Sony PCV-RZ20C User Manual Page 1

Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology andeasy-to-use functionality. The in

About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the

6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Se

Audio Out jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). Video/S-video Out jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (o

About the Remote Control (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote

Press to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons. 3 SIZE button Press to view the current software in full-screen size. Press again to

(Note: This function is not available for other software.) 9 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You can not place th

Press to begin recording. REC MODE button Press to select the recording mode. REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: These functions are avai

About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includ

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power button and power indicator Turns the computer on/off. The indicator

About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the

Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combinesstate-of-the-art

Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devic

2 O n some locations, the monitor port loc ation may be in a different loc ation. 3 T he s peaker model s upplied with your c omputer may vary, depend

Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacksmay v

Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1.Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2.If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of t

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

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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 Telephone and Modem Cables 1.Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack located on the back pan

Connecting the Power Cords 1.Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2.Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wa

Turning On your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box thatprompts yo

Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration youpurchased. For d

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

Setting 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

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. Page 32

Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, d

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

About Your Hard Disk Drive To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has beenform

About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK port, depending on the system configurationpurchased

About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your computer may not be equipped with a Memory Stick® media slot as described in this section, depending on thehard

3.If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside-down or backwards.Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick

Locking the Memory Stick Media Page 39

Online Documentation VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide—Contains features and specifications of your computer. It alsoincludes information on

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

About the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications and create your own personal

Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. This section describes ho

Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associatedwith personal computer

tAbout the Side Panel Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printe

to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side panel. Replacing the side panel (PCV-RZ ser

About Add-on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. An expansion slotenables

6.Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card. 7.Replace the side panel. See About the Side

About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer mayship with al

Installing a memory module 1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2.Unplug your computer and any periphe

Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are

8.Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. The end latches snap into position, holding the modulein place. To avoid damaging a m

About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored inCMOS RA

About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. Some models,

Remov ing the driv e holder (PCV-RX series model) 8.Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9.S

To lock the drive holder (for PCV-RX series model only) Push up on the bottom tab on the drive holder to lock the drive into position. 12.Reconnect th

5.Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red marking). From theshortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6

System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs. Using the Sy

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

System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software applicat

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.Pr

Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer.Your computer may not beeq

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall your system's original software, drivers, and t

Reinstalling software 1.Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, save and close all open applications. 2.Logon to go to the Windows® des

Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, with

Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1.Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 2.Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optic

Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use yourcomputer's ha

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

I cannot find the Windows taskbar. The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left,

To access the online specifications sheet: 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2.From the VAIO Help and Support Center

About Software Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the systemconfiguration you purchase

CD. 3.Point to select a file or folder, or select several files or folders by holding down the CTRL key while pointing toeach of the files you want. 4

About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain mod

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

If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. Check the master

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are usin

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

3.From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box appears. 4.Select the Tone or Pulse option. Click OK. Page 74

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

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's fr

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

Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Ligh

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 Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs

About Handling a Monitor (Display) DVD playback and certain video-related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a highrefre

About DVD, CD, and Floppy Disk Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not use adhesi

Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This sectiondescribes all av

Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing theonli

Software Help and Support The contact and support information for the preinstalled software on your system can be found on the online specificationssh

Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you would like to

16 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a