Sony PCV-RX830 User manual

VAIO Digital Studio™dio™

Computer Quick Startk Start

Contents

Getting Started ............................................5

Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6

Planning An Ergonomic Work Space .........................8

Locating Controls And Ports .....................9

About The Front Panel ..............................................10

About The Back Panel...............................................12

Setting Up Your Computer .......................15

Connecting A Display (Monitor) ..............................16

Connecting The Speakers..........................................17

Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse.....................19

Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables......20

Connecting The Power Cord(s).................................21

Turning On Your Computer......................................22

Registering Your Computer ......................................23

Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection........................24

Turning Off Your Computer .....................................27

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

System And Application

Recovery CD(s)D(s) .........................................29

Using The System Recovery CD(s).......................... 30

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)................... 33

Troubleshooting........................................37

About VAIO Computer Functions............................ 38

About Software ......................................................... 42

About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) ................... 46

About The Speakers.................................................. 49

About The Modem.................................................... 50

About The Microphone............................................. 52

About The Mouse And Keyboard............................. 53

About Using Peripheral Equipment.......................... 55

Support Options........................................57

Immediate Help And Support ................................... 58

Software Help And Support...................................... 60

Contacting Sony For Help And Support................... 63

Notice........................................................................ 65

Index...........................................................73

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your

new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and

information technology features.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Unpacking Your Computer

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending

on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories

supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.

* The supplied speakers may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model

purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on supplied accessories.

Computer and supplied accessories

System Unit

Modem Cable

Power Cord

Mouse

Keyboard

Speakers*

(PCVA-SP3)

with AC Adapter

Speakers*

(PCVA-SP3A)

with Speaker Power Cable

Unpacking Your Computer

Manuals

❑VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start — Provides basic

information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start

also provides software, support, safety and legal information.

❑VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide — Contains information on

the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your

system. To access the online manual:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.

❑Specifications — This online specification sheet describes the hardware and

software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view this online

information:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User

Guide.

3Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the right-side

frame.

4Click the link in the text, “View the VAIO Computer Specifications,

which lists your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled

software information.”

❑Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide — Explains how to use the basic features

of the latest Windows operating system.

Recovery CDs

❑System Recovery CD(s) — Restore the software applications that shipped

with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. The supplied

System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony

computer.

❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Reinstalls individual software applications

or drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

Other

❑Packet containing special product offers.

❑Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and

Sony end-user license agreement.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

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 several ergonomic factors to

consider when you arrange your work space:

❑Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support

the computer and other peripheral equipment.

❑Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides

of your computer to enable proper ventilation.

❑Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices — Place your

keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in

a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front of

you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to

the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the

keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for resting.

Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a

relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during

sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may

strain muscles or tendons.

❑Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and

armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A

footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright

posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

❑Viewing angle of the display — Position the display 18 to 26 inches

directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye

level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can

reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper

position.

❑Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare

and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on

the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help

reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Locating Controls And Ports

This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and

jacks that may be available on your computer.Your computer may not be

equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the

controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this

section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, see

the online specifications sheet.

✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an

IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software

applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an

i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for

information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting

compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,

confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

About The Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy

disk drives. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal

Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices.

Front panel

1 Optical drive 1

See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.

2 Optical drive 2

See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information.

3 Floppy disk drive

Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

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