Sony PCV-RX460 Bedienungsanleitung

VAIO® ComputerUser GuidePCV-RX450/PCV-RX460

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13WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This

VAIO® Computer User Guide14reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.❑Lighting — Choose a location where wind

Front Panel Overview15Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. It also includes

VAIO® Computer User Guide16Front panel (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460)1DVD-ROM driveReads data from a DVD or CD.2CD-RW driveReads data from a CD and writes data

Front Panel Overview175 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator lightLights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.6 Hard

VAIO® Computer User Guide18Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on t

Back Panel Overview194 Ethernet port10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)5 Monito

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VAIO Action Setup21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The progr

VAIO® Computer User Guide2NOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights res

VAIO® Computer User Guide224 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected. Click Next.5 You may now

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software2310 To assign an application, click Modify.The Select Application dialog box appears.11 Select the desired

VAIO® Computer User Guide24Changing Designs of VAIO WallpaperThe background image for your VAIO computer’s operating system changes automatically, bas

VAIO® AV Applications25VAIO® AV ApplicationsYour VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use a

VAIO® Computer User Guide26Smart CaptureSony Electronics, Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture man

MovieShaker™27MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple step

VAIO® Computer User Guide28Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Sh

MovieShaker™29Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length o

VAIO® Computer User Guide30Saving a Movie1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies

PictureGear™31PictureGear™PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your

3Safety Information and CautionDVD Laser Diode PropertiesCD-RW Laser Diode Properties❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to r

VAIO® Computer User Guide32Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.033OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. Ope

VAIO® Computer User Guide34Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.01 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.035OpenMG Jukebox main window1 Feature tabsChanges the screen view according to the selected feature.5 Internet address drop-down li

VAIO® Computer User Guide36Recording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox.1 Insert an audio CD into

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.037Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices o

VAIO® Computer User Guide383 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist vie

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.039For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online he

VAIO® Computer User Guide40Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and an i

Smart Capture41Using Still mode1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture

VAIO® Computer User Guide4❑Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l

VAIO® Computer User Guide424 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window ap

Smart Capture435 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and c

VAIO® Computer User Guide44Capturing a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you s

Smart Capture45❑Upload — Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your st

VAIO® Computer User Guide464 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options window appears.Th

Smart Capture47Capturing 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® Computer User Guide48Managing your movie in Net Movie modeFrom the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons

Smart Capture492 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the nex

VAIO® Computer User Guide502 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Follow th

VisualFlow™51VisualFlow™VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still p

5Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Ru

VAIO® Computer User Guide52DVgate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn

DVgate™53Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as t

VAIO® Computer User Guide541 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. 2 Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive.3 Select Program Files >

Configuring your VAIO® Computer55Configuring your VAIO® ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software,

VAIO® Computer User Guide56i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LIN

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility57To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceUse the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable connector int

VAIO® Computer User Guide58Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer may sh

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)59System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery C

VAIO® Computer User Guide60To use the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.2 Shut down your computer.3 Wait

Using the Driver Recovery CD61You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have any questions on using the Application Re

VAIO® Computer User Guide6number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to deter

VAIO® Computer User Guide62To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applicat

VAIO Support Agent63VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst. VAIO

VAIO® Computer User Guide64Using the Quick Fix WizardThe Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and works to bring yo

Using Common Solutions65Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions c

VAIO® Computer User Guide66Automatic UpdatesThe VAIO Support Agent utility remains active, running continuously in your system’s background. Every 24

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

VAIO® Computer User Guide68Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central se

Using Support Central69Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. ✍Support Central retains your regis

VAIO® Computer User Guide70When you log on to Support Central, a Current Issues page displays, allowing you to continue working on your open issues or

Using Support Central71Support Central: Support Wizard✍For more information about using VAIO Support Agent, see the online Help.

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For the Sony

VAIO® Computer User Guide72Software Applications protected by VAIO Support AgentIn addition to the software listed below, your modem settings are prot

73TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Computer User Guide74Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding.1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped

To p i c s75Topic: 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

VAIO® Computer User Guide76Topic: I cannot play a CD.❑ After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it.❑

To p i c s774 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer.5Go to Windows® System Properties to verify that the drivers are installed

VAIO® Computer User Guide78Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control P

To p i c s79Topic: My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, in

VAIO® Computer User Guide804 Click the Diagnostics tab.5 Select COM3.6 Click More Info.If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will displ

To p i c s815 Decrease the microphone level.6 If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.The Advanced Controls for Microphone sc

VAIO® Computer User Guide8INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the eq

VAIO® Computer User Guide82Topic: My keyboard does not work.❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port. ❑ Close all applications and

To p i c s83Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.When this occurs, follow the procedu

VAIO® Computer User Guide846 Select LPT1 and click Next.7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.8 Click Next.9 Clic

Notes on Use85Notes on UseOn the Power Source❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-on cards

VAIO® Computer User Guide86❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet i

Notes on Use87❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.❑ Provide adequate

VAIO® Computer User Guide88On Moisture CondensationIf your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense insi

Notes on Use89❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the compu

VAIO® Computer User Guide90On Cleaning CD or DVD Media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc

For Answers to Your Software Questions91For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4

9avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.AV I S : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonne

VAIO® Computer User Guide92Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corp.)Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corp.)PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, In

For Answers to Your Software Questions93Tom b Ra id er® Chronicles (Eidos Interactive)Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer,

VAIO® Computer User Guide94ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the

Resources95Sony Fax-on-DemandThis 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-RX450/PCV-RX460)97Specifications (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460)Model PCV-RX450 PCV-RX460Processor1 GHz* AMD Athlon™ 1.2 GHz* AMD Athlon™Har

VAIO® Computer User Guide98Connection Capabilities (Rear)USB port (1)PS/2® keyboard portMouse PortVGA monitor portSerial portParallel (printer) portHe

Specifications (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460)99Specifications are subject to change without notice.**The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes/

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