User manual SONY PCV-RX680G QUICK START

[. . . ] VAIO Digital StudioTM Computer QuickStart Contents Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer. . . . 11 Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To Set Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To Turn on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 To Register Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 To Set Up Power Management Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To Shut Down Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 About The Software On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Overview of Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 For Answers to Your Software Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Notes on Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 3 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart 4 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital StudioTM computer!Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines 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. VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGearTM, Smart Capture, DVgateTM, DigitalPrint, SonicStageTM, MovieShakerTM, VisualFlowTM, and Media BarTM DVD Player. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations. [. . . ] The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your specific situation. How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. Select "I/O Device Configuration" and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the directional arrow keys. 6 7 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 37 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart My optical drive tray does not open. There are two methods for opening your optical drive tray: Use the Eject button 1 2 Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive(s) and may cause damage to the unit. I cannot play a DVD or CD. After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. 53 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: VAIO QuickStart The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. [. . . ]