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many appli cations, <F1> is the Help key . The task associated wi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 21 nN Standby button (13) Press this button either to start up your c omputer , or to enter Standby mode, or to resume from a power saving mode. Indicator LEDs (14) A green light indicates whether the Num Lock , Caps Lock, and Scr oll Lock functions are active. Keys Descriptions[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 22 nN Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combinations Functi on + <F1> Displays Windows ® Help and Support Center . + <T ab> Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + <D> Refreshes the screen if a window is not closin g as it should. + <E> Displays M[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 23 nN Indicators Light On Off Num Lock T urns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active. T urns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock T urns on when the lette rs appear in uppercase as you type. The <Shift> key lowers the case of[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 24 nN Setting up the monitor If your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it ma y be delive red with a digital 15" or 17'' LCD (XGA TFT) monitor or with a common analogue CRT monitor, de pending on your model and vendor. For more information on how to use your delivered mon[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 25 nN Using the mouse The VAIO wheel mouse allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You can point to, se lect, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using th e buttons and the wheel. You can adjust the mouse pointer speed and other functions under Mouse Properties . T o display M[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 26 nN Using the disc drives Your computer is equipped with two sep arate drives. See the Specifications sheet f or details on your model. ❑ The DVD-RW drive reads data from and writes da ta onto DVD and CD. ❑ The CD-RW drive re ads data from and writes data o nto CD. ❑ The DVD-RO M drive[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 27 nN DVD-RW and CD-RW drive: What (re) writable CD fo rmats can I use? Recordable and rewritable CD format s include CD-R, CD-RW (high-speed supported) . CD-R (recordable) allows one-time recording on a disc whereas CD-R Ws can be rewritten as many as 1,000 times. Writing CDs and DVDs To achi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 28 nN ❑ Make sure that the s creensaver is deactivated. ❑ Region codes indicato rs 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 thi s player [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 29 nN Using the floppy disk drive Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with a floppy disk drive. Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, procee d as follows: 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place. R[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 30 nN Using the modem Your VAIO deskto p is equipped with an internal mod em. You need to co nnect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet, to registe r your computer and sof tware online, and to contact VAIO-Link. To connect a phone line, proc eed as follows: 1 Plug[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 31 nN Expansion capabilities There are four expansi on slots at the rear of your VAIO computer, as follows : 1 ( b ottom slot) CNR s l o t c o ntaining t h e modem ca r d. 2 Empty PCI slot. 3 Empty PCI slot. 4 (top slot) AGP slot containing the graphics car d. The empty PCI slots allow you the[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 32 nN Using power saving modes The colour of the VAIO and power indicator lights on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in. Using Standby mode If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it into Standby mode instead of turning [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 33 nN Use the Windows ® taskbar: 1 Save your work, close a l l applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable. 2 From the Start menu on the Windows ® taskbar , select T u rn Off Computer . Alternatively , press <Alt> + <F4> to get to the same dialog box. 3 Select [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Using your V A IO desktop 34 nN To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Hibernate mode after a certain amou nt of time, go to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance a nd ope n Power Options . To activate Hibernate mode manually, use one of these two methods: Use the Windows ® taskbar: 1 Save[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 35 nN Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connec ting any of the following peripherals, and more. Before you connect a peripheral, turn off both the computer and the peripheral. Connect the power cord only after conn ecting all cables. Turn on the co[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 36 nN Notes on connecting Universa l Serial Bus (USB) devices You can connect a USB device, for example, a scanne r or a printer, to your VAIO desktop. Your computer features the lat est USB technology, having been upgra ded to USB Specificat ion version 2.0 . USB Specification version 2.0[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 37 nN Connecting an external display You can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a diff erent port on the back of your computer: ❑ an LCD screen using the DVI connector , ❑ a CRT or LCD scre en using the VGA connector , ❑ a TV using the TV -Out connector . See also [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 38 nN 6 Click nV iew Display Mode on the left. 7 Select the Device Settings button. 8 Click Select Output Device ... and select the desired display . 9 Click OK . If you reboot after changing the settings as above , the default setting returns and the image is shown on the VGA screen again[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 39 nN Connecting a projector You can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) direct ly to your computer. To connect a projector to your VAIO desktop, proceed as follows : 1 Plug one end of the VGA ca ble (not supplied) into the VGA conne ctor on the back of yo ur computer , an[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 40 nN Connecting a TV You can connect a TV directly to your computer. See also Using two screens while watching a DVD film (page 28) . In order to be able to use a TV screen, you also have to enable the TV-Out function. Your VAIO desktop is delivered with a TV-Out cable (o r ’converter c[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 41 nN Connecting a TV that has a V ideo-S port To connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-Video cable (not supplied) , proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the S-V ideo cable into the TV Out port on the back of your computer . 2 Plug the other end of the S-V ideo cable into your TV’[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 42 nN Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO desktop does not contain an interna l microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you need to plug in an extern al microphone. To connect an external microp hone, plug the microphone cable (1) i[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 43 nN Connecting a printer To connect a printer, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the printer cable into the printer connector on your computer . 