Sony PCV-RSM21 Guide de l'utilisateur

NSony VAIO DesktopUser GuidePCV-RS series (PCV-2226 / PCV-2228)

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome9nNDocumentation on discThe online part of your documentation includes the following:1 The Hardware Guide (this gui

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome10nN❑ Installing and updating applications explains how to install, run or uninstall a software application.❑ Manag

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome11nNYour Sony VAIO desktop and its accessoriesThe following hardware items are in the box: ✍ *See the printed Guide

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome12nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations whe

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome13nN❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Place the keyboard directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms hori

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop14nNUsing your VAIO desktopThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop15nNLocating connectorsPlease see the printed Specifications sheet to identify connectors on your m

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop16nNStarting your computerOnce you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Start

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop17nNShutting down your computerIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop18nNUsing the keyboardThis section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop19nNKeys DescriptionsEscape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.Functio

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop20nNStandby button (13) Press this button either to start up your computer, or to enter Standby mod

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop21nNCombinations and functions with the Windows keyCombinations Function + <F1> Displays Wind

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop22nN IndicatorsLight On OffNum Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop23nNSetting up the monitorIf your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it may be delivered wit

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop24nNUsing the mouseThe VAIO wheel mouse allows you to control the cursor in a number of ways. You c

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop25nNUsing the disc drivesYour computer is equipped with two separate drives. See the Specifications

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop26nNCD/DVD writable drives: What (re)writable CD formats can I use?Recordable and rewritable CD for

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop27nN❑ Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated.❑ Region codes indicators are labelled on the D

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop28nNUsing the floppy disk driveYour VAIO desktop is equipped with a floppy disk drive.Inserting a f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first2nNENERGY STAR®As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® gui

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop29nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect a phon

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop30nNExpansion capabilitiesThere are four expansion slots at the rear of your VAIO computer, as foll

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop31nNUsing power saving modesThe colour of the VAIO and power indicator lights on the main unit tell

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop32nNUse the Windows® taskbar:1 Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet conne

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop33nNUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can pu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop34nN✍ You can leave Windows® running when using Hibernate.If you press the power button for more th

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices35nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices36nNNotes on connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) devicesYou can connect a USB device, for e

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices37nNConnecting an external displayYou can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each usi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices38nN6 Click nView Display Mode on the left.7 Select the Device Settings button.8 Click Select

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first3nNSafety informationOwner's recordThe serial number and model number are located on the back of your

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices39nNConnecting a projectorYou can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) direct

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices40nNConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV directly to your computer. See also Using two screens

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices41nNConnecting a TV that has a S-Video portTo connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-Vid

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices42nNConnecting an external microphoneYour VAIO desktop does not contain an internal microphon

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices43nNConnecting a printerTo connect a printer, proceed as follows:1 Plug the printer cable int

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices44nNConnecting a USB printerTo connect a USB printer, simply plug the printer's USB cabl

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices45nNConnecting an i.LINK™ deviceYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK™ port on the front

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices46nNConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, pro

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices47nNConnecting two VAIO computersIf you have adminstrator rights on your computer, you can co

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices48nNConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface.To connect

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first4nNAudio/video❑ Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices49nN✍ For more information about connecting your VAIO desktop to the network, please consult

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help50nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help51nNe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help52nNCan I submit my questions at any time?Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but please keep in mind tha

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help53nNTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAI

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help54nNAbout the computer and softwareMy computer does not start❑ Check that the computer is plugged directly int

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help55nN3 Turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Sony logo appears.The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help56nN❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help57nN❑ If the message Application not responding appears, click End Now. Please be warned that you will lose un

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help58nNAbout the displayMy monitor does not display anything❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power sou

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first5nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential require

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help59nNI want to change the resolution of my displayTo change the resolution of your display, proceed as follows:

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help60nNAbout discs and floppy disks❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and press the eject button on the drive.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help61nN❑ In the Device Manager, check that the correct drivers are installed properly. To display the Device Mana

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help62nN❑ Is the DVD recorder properly detected and functioning according to the Device Manager? Go to Start, righ

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help63nNThe recording and reading speed of CDs / DVDs is slowGenerally, the speed of a CD/DVD-RW is slower than th

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help64nNAbout soundMy speakers are not producing any sound❑ If you are using an application that has its own volum

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help65nN8 In the Options menu, select Advanced Controls, and then click the Advanced button under Microphone - Bal

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help66nNAbout the modemMy internal modem does not work or cannot establish a connection❑ Check that the phone line

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help67nNAbout peripheralsMy mouse does not work❑ If you are using the supplied PS/2 mouse, you must connect it bef

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help68nN❑ Some surfaces do not allow the sensor to function properly because the irregularities are too small to b

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first6nNDisposing of the internal memory backup batteryYour Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help69nN❑ You are strongly advised to use only Sony i.LINK™ cables, as using other brands may cause problems with

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help70nNThe default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try chang

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help71nNAbout digital video captures and DVgateWhen I record images to a digital video device using DVgate, my sys

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help72nNAbout i.LINK™ devicesMy i.LINK™ device does not appear on the desktopTo see the i.LINK™ device icon on the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer73nNUpgrading your VAIO computerThe following procedures assume familiarity with the general t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer74nNRemoving the coverTo remove the cover from the main unit, proceed as follows:1 Shut down y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer75nNInserting a PCI add-on cardYour computer has open PCI expansion slots. These slots enable

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer76nN6 Install the add-on board by sliding it into the expansion slot and secure it with the sc

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer77nNUpgrading memoryIn the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO b

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer78nN✍ Do not place the memory module in places subject to:- Heat sources such as radiators or

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome7nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO desktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, vi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer79nNAdding / replacing a memory moduleIf you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a compu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer80nNViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer81nNReplacing the coverTo replace the cover, proceed as follows:1 Align the cover to the frame

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions82nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions83nNOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions84nNOn handling your computer❑ Handle the unit carefully while lifting, holding the unit by the bottom only. Do

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions85nN❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Shoul

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions86nNOn handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary87nNGlossaryThis section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and defi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary88nNCPUThe CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brains of the computer; it processes the instructions of your syst

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome8nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary89nNDVIStands for Digital Video Interface. Accommodates analog and digital monitors with a single connector. Using

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary90nNLANA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area. I

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary91nNOperating systemThe operating system is software that manages all the other programs in a computer. It defines

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary92nNRAMShort for Random Access Memory, the memory used to run programs and store data in current use. RAM is the f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary93nNSystem recoveryA recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the c

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary94nNXGAShort for Extended Graphic Array, a graphics standard. An XGA board can provide up to 1,024 x 768 pixels an

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary95nNTrademarksSony, BlueSpace NE, DVgate, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PicoPlayer, Picture