Sony PCV-RZ422P Spécifications

NHardware GuidePCV-RZ series (PCV-1136)

Hardware GuideWelcome9nNNon-printed documentationThe documentation available either in the VAIO Info Centre or on a separate disc includes the followi

Hardware GuideWelcome10nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your n

Hardware GuideWelcome11nN❑ Position of the keyboard and mouse – Place the keyboard directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal, with y

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer12nNUsing your VAIO computerOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer13nNShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lo

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer14nNUsing the keyboardYour computer is delivered with a VAIO keyboard. The features are much the same a standard

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer15nNUsing the TV functionDepending on your model*, your computer may be equipped with a TV-tuner board. In combi

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer16nNUsing the mouseYour computer is delivered with a VAIO PS/2 optical mouse, which uses a light-emitting diode

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer17nNSetting up the mouse for left-handed usersTo set your mouse up for left-handed users, proceed as follows:1 G

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer18nNUsing the disc drivesYour computer is equipped with two separate optical drives. Please see the printed Spec

Hardware GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in wh

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer19nNReading and writing CDs and DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’bu

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer20nNPlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations:❑ Clos

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer21nNUsing two screens while watching a DVD filmBy connecting a TV to your computer, you can watch a DVD film whi

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer22nNUsing the floppy disk driveYour VAIO desktop is equipped with a floppy disk drive.Inserting a floppy diskTo

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer23nNTroubleshooting floppy disksMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk❑ The floppy disk is write-pro

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer24nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described in the printed Getting Sta

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer25nN❑ Your computer cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer26nNUsing power modesThe colour of the power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer27nNUsing Standby modeIf you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you ca

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer28nNUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hib

Hardware GuideRead this first2nNENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energ

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer29nNUsing the media slotsAs well as the Sony Memory Stick, your VAIO computer also supports other high capacity

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer30nNAbout Memory SticksYour VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is a compact

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer31nNAbout SmartMediaA SmartMedia card (originally called a solid-state floppy disk card) is a memory card that u

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer32nNInserting a memory cardTo insert a Memory Stick or other memory card, proceed as follows:1 Locate the approp

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer33nNRemoving a memory cardTo remove a Memory Stick or other memory card, proceed as follows:1 Make sure the indi

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer34nNWrite-protecting cardsMemory Sticks and SmartMedia are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer35nNUsing CompactFlash cardsYour VAIO desktop has a CompactFlash slot that supports Type I or Type II cards. Com

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer36nNInserting a CompactFlash cardSimply insert the card gently into the card slot.The card is automatically dete

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer37nNTroubleshooting memory cards❑ When you click Safely remove device (or a similar icon) in the task bar, the c

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer38nNUsing PC CardsYour VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the front panel that supports Type I or Type II PC Car

Hardware GuideRead this first3nNSafety informationGeneral❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the gu

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer39nNInserting a PC CardTo insert a PC Card proceed as follows:1 Open the bottom panel on the front of your VAIO.

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer40nNRemoving a PC CardFollow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not remov

Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO computer41nNExpansion capabilitiesThere are four expansion slots at the rear of your VAIO computer, as follows:❑ Top slo

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices42nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on y

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices43nNConnecting a displayYou can connect multiple displays to your desktop, each using a different port on t

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices44nNTo change your display from VGA to DVI or vice versa, proceed as follows:1 Connect the display(s), as d

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices45nNConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV directly to your computer. In order to be able to use a TV screen,

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices46nNConnecting a TV that has an S-video portTo connect a TV to your VAIO desktop with an S-video cable (not

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices47nNConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device such as a scanner, a floppy

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices48nNConnecting a printerTo connect a printer, you can use either the printer port or a USB port, depending

Hardware GuideRead this first4nNConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install telephone jacks

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices49nNConnecting an i.LINK deviceYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system a

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices50nNTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers❑ You m

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices51nNConnecting an S/PDIF deviceThe S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port on your computer allows you

Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices52nNConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface.To connect to a network,

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer53nNUpgrading your VAIO computerSony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of y

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer54nNOpening the side coverTo remove the side panel from the main unit, proceed as follows:1 Shut down your c

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer55nNUpgrading memoryIn the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO by replacing /

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer56nNAdding / replacing a memory moduleIf you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer57nN4 To insert a new memory module, remove it from its anti-static package, handling it only by the edges.5

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer58nNViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the computer.2 Cl

Hardware GuideRead this first5nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe

Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer59nNClosing the side coverTo replace the side cover, proceed as follows:1 Align the tabs on the side cover t

Hardware GuideGetting help60nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer.Sony offers yo

Hardware GuideGetting help61nNe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answe

Hardware GuideGetting help62nNCan I submit questions in my native language?Since you are interacting with our e-Support Team through a portal, which c

Hardware GuidePrecautions63nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential dama

Hardware GuidePrecautions64nNOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it c

Hardware GuidePrecautions65nNOn using the power source❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO.❑ Do not share

Hardware GuidePrecautions66nNOn handling your computer❑ Clean the unit with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild deterge

Hardware GuidePrecautions67nN❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, m

Hardware GuidePrecautions68nNOn handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy disks aw

Hardware GuideRead this first6nNDisposing of the internal memory backup battery❑ Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory ba

Hardware GuidePrecautions69nNOn handling Memory Sticks❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑ Use only the la

Hardware GuideTrademarks70nNTrademarksSony, DVgate, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage,

Hardware GuideWelcome7nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computin

Hardware GuideWelcome8nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. The user guid