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 44 nN Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer, simply plug the printer' s USB cable into one of the USB ports on your VAIO desktop. There are USB ports at the front an d at the back of your computer. ✍ Do not turn on the computer or the pr inter until all the conn ections [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 45 nN Connecting an i.LINK™ device Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK™ port on the front of the syste m and a 6-pin i.LINK™ port on the back of the s y stem. Use these por ts to connect an i.LINK™ device such as a digital video camera recorder or to link up two VAIO compute[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 46 nN Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK™ cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK™ port of the computer and the other end into the DV - Out port on your digital video camera recorder . 2 L[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 47 nN Connecting two V AIO computers If you have adminstrator rights on your computer, y ou can connect you r VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer using an i.LINK™ cable (not su pplied). With the software delivered with your VAIO desktop, you can copy, edit or delete files on another VA[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 48 nN Connecting to a network Your computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface. To connect to a network, proceed as follows: 1 Connect your 10BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet port on the back of the computer . The sticker coveri ng the Ethernet port is[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 49 nN ! 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 fi re in the port. If using this compute r in German y , p lease make sure you do not use an IS DN cable. It is physi cally ve ry si[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 50 nN Getting help This section describes how to get help and support fr om Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. Sony's support options Sony offers you several support options for yo ur computer. Sony documentation Please see the section Documentation pack (page 9) for deta ils on [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 51 nN T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems y ou might encounter when using your VAIO desktop. Many problems have simple solutions. Please try these suggestions befo re contacting VAIO-Link or your local Sony dealer. You are recommended to print out this se ction and keep it [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 52 nN About the computer and software My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on. ❑ Confirm that the p o wer cord and all cables are co[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 53 nN 7 Press <F10> to exit, or use the arrow keys to select Save and Exit .. The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears. 8 Make sure that Ye s is selected and then press <Enter> . My computer does not shut down It is recommended that you shut down your computer using the Turn[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 54 nN My computer locks up ❑ If you suspect an application is locking your system, you can try to stop it. T o do this, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> once. If you have not changed the default set tings, you will enter the T ask Manage r . On the Applications tab, select the applicatio[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 55 nN If this still fails, proceed as follows: 1 If possible, save an y unsaved work. 2 Press <Alt> + <F4> . The T urn off computer box appears . 3 Select Restart . Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your equipment and operating system. If these options fail, try re-install[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 56 nN About the display My monitor does not display anything ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the monitor is plugged into the computer and to a power source, and turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicators on the main unit and on the scr[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 57 nN I want to change the resolution of my display To change the resolution of your d i splay, proceed as follows: 1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel . 2 Click Appearance and Themes , the n Display . The Display Pr operties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Settings tab . 4 Move the Sc re en re s [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 58 nN About discs and floppy disks My disc drive tra y does not ope n To open the disc drive, proceed as follows: With the eject button: 1 Make sure the power is turned on. 2 Press the eject button on the appro p riate disc drive . Using My Computer : 1 Click Start , and then My Computer . 2 Right-click th[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 59 nN I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player , it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD drive on your VAIO desktop. The region co de is list ed on th e packaging o f the disc. ❑ If you hear sound but cannot see a pict[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 60 nN When I double-click an application ico n, a message such as 'Y ou must insert the application CD into your drive' appears and th e software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application disc. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 61 nN About sound My speakers are not producin g any sound ❑ If you are using an application that has its own vo lume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows ® and in Windows ® Media Player . ❑ Check that the speakers are connected co rrectly and tu rned [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 62 nN 8 In the Options menu, select Advanced Controls , and then click the Advanced button under Micr ophone - Balance . The Advanced Controls for Micr ophone dialog box appears. 9 Deselect the Microphone Boost check box, and then click Cl ose . 10 Close the Recor ding Control dialog box . The unwanted noi[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 63 nN About the modem My internal modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into your compu ter . ❑ Check that the phone line is working. Y ou can ch eck the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial to ne. ❑ Check that the phone number the progra m is dialling, [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 64 nN ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there ar e no problems with the fax machine yo u are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Inte rnet Service Provider , check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If yo[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 65 nN About peripherals My mouse does not work ❑ If using the mouse delivered with your computer , chec k that it is plugged into the PS/2 mouse port on the back of the unit. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, proceed as follow s: 1 T urn off the comput er and t[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 66 nN 4 Click OK . The new mouse settin gs are now in place. My keyboard does not work properly ❑ If using the keyboard deliver ed with your computer , check that it is plugged into the PS/2 keyboard port on the back of the unit. ❑ PS/2 connections are not ’plug and play’, which means that if you c[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 67 nN 2 Under Printer T asks , click Add a printer . 3 Let the Add Printer Wizard guide you throu gh the installation process. 4 Click Finish . The printer is now install ed. ✍ T h is procedure appl ies for mos t, but not for al l printers. I cannot print ❑ Check that all the cables of the printer are [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 68 nN 2 Use the keyboard’ s arrow keys to select the Adva nced menu. 3 Select I/O Device Configuration , t hen pres s the <Enter> key . 4 Select Parallel Port Mode , then press the <Enter> ke y . 5 Select a printer port option using the arrow keys, then press <Enter> . The documentation[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 69 nN About digital video captures and DVgate When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the message 'Recor ding to DV device failed. Check the power and cabl e connections t o the devices and try again' Close all open applications and restart you r computer. [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Getting help 70 nN About i.LINK™ devices My i.LINK™ device does not appear on the desktop To see the i.LIN K ™ device icon on the desktop, procee d as follows: 1 T urn off and disconnect your i.LINK™ de vice. 2 Reconnect your device. 3 T urn on the power on the device again. The icon should now appear on the de[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 71 nN Upgrading your V AIO computer The following procedure s assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with PCs and with the regulatory compliance required fo r mo difying electronic equip ment. Observe proper safety precautions at all times. Your VAIO desktop and memory[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 72 nN Removing the cover To remove the cover from the main unit, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer . 2 Unplug the computer from the mains. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. The inside of the main unit becomes very[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 73 nN 6 Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 74 nN Inserting a PCI add-on card Your computer has open PCI expansion slo ts. These slots enable you to install an add-on ca rd to expand the functionality of your system. When you remove a slot cover to install an add-on card, you may have to temporarily remove other components. Add-on [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 75 nN 6 Install the add-on board by sliding it into the expa nsion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover , as shown: 7 Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual tha t came with the add-on board). 8 Replace the side cover as described in R[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 76 nN Upgrading memory In the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing / adding memory modules. However, we recommend that you do not in sta ll them yourself unless you are familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. For memory upgrades, use only PC[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 77 nN ✍ Do not place the memory mo dule in places subject to: - Heat source s such as r adiators or air ducts , - Direct sunlight, - Excessive d ust, - Mechanical vi bration or shock, - Strong magnet s or speakers that are not magnetic ally shielded, - Ambient temper ature of more than [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 78 nN Adding / replacing a memory module If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer. To add or change a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down the computer , unplug it, and remove any periphera l devices. 2 Wait fo[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 79 nN V iewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Click the Start b utton, point to All Pr ograms , then V AIO System Information, and click VA I O System Information again. Y ou can view the amount of installed memory here.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Upgrading your V A IO computer 80 nN Replacing the cover To replace the cover, proceed as follows: 1 Align the cover to the frame of the unit. 2 Slide the side cover firmly over the unit, slidin g it forward until the cover snaps into place. 3 Replace the three release screws.[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 81 nN Precautions This section describes safety guide lines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage . Please contact VAIO-L ink if you need assistance. ❑ On handling the hard disk (page 82) ❑ On using the power source (page 82) ❑ On handling your computer (page 83) ❑[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 82 nN On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or wr ites data in a short time. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration , shock or dust. Although the hard disk has the intern al safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 83 nN On handling your computer ❑ Handle the unit carefully while lifting, holding the unit by the bottom only . Do not attempt to lift the unit by using the floppy di sk drive as a carry point. ❑ Clean the unit with a soft c loth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergen t solutio[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 84 nN ❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signa ls 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, prob lems may occur . ❑ Do not use c[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Precau tions 85 nN On handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away fr om magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other source s of heat. On handling compact discs ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not d[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 86 nN Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definitions have been comp iled to provide you with a better underst anding of your VAIO computer. T erm Definit ion <F1> key The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most sof[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 87 nN CD-RW Short for Compact Disc-ReWriteable . Compact Disc that can be us ed to write or rewrite data to it. A CD-RW can be written to several tim es, a CD-R can only be written to once. CNR Short for Communication and Ne tworking Riser . A hardware device that plugs into a motherboard and holds ch ips for [...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 88 nN DVI Stands for Digital Video Interface. Accommodates analog and digital monitors with a single connector . Using a DVI connector and p ort, a digital signal that is sent to an analog monitor is converted into an analog signal. If the mo nitor is a digital monitor , such as a flat panel display , no c onv[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 89 nN LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display . Flat display technology using liquid c rystals (and light polarisation) to provide sharp, flicker-free images on a screen comp rised of millions of tiny cells. Colour can be produced by two basic techniques. P assive matrix is the less expensive of the two technolog[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 90 nN Partiti on A partition is a logical division of a computer’ s hard disk. A two-partition hard drive would typically contain C: an d D: drives. Partitioning is particularly useful if you run more than one operating system or to clearly separate yo ur data files from your installed software. PBX A PBX (P[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 91 nN RAM Short for Random Access Memory , the memory us ed to run programs and store data in current use. RAM is the fastest kind of memory to read from and writ e to. Information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off the computer . The higher the RAM capacity , the faster your current data c an be processe[...]

Sony V AIO Desktop User Guide Glossary 92 nN System recovery disc Disc that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased. UPS A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supp ly) is a device including a b attery that protects your computer from data loss in t[...]