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Sony PCV-RX260DS User's Guide

1. Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Sony Customer Support can be reached at http Www sony com pcsupport Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV RX260DS PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS Responsible Sony Electronics Inc Party Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions m
2. 8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use Z We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Selectthe correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down ER ll 3 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer turn off the power on the camera After connecting the camera turn the power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera Using DVgate When capturing clips 1 Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Q Captures larger t
3. The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem n Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications or device drivers The System Recovery utility provides three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software If your hard drive is
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5. takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play avi files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay ___ _ ER VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Creating a Photo Album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album From the Utilities menu select Album Maker Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay Now add more pictures frames text and effects un BB N When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar e Designate the folder you where want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click Okay
6. AM 5 30 PM PT __ _ j Ea VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Quicken 2000 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Web site http www sonicfoundry com support phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support O sonicfoundry com hours M F AM 7 PM CT Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Internet Explorer Outlook Express Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Specifications PCV RX260DS Specifications PCV RX260DS Model PCV RX260DS Processor 800EB MHz Intel Pentium III Hard Disk Drive 40 GB C D Partition Approximate C 16G D 24G Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC 100 SDRAM expandable to 512 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG Sony Tuned MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video playback Graphics Intel 810E Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC XG Audio Diskette Drive 3 5 1 44 MB FDD CD
7. Certain restrictions apply Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Index A adding additional hardware precaution 51 adjusting voltage settings 50 air circulation 52 Application Recovery CD 35 37 applications launching problems with 43 B battery disposing 51 C cables 52 CD tray opening problems with 41 CD RW drive 13 CD RW drives troubleshooting 41 choosing locations 11 cleaning computer 51 mouse 46 computer adjusting voltage settings 50 cleaning 51 condensation and 53 disposing of battery 51 lithium ion battery 6 removing cover 50 shutting down 50 starting problems with 39 upgrading 53 connectors power cords 50 precautions 52 customer assistance support options 55 D disconnecting power cords 50 diskettes handling 54 displaying the taskbar problems with 47 displays problems with 39 setting up 11 disposal of lithium ion battery 6 DVD ROM drive troubleshooting 42 E eject button for floppy disk 13 electronic documentation 55 equipment 51 European power settings 50 floppy disk drive 13 G games MIDI connector 17 glare 12 THA VAIO Digital Studio User Guide H handling diskettes 54 hard disk 54 hardware adding additional precaution 51 troubleshooting 39 47 help 55 I i LINK devices connecting 32 IEEE 1394 devices connecting 32 input devices setting up 11 installing additional hardware precaution 51 interference 52 K keyboard 11 tr
8. If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not JH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this modem for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4SONY PC or write to t
9. Overview Mouse connector Connects a PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard connector Connects a VAIO Smart Keyboard Ethernet connector 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The connector marked with ss Network is for LAN connections only Universal Serial Bus USB connectors Connects a USB device Printer connector Connects a parallel device such as a printer or scanner Serial connector Connects a compatible serial device such as a digital still camera i LINK 6 pin connector IEEE1394 Connects a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder Game connector Connects a game or MIDI device Headphones connector Connects the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In connector Connects an audio device Microphone connector Connects a microphone optional Monitor connector Connects a standard CRT display Line jack Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack AC Input connector Connects the supplied power cord DVI LCD Monitor connector Connects an LCD monitor Telephone cable jack Connects the phone cable to the computer VAIO Digital Studio User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys and i LINK interface The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 Media Bar S4 Pic
10. Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 5 or less MovieShaker may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Monitor Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Selectthe Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes PictureGear Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export N Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save dq A Un A U Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video
11. To modify the device name click the current device name in the list box and click Modify device name Type the desired name and click Apply To assign an application click Modify The Select Application dialog box appears Select the desired application and click Next Click Next to confirm the application name The Input Application Name dialog box appears You may change the name and description of the application you want to launch Click Finish to complete this step The next time the device is connected and turned on the assigned application will launch automatically ER w O Presetting i LINK devices Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 nan BB O N e Click the Start button gt Settings gt Control Panel Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may use the feature with UI Design Selector compatible software only VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats This s
