User manual SONY PCV-RX590G QUICK START

[. . . ] VAIO Digital StudioTM Computer QuickStart Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Features Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the Specifications sheet. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder (For models with Giga Pocket features) Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder is an interactive collection of audio/ video hardware and software. The unique and versatile Giga Pocket features provide a wide array of television and video viewing, recording, and playback capabilities. VAIO® AV Applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGearTM, Smart Capture, DVgateTM, DigitalPrint, SonicStage, MovieShakerTM, VisualFlowTM, and Media BarTM DVD Player. [. . . ] You can resume from this mode by briefly pressing the power button on your computer. Stand by mode indicators You can identify power management mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Color Mode Amber Green No color Computer is in Stand by mode. Computer is in Normal mode, ready to use. Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode. 19 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option and click OK. Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically--the power indicator light turns off. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use Stand by mode instead. About the Power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power switch for more than four seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt. 20 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. Overview of Software Applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately. Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Adobe® Premiere® LE (On selected models) Adobe Systems Inc. Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on-screen. You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization. 21 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart America Online® America Online, Inc. America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs. DVgateTM Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i. LINK® port and capture your own video clips and still images. [. . . ] Quicken manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. 24 Overview of Software Applications RecordNowTM DX (On selected models) VERITAS Software Corp. RecordNow is the ideal DVD-RW disc mastering software for all your simple recording needs. The new RecordNow DX wizard makes it easy for the novice user to start recording right away, while the more advanced user will appreciate extended features such as simultaneous recording jobs, a detailed activity log, and the ability to customize drive settings. RealJukebox® RealNetworks Inc. RealJukebox is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. [. . . ]