Sony PCV-RX741 User Manual Page 1

Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer! Your new, high-performance, multimediacomputer combines audio, vi

Connection for a display. 6 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 7 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection

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

To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in this section. See the Specifications sheetfor your

Connecting a display (monitor) 1.Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2.If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of the display.

Connecting the speakers 1.Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. 2.Plug the cable attached

Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1.Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2.Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse

Connecting the modem cable 1.Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2.Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack on the computer, and

Connecting the power cords 1.Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2.Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet

To Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computer 1.Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2.Press the power switch on the displ

To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering yourcomputer:

About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the sp

To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dial-up connection: 1.Click Start from t

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. Page 21

To Set Up Power Management Modes When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can set your system to automatically enter

To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. To avoid loss of data,

Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information on maintaining your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK d

About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer's D partition regularly. To impr

Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may benece

i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used onl

Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1.Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Plug the i.

VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are s

Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Preinstalled software All the softw

Changing the settings of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications. 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Pro

To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computingen

Changing the window design 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel. 2.Click Other Control Panel Options. 3.Click UI Design S

About The Software On Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications Your computer may not include all of the software applications listed, depending on the system conf

Internet Explorer delivers the World Wide Web the way you want it. It's secure, easy to use, and you can personalize howyou access the Internet.

RealPlayer is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience. RecordNow DX (On selected models) VERITAS Software Corp. RecordNow is the ide

For Answers To Your Software Questions Check this support listing to locate support information for your computer's preinstalled software applica

Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Internet Explorer, Office XP Professional (On selected models), Office XPSmall Business Edition (On selected

telephone 613-274-0500* hours M - F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM EST * Support from 613-274-0500 is fee-bas ed. T he online support is free of c harge. Sony

To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessories Manuals VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start — Provides basic information on setting up and

System and Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. To Use The S

To Use The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all the original,pr

System Recovery options System drive recovery All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on t

Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1.In

To Use The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, individual driver

Reinstalling software applications 1.Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, save and close all open applications. 2.When the Windows d

Reinstalling device drivers 1.Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. 2.When the Windows desktop appears, inser

Frequently Asked Questions This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Manyproblems have si

About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location. 1.Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2.Clear the ch

To Choose an Ergonomic Location Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Planning your workspace Stable work surface — U

About Changing Your System's Default Settings How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? You can change the parallel

About Your System Recovery CDs My files are corrupted or deleted. How do I recover software applications that came with my computer? See To Use The Ap

About Using The Optical Disk Drive(s) Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the spec

Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. Verify that drivers are installe

About The Preinstalled Software Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox software? Sony does no

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a m

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors influence modem connection speed: Telephone line noise Incompatibility with other tele

4.Select the Tone or Pulse option. Click OK. Page 57

About the Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Why is my microphone

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port. Save and close a

Locating Controls And Connectors Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hard

About Using a Peripheral Device How do I install a printer? If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufac

Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, usingstorage media, and

About The Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it cool down for 10 minutes. This protects you againstinternal co

About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or busin

About Handling The Computer System The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occ

About Upgrading Your Computer System The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associat

About Handling a Monitor (Display) Do not change the display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not functioncorrectly

About DVD, CD, and Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy di

Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and thepreinstalled softwa

Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO Digital Studio com

Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal SerialBus

Overview The procedures in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personalcomputers and with the safet

To Remove the Side Panel Removing the side cover 1.Shut down your computer, and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2.Unplug your c

To Install a PCI Add-on Card Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. A PCI slot enables you toin

8.Reconnect all peripheral devices, the power cord, and then turn on the computer. Page 73

To Install an AGP Add-on card Your computer has one open AGP expansion slot. This slot enables you to install an AGP card to enhance your system'

To Install Memory The preinstalled memory configuration may vary, depending on the computer you purchased. Your computer may ship withall available me

Slide the power supply unit up until it clears the chassis. Rotate the power supply to an upside down position and rest it on top of the chassis. 5.

To Replace the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored inCM

To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second, standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Some

Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten the screws when securingthe drive to the drive holder. 9.Align

4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicato

To Replace the Side Panel Replacing the side cover 1.Align the tabs on the side cover to the chassis frame. 2.Press the side cover firmly against the

Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panellocate and id