Sony PCV-RS700C Betriebsanweisung

Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-usefunctionality. The infor

About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports and jacks for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the backpanel lo

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check tha

What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1.Press th

Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, inclu

Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are open and running

How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2.Select Appearance and Theme

Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly to resume normal ope

About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threatsto your

About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threatsto your

How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the l

About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers.See your on

7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone

About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers.See your on

Why aren't the song information edits I made using SonicStage software shown in My Music? If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make ed

Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music? When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Wind

Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music? When you use SonicStage software to optimize music files to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ form

Why do I get the error message, "The input media is invalid" when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music? If you have added cover art to the

Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software? Playlists (albums) recorded with SonicStage software may no

Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video? If Media Center starts a scheduled TV recording while you are

Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device, such as a VCR orDVD player, or when I am using an analog

Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video? The rewind and fast forward features are not supported by all video formats. Try using the Skip or Re

How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TVprograms? Media Center software and remote control do not

12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital aud

My computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV. What do I do? Verify that the monitor refresh rate is set to 60 Hz, using t

About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. This section provid

About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. This section provid

Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the images played back from a Video Capsule, appeardistorted or corrupted? There are some situations where s

Why does my computer seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule? Your computer may respond slower if you try to play back a Video Capsule while rec

Why did I get the error message, "Event buffer of audio overflow?" The timer recording may fail in certain situations, such as: The coaxial

Why did my on-screen display shift or split? Your on-screen display may shift or split in rare instances. If this should occur, switch the TV/Recordin

Why can't I create new Video Capsules? You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approxi

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are usin

About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are usin

About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESC

How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other Hardware, then

Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? Check that the keyboard1 is securely plugged into the keyboard port. Save and close all open software pr

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility w

Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, ch

How do I change my modem to rotary or touch-tone dialing? 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2.Click Printers and Other H

How do I set up a dial-up connection? After you have connected your computer's modem to a telephone wall jack, follow these steps to set up your

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers hav

About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers hav

Why is the S/PDIF option disabled in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center software program? S/PDIF is enabled in Media Center1 by changing the DVD

Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase. Whenthe indicator is off, the letter

Why can't I hear dialogue during DVD movie playback, using my 5.1 channel1 speaker system? Verify that your speaker system is connected correctl

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 141

About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 142

Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the mic

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's fr

About Using Peripheral Equipment How do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on your computer's fr

The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer

Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your computer and common peripheral devices, andusing storage medi

About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the computer off and let it cool down for 10 minutes. This protects you against internalcomp

About Handling the Computer Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this occurs,reloca

About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features1. Th

Use the CONNECT buttons on the wireless device and your computer, if available, to establish communicationbetween the equipment. Avoid using radio-c

About Using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. This section

About Handling a Monitor (Display) DVD playback and certain video-related software may not function correctly when your monitor is set to a highrefre

About Disposing of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or busin

About Recording and Data Storage Media Handling CD or DVD media Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not use adhe

Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This sectiondescribes all av

Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing theonli

Software Help and Support Support information for the preinstalled software on your computer is located in this section. Sony software support is free

telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Microsoft® Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www.support

Web site http://support.sonic.com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only.) 4 REC button Press to begin rec

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day WinDVD® for VAIO® InterVideo, Inc. Web site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp telephone 510-651-0888 Pa

Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like

9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the comp

PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program. Press again to hide t

About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to aconnected i.L

Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combinesstate-of-the-art

Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. The location of the controls,po

Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1.Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2.If necessary, plug the display's cable into t

Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers. Certain models are supplied with a 5.1 speaker systems1. Forinformati

Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center2 — Connect a Sub-woofer3, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 speaker system1). Black Rea

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1.Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2.Plug the mouse cable into the mouse

Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your telephone wall ja

Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Et

Connecting the Power Cords 1.Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2.Plug both the display and comput

Turning On your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box thatprompts yo

Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and other benefits. Sony Cu

Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased.For detai

Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, d

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed t

About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that enhance your VAIO® computer's capabil