12. in the device You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded Q To avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames close other applications on your system while recording L You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes they cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately D Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB B DVgate does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate Q In order to maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording Q If DV gate indicates that frames have been dropped close all open applications or defragment your hard drive Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DV gate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The DVgate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum DVgate performance you should defragment your D partition regularly Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary To defragment your hard di
13. partitioned into C and D drives Ell VAIO Digital Studio User Guide the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your computer This option is recommended for advanced users only If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it To use the System Recovery CD s You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System 1 Recovery CD s Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD RW drive The System Recovery utility boots from the CD RW drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Using the Application Recovery CD s Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recover
14. then click OK 3 4 The printer should now function properly Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface 1 Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC under the Network Adapters category 4 Click Properties 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK 6 Click Close Topic How do I install a printer Always check the printer manufacturer s website for the latest drivers for Windows Me before proceeding Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me Topics n f the printer has a USB connection do not follow the steps below Contact the BE o N m Un manufacturer of your printer for updates or other information that will resolve the problem From the Start menu select Settings gt Printers Click Add Printer Click Next Select Local Printer and click Next Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next f the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk 0 N A with a Windows Me Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates acts like Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation info
15. up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines
16. use in your optical drive s and cause damage to the unit Topic I cannot play a CD Q After inserting your CD wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Q Make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q If your drive reads some CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner JE VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Topic I cannot play a DVD Q O If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Digital Studio Computer The region code is listed on the disc s packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this computer If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the screen area to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color To change this setting Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel Click Display Click the Settings tab Change the screen area and color Click OK QN tn A N If yo
17. your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the connectors on your computer Back panel PCV RX260DS plea ml 000000000000000000000 A o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ei o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 2 00000000000000000000 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o TW TT core amp B CG CG CH PRINTER 13 q T o oo o Del fa e Soo Jes eje GE E sies Dos ORS ed SOS see Doo See Onn ORO BOBO BORG e 88888 DS to Ox fe fe je e OX fe je fe OX le je e te te te te te te te te te te te te ke Y f o les 4 o gt ev A kal 9 Oloo oeoo Dette se eX tete a ee HO laic CX a tg OS jo is ORS Key S jo je je jo jo ei eT eo EE 2H Is go ES f_f f f A fifi 1 1 D OO y c V 2 us Ej 11 a ay 12 15 YY A 10 11 12 13 14 15 Back Panel Overview Mouse connector Connects a PS 2 mouse PS 2 Keyboard connector Connects a VAIO Smart Keyboard Universal Serial Bus USB connector Connects a USB device Printer connector Connects a parallel device such as a
18. 28 MB PC 133 SDRAM expandable to 512 MB Video RAM 16 MB SDRAM 32 MB SDRAM MPEG Sony Tuned MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video playback Graphics NVIDIA GeForce2 MX AGP4x Graphics Acceleration Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC XG Audio Diskette Drive 3 5 1 44 MB FDD CD RW Drive 32X max CD ROM reading 8X max CD R writing 32X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 20X max CD RW reading DVD ROM Drive 16X max DVD ROM 40X max CD ROM Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax modem REN 0 7 Expansion HDD bay Capabilities Connection USB port Capabilities Front LINK port 4 pin Connection USB port 2 Capabilities Rear PS 2 Keyboard port Mouse port VGA Monitor port LCD DVI port Serial port Parallel printer port Game MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i LINK 6 pin port Modem line jack RJ 11 Phone line jack RJ 11 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack RJ 45 TH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Model PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS Supplied VAIO Smart Keyboard Accessories PS 2 Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers PCVA SP1 with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable i LINK cable Service 90 day limited service See Warranty Card Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard See Warranty Card Power 200 watts maximum Requirements Voltage 100 120V 3A Dimensions 8 0 w x 14 2 h x 14 67 d 203mm x 360mm x 371mm Weig
19. 280DS Front Panel Overview 1 DVD drive Reads data from a DVD or CD 2 CD RW drive Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD R or CD RW disc 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk 5 DVD ROM CD RW drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns on off the computer The indicator light is blue while the power is on and red when the computer is in standby mode 8 DVD eject button Ejects a disc from the DVD drive 9 CD RW eject button Ejects a disc from the CD RW drive 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk 11 Universal Serial Bus USB connector Connects a USB device 12 i LINK 4 pin connector IEEE1394 Connects a compatible digital device n For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK connector is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK connector is located on the back VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of
20. C outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase an Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself EE Notes on Use Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceab
21. LINK IEEE1394 device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i LINK connector Plug the i LINK cable into this connector Connecting an i LINK device The Windows Me i LINK communication standard is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder See the manual that came with your i LINK equipped device for more information on installation and use 2 1 hh Enabling Ethernet Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface To enable faster startup your computer ships with this function disabled You may enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below To enable the Ethernet connection 1 Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC under the Network Adapters category 4 Click Properties Click Enable Device and then click OK 6 Click Close un _ Warning Your computer has a protective sticker FE covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator VAIO Digital Studio User Guide System and Application Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics
22. RW Drive 32X max CD ROM reading 8X max CD R writing 32X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 20X max CD RW reading DVD ROM Drive 16X max DVD ROM 40X max CD ROM Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax modem REN Expansion Capabilities HDD bay Connection Capabilities Front USB port i LINK 4 pin port Connection Capabilities Rear USB port PS 2 Keyboard port Mouse Port VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel printer port Game MIDI port Headphones Line In Microphone i LINK 6 pin port Modem line jack RJ 11 Phone line jack RJ 11 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack RJ 45 __ ga VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Model PCV RX260DS Supplied Accessories VAIO Smart Keyboard PS 2 Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers PCVA SP1 with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable Service 90 day limited service See Warranty Card Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard See Warranty Card Power Requirements 200 watts maximum Voltage 100 120 V 3A Dimensions 8 0 w x 14 2 h x 14 6 d 203mm x 360mm x 371mm Weight 26 51bs 12kg Operating Temperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C t i MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary The DVD ROM data trans
23. SON Y VAIO Digital Studio User Guide PCV RX260DS PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS VAIO Digital Studio User Guide NOTICE 2000 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the softw
24. Windows task tray Click Open Volume Controls The Volume Control screen appears In the Options menu select Properties The Properties screen appears Change the setting for Adjust volume for from Playback to Recording then click OK Decrease the microphone level If available click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20 dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window Topic My mouse does not work E D Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 3 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 4 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket D O Topics 5 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 2 yA Un BB U Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears In the Quick Setup tab click Device Setup In t
25. aged files or nonresponsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Fromthe Start menu select Help The Help and Support dialog box opens 2 Select Troubleshooting 3 Click the subject for which you want information continuing to select the subsequent topic that is most appropriate for your problem Topic 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 ER S 1 O Topics 1 From the Start menu select Shut Down From the Drop down list select Restart 2 When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen 4 Select I O Device Configuration and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 5 When the desired setting displays press the Escape key Topic My CD drive tray does not open Q Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive Q Use the My Computer icon 1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Right click the CD ROM icon 3 Select the Eject option from the pop up menu Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in
26. are may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio Media Park DVgate Media Bar Handycam Mavica PictureGear and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV RX260DS PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS Serial Number BB Safety Information and Caution DVD Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 0 4mW DVD 0 14mW CD Wave Length 650nm DVD 780nm CD CD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 1 0mW Read 35mW Write Wave Length 777 787nm D To prevent fire or shock hazard do not exp
27. at Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone hours 800 827 6364 7 days a week 24 hours a day For Answers to Your Software Questions CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Web site http Www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1 AM Sat Sun 10 AM 10 PM DirectCD Easy CD Creator Adaptec Inc Web site http www adaptec com phone 408 945 8600 hours M F 8AM 5 PM PT EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F9AM 5PMCT Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp Web site http help netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M E 8 30
28. ay cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 7
29. d other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction EH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide On Installing a CRT Display Q a Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 MHz as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly Sony suggests that you keep your CRT display at the preset optimal refresh rate 75 MHz D
30. d in Windows There is a volume control amp icon on the Windows taskbar Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control g 5 If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from the speakers Topic My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance ensure you are calling an Internet Service Provider number that is V 90 compliant If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems DN 0 1 0o a Topics If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line Topic My modem does not work OO Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack Check that the phone line is working You can check the line b
31. ears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Topics Topic My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer Q Confirm that a diskette is not in the diskette drive unless you are using a bootable diskette Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as shown on the color poster Q Ifyou plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Check that the computer is not in standby mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers tha
32. ection describes the Digital Media Park applications and the digital video capabilities Media Bar Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls certain Sony devices Media Bar software encompasses audio video library cataloging and playlist management in addition to digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface DVgate DV gate makes it easy to edit digital videos You can grab and edit digital video clips and then assemble them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy You can also use DV gate to capture individual frames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your Web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper the possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper and even HTML photo albums Smart Capture Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between yo
33. er 53 UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply 50 V VAIO Action Setup 19 ventilation 11 52 viewing the taskbar problems with 47 voltage settings 50 W Wheel Mouse 20 window design of Sony software 21 Windows taskbar problems viewing 47 Index work surfaces 11 TH
34. fer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes s Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 6 6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 11 3X 15255 kbytes s The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 14X 2100 kbytes s Data on a CD R CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD RW CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X 4X max for CD RW or 8X depending on the speed you select Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbytes s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes s using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed TT Certain restrictions apply ti Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications PCV RX270DS RX280DS Specifications PCV RX270DS RX280DS Model PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS Processor 866 MHz Intel Pentium III 1B GHz Intel Pentium III Hard Disk Drive 40GB 60 GB C D Partition C 16G D 24G C 16G D 44G Approximate Standard SDRAM 1
35. ft cloth ER IO Resources 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 Quick Start VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Online Electronic Documentation Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily The User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems Also includes product specifications QuickStart and the User Guide are available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation click the Start button point to Help Center and then point to the desired document Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu in a specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Vaio support agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settin
36. gs and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer Reference Manual This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport Provides detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This document is available from Sony s website at http www sony com pcsupport For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrob
37. han 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file Q You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video You cannot add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data Q You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use Q DVgate does not support hard disk compression You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate Q Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate Q To avoid interruption of capture sessions you should disable the screen saver Q The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode Q For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode the information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate Q Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to dust or other particles on the video head O VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Q The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured When recording AVI files to tape Jl Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction
38. hank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system contact information for software vendors and the specifications for your computer Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other 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 ina 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 While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table 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
39. he Device Setup Wizard dialog box click Next Select the radio button next to Left side of the keyboard Click Next three times and then click Finish Click Apply Topic My keyboard does not work Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar Q a Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken Use the mouse to point to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen Topic Why is my system running slowly Q The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help The computer has two memory slots For memory upgrades use only 3 3V 64 bit PC 100 PC 133 for R556 R558 SDRAM DIMM modules For information on installing memory please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Topic My i LINK device does not appear on the desktop 1 Turn off and disconnect your device 2 Reconnect your device 3 Then turn on the power Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties N Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and
40. he Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Ca
41. ht 26 5lbs 12kg 28 6 Ibs 13kg Operating 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Temperature MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance MHz GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance t GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary The DVD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes s Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 6 6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 11 3X 15255 kbytes s The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 14X 2100 kbytes s Data on a CD R CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD RW CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X 4X max for CD RW or 8X depending on the speed you select tt Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbytes s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes s using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed 4
