Sony PCV-RSM22 Specifications

NHardware GuidePCV-RS series (PCV-2226)

Hardware GuideWelcome9nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your ne

Hardware GuideWelcome10nN❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Place the keyboard directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with y

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer11nNUsing your VAIO computerOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer12nNShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lo

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer13nNUsing the keyboardYour computer is delivered with a VAIO keyboard. The features are much the same a standard

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer14nNIndicatorsLight On OffNum Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active.Turns off when

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer15nNUsing the mouseThe VAIO wheel mouse allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You can point to,

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer16nNSetting up the mouse for left-handed usersTo set your mouse up for left-handed users, proceed as follows:1 G

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer17nNUsing the disc drivesYour computer is equipped with two separate optical drives. ❑ The DVD±RW drive reads da

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer18nNReading and writing CDs and DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’bu

Hardware GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in wh

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer19nNPlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations:❑ Clos

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer20nNUsing two screens while watching a DVD filmBy connecting a TV to your computer, you can watch a DVD film whi

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer21nNUsing the floppy disk driveYour VAIO desktop is equipped with a floppy disk drive.Inserting a floppy diskTo

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer22nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described in the printed Getting Sta

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer23nN❑ Your computer cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer24nNExpansion capabilitiesThere are four expansion slots at the rear of your VAIO computer, as follows:❑ Top slo

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer25nNUsing power modesThe colour of the VAIO and power indicator lights on the main unit tells you which mode the

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer26nNUsing Standby modeIf you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you ca

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer27nNUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hib

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices28nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on y

Hardware GuideRead this first2nNENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energ

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices29nNConnecting a displayYou can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a different port on t

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices30nN8 Click Select Output Device... and select the required display.9 Click OK.If you reboot after changing

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices31nNConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV directly to your computer. In order to be able to use a TV screen,

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices32nNConnecting a TV that has an s-video portTo connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an s-video cable (not

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices33nNConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device such as a scanner, a floppy

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices34nNConnecting a printerTo connect a printer, you can use either the printer port or a USB port, depending

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices35nNConnecting an i.LINK deviceYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system a

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices36nNConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follow

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices37nNTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers❑ You m

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices38nNConnecting an S/PDIF deviceThe S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port on your computer allows you

Hardware GuideRead this first3nNSafety informationGeneral❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries ac

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices39nNConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface.To connect to a network,

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices40nN2 Go to Start, right-click My Computer and select Properties.3 Click the Hardware tab and select Device

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer41nNUpgrading your VAIO computerSony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of y

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer42nNOpening the unitTo remove the cover from the main unit, proceed as follows:1 Shut down your computer and

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer43nNUpgrading memoryIn the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing /

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer44nNAdding / replacing a memory moduleIf you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer45nN5 To insert a new memory module, remove it from its anti-static package, handling it only by the edges.6

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer46nNClosing the unitTo replace the cover, proceed as follows:1 Align the cover to the frame of the unit.2 Sl

Hardware GuideGetting help47nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer.Sony offers yo

Hardware GuideGetting help48nNe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answe

Hardware GuideRead this first4nNConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install telephone jacks

Hardware GuideGetting help49nNCan I submit questions in my native language?Since you are interacting with our e-Support Team through a portal, which c

Hardware GuidePrecautions50nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential dama

Hardware GuidePrecautions51nNOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it c

Hardware GuidePrecautions52nNOn using the power source❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO.❑ Do not share

Hardware GuidePrecautions53nNOn handling your computer❑ Clean the unit with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild deterge

Hardware GuidePrecautions54nN❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, m

Hardware GuidePrecautions55nNOn handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy disks aw

Hardware GuidePrecautions56nNTrademarksSony, BlueSpace NE, DVgate, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PicoPlayer, PictureGear Studio

Hardware GuideRead this first5nNDisposing of the internal memory backup battery❑ Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory ba

Hardware GuideWelcome6nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO desktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing

Hardware GuideWelcome7nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. The user guid

Hardware GuideWelcome8nNFurther sources❑ Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubles