Sony PCV-RX590G User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User GuidePCV-RX580/PCV-RX590G

Change to Current Document Title12Changing the Settings of the S Keys1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.1 Select VAIO Action

To Change the Sony Software Window Design138 When you have made your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window d

15Configuring Your VAIO ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionTo maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer’s D partition reg

Change to Current Document Title16A 6-pin i.LINK port can:❑ supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-

Configuring Your VAIO Computer17To Enable Ethernet ConnectivityYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster start-up t

19System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the ope

Change to Current Document Title20Using the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive. The System Recovery

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)21To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall indiv

Change to Current Document Title22To Use the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair s

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)237 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from your system. Click OK. Rep

Change to Current Document Title3WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and

25TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change to Current Document Title26Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.You can try to locate and close the software applicati

Troubleshooting271 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Microsoft Help and Support dialog box appears.2 Select Fixing a

Change to Current Document Title283 Select Eject from the shortcut menu.Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD.❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a f

Troubleshooting291 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel.2 Select Appearances and Themes, then select “Change the screen r

Change to Current Document Title30See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software application for details on adj

Troubleshooting31Topic: My modem connection is slow.Many factors influence modem connection speed:❑ Telephone line noise❑ Incompatibility with other t

Change to Current Document Title32❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows t

Troubleshooting333 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control dialog box appears.4 Sele

Change to Current Document Title34Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use.1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.

5Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer enables access to the optical and floppy di

Troubleshooting35Topic: How do I install a printer?❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for

Change to Current Document Title36To contact Sony for technical supportFor further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or acce

Troubleshooting37❑ Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. To avoid personal injury or damag

Change to Current Document Title38powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer.❑ Should any solid

Troubleshooting39terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifyi

Change to Current Document Title40Using the hard disk drive❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.❑ Do not mo

For Answers to Your Software Questions41For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4

Change to Current Document Title42PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Quicken® 2002 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)RecordNow™ DX (VERITAS Software Corp.)RealPl

For Answers to Your Software Questions43Tomb R ai de r® Chronicles (Eidos Interactive)Windows® XP Home Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Ou

Change to Current Document Title44ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer a

Change to Current Document Title6Front panel (Model equipped with Giga Pocket shown)1 Optical drive 1See the Specifications sheet for more information

Locating Controls and Connectors75 Optical drive access indicator lightLights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.6

Change to Current Document Title8Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icon

Locating Controls and Connectors93 Ethernet port10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections on

Change to Current Document Title1018 Telephone cable jackConnection for the phone cable to the computer.✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to de

VAIO Action Setup11VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. Shortcut