Sony PCV-RX401 User Manual

NSony VAIO Desktop User GuidePCV-RX4 series / PCV-7766

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome9nN❑ Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives.3 In the VAIO-Link Customer Service

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome10nNYour Sony VAIO desktop and its accessoriesThe following hardware items are in the box: * Depending on your mod

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome11nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations whe

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome12nN❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Place the keyboard directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms hori

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop13nNUsing your VAIO desktopThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop14nNStarting your computerOnce you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Start

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop15nNShutting down your computerIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop16nNUsing the keyboardThis section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard.★ Tip: Your keyboard

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop17nNKeys DescriptionsEscape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.Functio

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop18nNCombinations and functions with the Windows® key<Fn> combination keys (14)These keys are

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2002 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop19nNCombinations and functions with the <Fn> keyIndicatorsCombinations/ Feature Functions<

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop20nNUsing the shortcut keysPress a shortcut key (<S> Key) to start your favourite software wi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop21nNSetting up the monitorIf your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it may be delivered wit

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop22nNUsing the mouseThe VAIO wheel mouse allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You c

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop23nNUsing the CD and DVD drivesDepending on your model, your computer is equipped with one of the f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop24nNWriting CD/DVDsDepending on the model, your computer is equipped with either a DVD-RW or a CD-R

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop25nNPlaying DVDsYour VAIO desktop includes a DVD drive, on which you can play audio CDs, CD-ROMs an

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop26nN4 Click Advanced.The ...NVIDIA GeForce MX 460 dialog box appears.5 Click the nView tab.6 Select

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop27nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect a phon

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop28nNExpansion capabilitiesDepending on your model, there are four expansion slots at the rear of yo

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first2nNThe USB 2.0 Hi-Speed logo is a registered trademark of Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum.EverQuest

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop29nNThere are currently two different types of Memory Stick™:❑ The generic Memory Stick™, coloured

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop30nNGeneric Memory Stick™The original Memory Stick™, blue in colour, can be used to record image da

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop31nNMagicGate Memory Stick™As the MagicGate Memory Stick™ is not supported on your RX4 model, the f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop32nN❑ the logo printed on it❑ and a protruding dot located on the back.✍ MagicGate is a copyrigh

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop33nNCopyright protectionPeople who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a "copy

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop34nNAudio:❑ MS Walkman❑ MS Hi-fi system❑ Network Walkmans❑ Voice recordersOther:❑ VAIO notebooks❑ V

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop35nNWrite-protecting a Memory Stick™Memory Sticks™ are designed with an erasure prevention switch t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop36nNRemoving a Memory Stick™To remove a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows:To remove a Memory Stick™

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop37nNUsing the Net MD drive (depending on your model*)Net MD is the next generation in MiniDisc tech

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop38nNRemoving a MiniDiscTo remove the MiniDisc, proceed as follows:1 Make sure the indicator light i

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first3nNEnvironmental information Halogenated flame retardant is not used in cabinets.Cushions formed by corruga

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop39nNTo activate Standby mode manually, use one of these two methods:Use the Standby button:1 Save y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop40nNUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can pu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop41nN✍ You can leave Windows® running when using Hibernate.If you press the power button for more th

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices42nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices43nNConnecting an external displayYou can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each usi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices44nNIf you reboot after changing the settings as above, the default setting returns and the i

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices45nNConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV directly to your computer. In order to be able to use

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices46nNConnecting an external microphoneYour VAIO desktop does not contain an internal microphon

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices47nNConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device, for example,

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices48nNConnecting a printerTo connect a printer, proceed as follows:1 Plug the printer cable int

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first4nN❑ Magnets❑ Magnetic bracelets.Audio/video❑ Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is p

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices49nNConnecting an i.LINK™ deviceYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK™ port on the front

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices50nNConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, pro

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices51nNConnecting two VAIO computersYou can connect your VAIO desktop to another VAIO computer u

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices52nNConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface.To conn

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help53nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help54nN❑ Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals.❑

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help55nN6 Go to http://www.club-vaio.sony-europe.com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software.O

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help56nN❑ Check that the monitor is properly connected to the main unit. Check that the brightness and contrast co

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help57nNIf the Turn Off Computer command does not work properly, proceed as follows:1 Shut down the computer by pr

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help58nN❑ If the above method does not work, press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds. This tu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first5nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential require

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help59nN✍ If none of the above solves the problem, you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button for

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help60nNTo clean the mouse, proceed as follows:1 Turn off the computer and turn the mouse upside down.2 Remove the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help61nN❑ Check that the power indicators on the main unit and on the screen are on.❑ Adjust the brightness of the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help62nNAbout CDs and floppy disksMy CD/DVD tray does not openTo open the disc drive, proceed as follows:With the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help63nNI cannot play a DVD-ROM❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help64nNWhen I double-click an application icon, a message such as 'You must insert the application CD into y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help65nNThe reading speed of CD-RWs/DVD-RWs* is slowGenerally, the reading speed of a CD-RW or DVD-RW is slower th

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help66nN5 In the Options menu, select Properties.The Properties dialog box appears.6 Change the setting in the Adj

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help67nNMy modem cannot establish a connection❑ The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone li

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help68nNHow do I install a printer?Always check the printer manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers for Wind

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome6nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO desktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, vi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help69nNWhen I remove a Memory Stick™, an error message appearsInsert the Memory Stick™ into the slot again and pr

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help70nNI cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers❑ Disconnect then reconnect the i.LINK™

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer71nNUpgrading your VAIO computerThe following procedures assume familiarity with the general t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer72nN5 Position the main unit so the back panel is facing you. 6 Locate the tab on the upper ri

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer73nNInserting a PCI add-on boardYour computer has open PCI expansion slots. These slots enable

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer74nNAdding memoryIn the future, you may want to install memory modules to expand the functiona

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer75nN✍ Do not place the memory module in places subject to:- Heat sources such as radiators or

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer76nN5 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the memory module (1).6 Align the memory module o

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer77nNViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer78nNClosing the side coverTo replace the side cover, proceed as follows:1 Align the tabs on th

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome7nN❑ Windows® XP Home Edition - Your system includes the latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.❑ Excellen

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions79nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions80nN❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to your computer cause

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions81nN❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The electromagnetic field of your computer may caus

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions82nN❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or b

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions83nNOn handling Memory Sticks™❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick™ connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary84nNGlossaryThis section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and defi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary85nNCD-RWShort for Compact Disc-ReWriteable. Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data to it. A CD-RW

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary86nNL2 cache memoryCache memory is RAM-like memory that enables quick access to data that has already been read by

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary87nNPartitionA partition is a logical division of a computer’s hard disk. A two-partition hard drive would typical

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary88nNRAMShort for Random Access Memory, the memory used to run programs and store data in current use. RAM is the f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome8nNOnline documentationThe online documentation includes the following guides:1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide:❑

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary89nNWANWAN (Wide Area Network) is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographic