Sony PCV-RZ40C Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio® Computer Quick Start PCV-RZ40 Series - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 2
certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, PictureGear, DVgate, Click to DVD, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 3
license from SRS Labs, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 4
the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 5
le plus près possible d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilis - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 6
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 7
disconnect 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 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 8
You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 9
Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 10
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Sub-Woofer 23 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the Sound Blaster Audigy ES Sound Card 39 Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software 40 About Creative Software Programs 42 Troubleshooting 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 12 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 13
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a 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. 13 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 14
specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 15
software vendors, and solve common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 16
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 17
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 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 18
Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 19
About the Front Panel 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 20
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory slots ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 21
About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer. Back panel USB MONITOR S VIDEO/VIDEO- JOYSTICK/MIDI REAR OUT LINE OUT MIC IN LINE IN D/A - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 22
jack. * This feature is available on selected models. See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit. See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration 22 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 23
About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance the system's sound capability. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 24
Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 25
About the Keyboard KEY Standby DESCRIPTION Press to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Press the Num Lock key to activate the - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 26
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 26 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 27
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's hardware configuration. 27 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 28
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. To connect a display MONITOR 28 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 29
To connect a DVI display Connecting a Display (Monitor) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. 29 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 30
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 1 Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the L - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 31
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit 4 Insert the RCA plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the speaker jack, located on the left side of the sub-woofer unit. To connect the sub-woofer unit and speakers Sub-woofer unit Connect to Line Out jack on computer's back panel - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 32
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 5 Insert the RCA plug of the sub-woofer unit's cable into the Line Out jack, located on the back panel - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 33
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER i.LINK S400 OPTICAL To - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 34
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug it into the telephone jack, - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 35
Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER 35 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 36
a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 37
Turning Off your Computer Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 38 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 39
Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card that delivers Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can begin enjoying cinema-quality sound immediately, as your sound card and drivers are preinstalled in your new VAIO® computer. 39 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 40
Audigy CD The Sound Blaster Audigy CD supports Microsoft® Windows® Autoplay mode and starts If it does not start automatically, follow these instructions to install the software programs: 1 Before If you perform a hard drive recovery using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility, you cannot reinstall - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 41
Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Starting Creative software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to Creative. A drop-down list of software programs appears. Creative software programs (partial list detail) 2 Point to the desired software and click to - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 42
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Creative Software Programs The Creative CD music, experiencing digital gaming, connecting equipment, and performing tasks. ❑ Online Manual - See the Online Manual for helpful information about connecting and using your Sound Blaster Audigy card. - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 43
recorder device. ❑ Creative Restore Defaults - Reset all audio settings to the original, default settings. For details on using these software programs, see the specific program's Help. You can also access the User's Guide (PDF format) and Help from the All Programs menu, by clicking on . 43 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 44
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 44 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 45
This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 46
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 47
Troubleshooting Why can't I hear sound when using the SP/DIF option for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card*, the Play Control settings must be changed to support VAIO® computers. See your online Specifications sheet for information about your - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 48
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 48 - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 49
find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to the Internet. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 50
at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to common problems. * You can locate - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 51
to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Resources for Additional Help and Support - Sony PCV-RZ40C | Quick Start Guide - Page 52
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