Sony PCV-RS112 Manual do Utilizador

NSony VAIO DesktopUser GuidePCV-RS series / PCV-2211

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome9nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed user guides, as well as user guides which you can fin

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome10nNOnline documentationThe online documentation includes the following guides:1 The Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide:❑

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome11nN❑ Using the Product Recovery Discs explains how to perform a system and application recovery.3 In the Customer

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome12nNYour Sony VAIO desktop and its accessoriesThe following hardware items are in the box: 1 Main unit 5 Power ca

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome13nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations whe

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome14nN❑ 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 desktop15nNUsing your VAIO desktopThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop16nNLocating connectorsPlease see the printed Specifications sheet to identify connectors on your m

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop17nNStarting your computerOnce you have all the components set up as described in the Getting Start

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop18nNShutting down your computerIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do

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 desktop19nNUsing the keyboardThis section describes the features of the VAIO keyboard.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop20nNKeys DescriptionsEscape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.Functio

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop21nNStandby button (13) Press this button either to start up your computer, or to enter Standby mod

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop22nNCombinations and functions with the Windows keyCombinations Function + <F1> Displays Wind

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop23nN IndicatorsLight On OffNum Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop24nNSetting up the monitorIf your VAIO desktop is delivered with a monitor, it may be delivered wit

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop25nNUsing 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 desktop26nNUsing the disc drivesYour computer is equipped with two separate drives. See the Specifications

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop27nNDVD-RW and CD-RW drive: What (re)writable CD formats can I use?Recordable and rewritable CD for

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop28nN❑ Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated.❑ Region codes indicators are labelled on the D

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first2nNTrademarksSony, DVgate, i.LINK and the i.LINK logo, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, Network Smart Captu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop29nNUsing the floppy disk driveYour VAIO desktop is equipped with a floppy disk drive.Inserting a f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop30nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect a phon

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop31nNExpansion capabilitiesThere are four expansion slots at the rear of your VAIO computer, as foll

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop32nNUsing power saving modesThe colour of the VAIO and power indicator lights on the main unit tell

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop33nNUse the Windows® taskbar:1 Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet conne

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUsing your VAIO desktop34nNTo set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Hibernate mode after a certain amount

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 first3nNENERGY STAR®As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® gui

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 Video-S 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 first4nNSafety informationWarningsGeneral❑ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispos

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideConnecting peripheral devices49nN!Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a te

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 help51nNTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAI

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help52nNAbout the computer and softwareMy computer does not start❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help53nN7 Press <F10> to exit, or use the arrow keys to select Save and Exit..The message Save configuration

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help54nNMy computer locks up❑ If you suspect an application is locking your system, you can try to stop it. To do

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help55nNIf this still fails, proceed as follows:1 If possible, save any unsaved work.2 Press <Alt>+<F4>

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help56nNAbout the displayMy monitor does not display anything❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power sou

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help57nNI want to change the resolution of my displayTo change the resolution of your display, proceed as follows:

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help58nNAbout discs and floppy disksMy disc drive tray does not openTo open the disc drive, proceed as follows:Wit

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first5nNConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install te

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help59nNI cannot play a DVD❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help60nNWhen I double-click an application icon, a message such as 'You must insert the application CD into y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help61nNAbout soundMy speakers are not producing any sound❑ If you are using an application that has its own volum

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help62nN8 In the Options menu, select Advanced Controls, and then click the Advanced button under Microphone - Bal

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help63nNAbout the modemMy internal modem does not work❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer.❑

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help64nN❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling an

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help65nNAbout peripheralsMy mouse does not work❑ If using the mouse delivered with your computer, check that it is

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help66nN4 Click OK.The new mouse settings are now in place.My keyboard does not work properly❑ If using the keyboa

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help67nN2 Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer.3 Let the Add Printer Wizard guide you through the installation

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help68nN2 Use the keyboard’s arrow keys to select the Advanced menu.3 Select I/O Device Configuration, then press

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first6nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential require

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help69nNAbout digital video captures and DVgateWhen I record images to a digital video device using DVgate, my sys

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGetting help70nNAbout 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 computer71nNUpgrading your VAIO computerThe following procedures assume familiarity with the general t

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer72nNRemoving the coverTo remove the cover from the main unit, proceed as follows:1 Shut down y

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer73nN6 Slide the cover towards the back of the unit to remove it.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer74nNInserting a PCI add-on cardYour computer has open PCI expansion slots. These slots enable

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer75nN6 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 computer76nNUpgrading memoryIn the future, you may want to upgrade the memory installed on your VAIO b

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer77nN✍ Do not place the memory module in places subject to:- Heat sources such as radiators or

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer78nNAdding / replacing a memory moduleIf you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a compu

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideRead this first7nNDisposing of the internal memory backup batteryYour Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer79nNViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer80nNReplacing the coverTo replace the cover, proceed as follows:1 Align the cover to the frame

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions81nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions82nNOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time.

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions83nNOn handling your computer❑ Handle the unit carefully while lifting, holding the unit by the bottom only. Do

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions84nN❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Shoul

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuidePrecautions85nNOn handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary86nNGlossaryThis section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and defi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary87nNCD-RWShort for Compact Disc-ReWriteable. Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data to it. A CD-RW

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary88nNDVIStands for Digital Video Interface. Accommodates analog and digital monitors with a single connector. Using

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideWelcome8nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO desktop. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, vi

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary89nNLCDShort for Liquid Crystal Display. Flat display technology using liquid crystals (and light polarisation) to

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary90nNPartitionA partition is a logical division of a computer’s hard disk. A two-partition hard drive would typical

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary91nNRAMShort for Random Access Memory, the memory used to run programs and store data in current use. RAM is the f

Sony VAIO Desktop User GuideGlossary92nNSystem recovery discDisc that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover