Sony PCV-RX470DS Manuel d'utilisateur

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User GuidePCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS

Change to Current Document Title10Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un serv

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide100Connection Capabilities (Rear)USB ports (2)PS/2® keyboard portPS/2®Mouse portVGA Monitor portLCD monitor (D

Specifications PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS101Specifications are subject to change without notice.**The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide11WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide12level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fat

Front Panel Overview13Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and floppy disk drives

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide14Front panel (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)1 DVD-ROM driveReads data from a DVD or CD.2 CD-RW driveReads data from

Front Panel Overview155 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator lightLights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.6 Hard

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide16Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories.

Back Panel Overview174 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer portConnection for a parallel device, such

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VAIO Action Setup19VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The progr

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide204 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected. Click Next

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software2110 To assign an application, click Modify.The Select Application dialog box appears.11 Select the desired

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide22The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images. The image change

VAIO® AV Applications23VAIO® AV ApplicationsYour VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use a

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide24Smart CaptureSony Electronics, Inc.Smart Capture software is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e

MovieShaker™25MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple step

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide26Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Sha

MovieShaker™27Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length o

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide28Saving a Movie1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details o

PictureGear™29PictureGear™PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your

3NOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and th

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide30Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.031OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. Ope

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide32Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.01 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenM

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.033OpenMG Jukebox main window1 Feature tabsChanges the screen view according to the selected feature.5 Internet address drop-down li

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide34Recording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox.1 Insert an

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.035Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices o

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide363 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in t

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.037❑Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide38Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your co

Smart Capture39Using Still mode1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture

Change to Current Document Title4Safety Information and CautionDVD Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-R

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide404 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Op

Smart Capture41Effect Setting window✍You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide42Capturing a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capt

Smart Capture43❑Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new m

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide444 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options wi

Smart Capture45Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired vie

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide46Managing your movie in Net Movie modeFrom the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using t

Smart Capture472 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the nex

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide482 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration pro

VisualFlow™49VisualFlow™VisualFlow software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays an

5❑Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.❑Ne jamais toucher

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide50DVgate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your

DVgate™51Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape❑Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as th

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide52To install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere® 6.0, proceed as follows:1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and

Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer53Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionIn order to improve the perform

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide54i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system an

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility55To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceUse the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable connector int

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide56Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)57System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics, Inc.The System Reco

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide58To use the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.2 Shut down your c

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)59Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual appl

Change to Current Document Title6Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide60Using the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and r

VAIO Support Agent61VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst. VAIO

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide62Using the Quick Fix WizardThe Quick Fix Wizard records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent pro

Using the Quick Fix Wizard635 Click Next to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen.Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dia

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide64Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems.

Using Common Solutions653 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories.4 Select the appropriate S

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide66About Automatic UpdatesThe VAIO Support Agent utility is dormant as a background process. Every 24 hours, th

About Automatic Updates67❑Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix. The Agent discontinues the

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide68Event NotificationAt times, Sony initiates an event by sending support information for your specific compute

Using Support Central69Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central search

7number 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

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide70Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log

Using Support Central71When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues or t

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide72If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard

Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent73Software Applications protected by VAIO Support AgentIn addition to the software listed below,

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Troubleshooting75TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have sim

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide76Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding.1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application t

Topics77Topic: 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 util

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide78Topic: I cannot play a CD.❑After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying t

Topics794 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer.5 Go to Windows® System Properties to verify that the drivers are installed pro

Change to Current Document Title8DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Fact

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide80Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then s

Topics81Topic: My modem connection is slow.The computer’s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, inclu

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide823 Click Modems.4 Click the Diagnostics tab.5 Select COM3.6 Click More Info.If your modem is functioning, a M

Topics834 Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording, then click OK.5 Decrease the microphone level.6 If available, click t

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide84Topic: My keyboard does not work.❑Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port. ❑Close all appl

Topics85Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop.2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System.3 C

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide867 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.8 Click Next.9 Click No and then

Notes on Use87Notes on UseOn the Power Source❑Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑Plug all the power cords for your computer and it

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide88On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of li

Notes on Use89❑Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse, shut down your computer and then unplug it. You may want t

9INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tel

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide90On Upgrading the Computer System❑The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Yo

Notes on Use91On Using the Hard Disk Drive❑Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.❑Do not move the computer dur

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For Answers to Your Software Questions93For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide94Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corp.)Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corp.)PhotoPrinter™ 2000 P

For Answers to Your Software Questions95Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry, Inc.)Tomb Raider® Chronicles (Eidos Interactive)Windows® Millennium Edition Opera

VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide96ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your co

Resources97Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list

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Specifications PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS99Specifications PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DSModel PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX480DSProcessor1.50 GHz* Intel® Pentium® 4 1.70 G