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Sony VAIO PCV-RX590G Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 3: Vaio® Av Applications

    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.
  • Page 4 ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 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.

  • Page 5: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Operating System

    Internet. Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and “Sony-Tuned” MPEG digital video playback. Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 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 Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (Not available for all models) Display (Sold separately)
  • Page 7 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that is used with the Internet, to locate, record and set up timed recordings of your favorite TV programs. ❑...

  • Page 8: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

  • Page 9: To Choose An Ergonomic Location For Your Computer

    To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Planning your work space ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑...
  • Page 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display (monitor) Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of the display.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the speakers Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L Out jack on the back of the right speaker. Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the Headphones jack. Plug the jack end of the AC adapter cord into the DC In jack on the back of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting the keyboard and mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port. Connecting the keyboard and mouse (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) To Set Up Your Computer KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK LINK...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Modem Cable

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Modem line jack on the computer, and then plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack. Connecting the modem cable (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) Your computer has a protective sticker on the rear panel.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Cords

    Connecting the power cords Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. Connecting the power cords (Model equipped with Giga Pocket features) To Set Up Your Computer KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK...

  • Page 16: To Turn On Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart To Turn on Your Computer Turning on your computer Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the display to turn on the power. Press the power switch on the right speaker to turn on the power. To turn on your computer ✍...

  • Page 17: To Register Your Computer

    To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
  • Page 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Phone and Modem Options window Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.

  • Page 19: To Set Up Power Management Modes

    Setting up your system’s power management Sony recommends following these steps for optimum power management: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and select Control Panel. Select Performance and Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window appears.

  • Page 20: To Shut Down Your Computer

    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 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 21: About The Software On Your Computer

    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 ✍...

  • Page 22: America Online

    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.
  • Page 23 Overview of Software Applications Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can rewind or fast- forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you want to view.
  • Page 24 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 25 Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e-mail.
  • Page 26 Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 28 4-658-821-11 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...

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