42. 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 JE VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Q 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 Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD CD RW and diskette drives It also includes Universal Serial Bus USB andi LINK ports to connect USB devices compatible digital equipment or other peripheral devices f i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Front panel PCV RX260DS PCV RX270DS PCV RX
43. le parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only On Disposal of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion On Handling the Computer System a Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust O Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded WU Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C O High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction __ Em VAIO Digital Studio User Guide a O D O Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build
44. nada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center DR O00 l1 1 n some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement
45. ns company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 7 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assu
46. o not place the display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display On Using the Hard Disk Drive a a Q a Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive On Handling Diskettes a a Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On Handling CD or DVD Media a a Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive On Cleaning CD or DVD Media a Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc 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 so
47. onsister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 7 Contents qi 2 1507 eege 11 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer annee XE SM SEP SMS 11 Front Panel Overview asie 12 Back Panel Overview estere ix NGR YY Fe sad 14 VAIO Action Setup 19 Presetting 1 LINK devices essusss 20 Sony Digital Media Park Applications 23 Moyie Shaker ui 24 PIC eat osa eU ORR nU 27 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 20 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio 31 Hard Drive Partition oriri set reet pb bud en ade opes 31 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 31 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility 31 Enabling Ethernet inner dd 33 System and Application Recovery CD s 35 Using the System Recovery CD S 35 JH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD s 37 Troubleshooting 39 AE DICE RY YN TW a E 39 Notes on EE 50 RES UTCES SR RE II TF 55 For Answers to Your Software Questions 56 Specifications PCV RX260DS 59 Specifications PCV RX270DS RX280DS 61 Welcome T
48. or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call If you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Notes on Use On Moisture Condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center On Upgrading the Computer System Q The procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards an
49. ose your desktop to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only D Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Q Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations D Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Q Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil
50. oubleshooting 47 L launching applications problems with 43 line IN connector 17 line jack 15 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 locations choosing 11 losing power 50 M microphones troubleshooting 46 minimizing glare 12 modem troubleshooting 44 mouse 11 cleaning 46 troubleshooting 46 O online help 55 support options 55 opening applications problems with 43 CD tray problems with 41 P palmrest 11 phones service precautions 52 PictureGear 23 power cords 50 disconnecting 50 power fluctuations or loss 50 power indicator on system unit 13 power source precautions 50 51 power switch 13 printer connector 17 problem solving 39 R radio interference 52 reducing glare 12 removing computer cover 50 S screens reducing glare 12 serial connector 17 Shaker 25 shutting down your computer 50 Sony Fax on Demand service 56 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 39 setting up 11 Sony Online Support options 55 E ll 1 speakers precaution 51 Specifications 59 starting your computer problems with 39 surge protectors 50 system troubleshooting 39 System Recovery CD 35 T taskbar problems viewing 47 technical support support options 55 telephone jack 15 17 Topics 39 troubleshooting 39 turning off your computer 50 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer problems with 39 TV interference 52 U Universal Serial Bus USB connector 15 upgrading your comput
51. par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations ht VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunicatio
52. printer or scanner Serial connector Connects a compatible serial device such as a digital still camera Monitor connector Connects a standard CRT display Game connector Connects a game or MIDI device Headphones connector Connects the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In connector Connects an audio device Microphone connector Connects a microphone optional i LINK 6 pin connector IEEE1394 Connects a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder Line jack Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack AC Input connector Connects the supplied power cord Ethernet connector 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The connector marked with zn Network is for LAN connections only Telephone cable jack Connects the phone cable to the computer VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Back panel PCV RX270DS PCV RX280DS N rola lo O 00 Nio lale o 13 900000000000000000000 00000000000000 O00900000000000000000 e000 o000jooooo000000000000 0000b0000000000000000 ooolooooooooooooooooo 0040000000000000000 000b0000000000000000 oo o0009000000000000000 g oe S 9 X OO CH T Cym O CH O Q Q Le CH O Qi Qi CH Q CH 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Back Panel
53. r media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW media change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the write speed from the default to a lower speed 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2 Right click the CD RW drive icon 2 Your CD RW drive is assigned drive H as its default Select Properties 3 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Change the Current Write Speed field to 1x or 2x 6 Click OK Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 From the Start menu select Settings gt Control Panel 2 Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab 3 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution 4 Click OK JE VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Topic Why is there no sound in any application There are independent controls for your system volume a Q D D Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES connector If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If the speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If the speakers have their own volume control check the volume level If the program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the application in the audio mixer an
