Sony PCV-RZ40CG User's Guide

Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-usefunctionality. The infor

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

6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor port Connection for a standard disp

Connection for an audio device. Digital/Analog Out jack1 Connection for external digital devices or digital speaker systems. 14 Modem line jack Conne

About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance your system's sound capability. Sub-woofer unit 1

About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESC

arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set t

Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls,po

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 and Sub-woofer Unit 1.Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right spe

5.Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel of yourcomputer. 6.Plug the sub-woofer uni

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

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 from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, located on the back panel of

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

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

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

About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 2

About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digitaldata

Protecting data on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information

About the SmartMedia Card Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a SmartMedia card slot that supports SmartMedia cards. Inserting a SmartMedia ca

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

Additional information about SmartMedia Cards If you plan to share your media card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or

About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a CompactFlash®/Microdrive media slot that supports CompactFlash

Additional information about CompactFlash and Microdrive media Cards If you plan to share your media card between your VAIO® computer and devices such

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 configurationpurchase

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

About Opening the System Unit Removing the side panel 1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2.Unplug yo

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 Replacing the s

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

2.From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony end-user l

2.Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3.Remove the side panel. See Removing the side panel. 4.Gently place the unit on its side. If neces

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,

5.Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in your computer. 6.Unlock the drive holder from the chassi

14.Replace the side panel. See Replacing the side panel. 15.Reconnect the power cord to your computer. Identifying the additional hard disk space When

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

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

Why did my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. 1.Press the Ctr

Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, inclu

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

Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running. Close anyappli

How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2.Select Appearance and Theme

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

Why doesn't my optical drive tray open? To use the Eject button 1.Make sure the computer is turned on. 2.Press the Eject button on the drive. To

Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for the system to detect it before trying to access it. 

Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region cod

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 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

How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other Hardware, then

Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Check that the keyboard1 is securely plugged into the keyboard port. Save and close all open application

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

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, ch

How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other H

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 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

Why can't I hear sound when using the SP/DIF option for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card1,

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 67

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 68

Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the mic

About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connectcompatib

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

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

The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer

Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, andusing storage media.

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

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 Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not use adhe

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

6 Power switch 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 acces

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 is located in this section. Sony softwaresu

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By registering with Sony, you enable Sony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your userexperience. Microsoft directs the dat

18 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 1 O n models equipped with this hardware conf

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Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like