54. rer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS VL indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut c
55. rmation Select LPT1 and click Next Click Yes to have Windows based programs use this as the default printer Click Next Click No and then click Finish f prompted for a path to the windows files use C Windows Options Cabs To Reach Sony For further assistance call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source E Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only If you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan please verify that the local AC specifications match before plugging in the computer The total power draw of installed add on cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply Do not overload the system by installing add on cards that draw excessive current The system is designed to provide 2 amps average of 5 V power for each card in the system not to exceed a total of 10 amps The total from 5 V current draw in a fully loaded system with all the add on card slots filled must not exceed 10 amps If you add components to the system that draw current from the power supply the maximum combined 3 3 V and 5 V output must not exceed 70 watts Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection Do not share the A
56. sk drive 1 Deactivate your screen saver if applicable 2 From the Start menu select Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter 3 Run Disk Defragmenter n t may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4 pin i LINK connector on the front of the system and a 6 pin i LINK connector on the back of the system f i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other TH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide A 6 pin i LINK connector can Q supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector and Q supply 10V to 12V _ The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts A 4 pin i LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device The following Sony i LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC ILA415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect an i
57. t came with my computer See Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic My computer or software program stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete to close the application that has stopped responding 2 Inthe Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate the message Not responding next to an application JH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide 3 Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears 4 Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the application repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears Q If the above steps fail to unlock your computer try the following steps 1 Save any unsaved work if possible 2 Press Alt F4 3 Select Restart 4 Click OK Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information in this manual Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers dam
58. ture Gear OJ S5 DVGate Motion O S6 Help Demo Oooo All six buttons are reprogrammable To change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu select Programs gt VAIO Action Setup gt VAIO Action Setup You can also double click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup 2 Click the S Key you want to change 3 From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected Click Next You may now type a new name and description if desired Then click Finish VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Presetting i LINK devices You can preset your i LINK equipped devices to perform desired functions such as automatically starting DVgate applications or connecting two VAIO computers To preset your i LINK device to perform a desired function 1 oO un A U N 10 11 12 13 From the Start menu select Programs gt VAIO Action Setup gt VAIO Action Setup Click i LINK Click the Advanced Setting tab Click the Enable i LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply Connect the device to your computer with your i LINK cable Turn on the device The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears Click OK
59. u see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 1 Make sure your DVD player s mute setting is off 2 Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer 5 Check the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the drivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged Topics Topic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Media Bar software automatically launches to play your CD When the Media Bar is running the Windows Media Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft Windows Media Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start O Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my CD RW drive record at the highest speed You must use 4x CD RW or 8x CD R media to achieve optimum performance If you must use othe
60. ur computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate TH VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Movie Shaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Clip tra uid Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click RE 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene Movie Shaker 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker tray 3 Click Shake A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play
61. y CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD s to complete full recovery of your system Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive n f you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD s The application will not run from DOS If you have any guestions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD RW drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu app
62. y plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible If you suspect your modem is not functioning you can perform a simple test to find out 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Modems 4 Click the Diagnostics tab 5 Select COM 6 Click More Info If your modem is functioning a More Info dialog box will display If your modem is not functioning an error message will appear Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 an AR WwW N Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Modems Click Dialing Properties Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to Dial using Click OK VAIO Digital Studio User Guide Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps 1 o Right click the speaker icon Volume in the lower right

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