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket — This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and rec

Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video

To set up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the typeof ca

You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previoussection, Connecting to standard cabl

You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels, if the device is able tocontrol the STB. Cable/satellite se

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Setting up additional equipment This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder System. Your

Specifications — The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIOcomputer. To view the online specifica

The infrared receiver must be visible in a line-of-sight with your remote control in order to function properly. Connecting the infrared receive

Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to beg

Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section, enabling you to beg

Starting Giga Pocket for TV Setup (For first time setup) 1.Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct. To

If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can click Go to Web site... and download channel listings fromthe iEPG listing site. 6.Connect

Setting up your display (monitor) When using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder, set your display settings as follows: Colors — Use the default fac

Giga Pocket Giga Pocket® enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive.Using the Giga Pocket

Starting Giga Pocket 1.Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, then click Giga Pocket. TheGiga Pocket window

Using the TV/Recording deck and Playback deck Giga Pocket® features two decks on the main interface window: the TV/Recording deck and the Playback dec

Recording a Video Capsule Giga Pocket stores recorded images as Video Capsules. The Video Capsules provide file recording information, which can bevie

Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are

Using the Slip Play feature While a program is being recorded on the TV/Recording deck, you can watch that same program from the beginning, usingthe P

Additional information about Giga Pocket Giga Pocket® can be used for external video recording. Depending on conditions, not all video images can ber

Using the TV Program Web site Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, and then select Zap2it. You can also go

Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard, you can set, adjust, and cancel the timer recording settings. Page 53

Using the Timer Recording Wizard 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, then select Giga Pocket. 2.Select Timer Recording Wizard.

Standard Play (SP) Standard recording mode (MPEG-2). High Quality (HQ) Image quality is improved, but recording requires more space on the hard disk

9.The New Timer Recording - Completed dialog box appears. Click Finish. New Timer Recording - Completed Page 56

Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds (pre-recording) preparation time prior to b

Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings. Your computer settings, by default, are set to startTi

Using the Timer Recording Manager 1.Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, select Giga Pocket, and then click All Software. 2.Click

Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not bee

Viewing your selected program recording schedule You can easily view the programs you have selected to record, using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recor

Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager When creating a timer recording, it is important to remember the following information: The

Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer application serves as a file manager for your Video Capsules. Video Capsules are managed inCabinets. Gig

Using Giga Pocket Explorer 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Giga Pocket, point to Giga Pocket Explorer. The Giga

Accessing Click to DVD Help For additional information about using Click to DVD software features, follow these steps to access the Help. 1.Click St

Accessing DVgate Plus Help For additional information about using DVgate Plus software features, follow these steps to access the Help. 1.Click Star

Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media You can record Video Capsules to recordable DVD media with the Make DVD feature. The Click to D

Exporting Video Capsules You can export your Video Capsules as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or AVI file formats for viewing on external media. 1.In the list area,

Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality (HQ) or Standard Play (SP) mode can be co

Using Network Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to connect to Video Capsules in network cabinets located on other computers in anetwork. These

About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you toconnect

CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. You can convert your GigaPocket® Video Caps

Starting CLIÉ Converter 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. 2.Point to Giga Pocket, point to Plug-ins, and then click CLIÉ

Converting Video Capsules 1.From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter window, click the Setting... button. The Settings dialog box appears.Enter your

Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media 1.Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer. 2.From th

Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIÉ Handheld, when you

Glossary The most common terms for Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software are defined below. Cabinet A cabinet acts as a container for Video Ca

Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket, follow these steps: 1.Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs.

Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free, online service that enables quick and easy access to your local

Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before setting up your Internet Electronic Program Gu

Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's installed memory card readers. You

6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to x

About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with many popular types of memory cards.Y

Inserting a Memory Card The memory card readers are located on the front of your computer, behind a protective panel. Opening the front panel cover

Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the card in use. Use carewhen removing

About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digitaldata

Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player,the card m

Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO® computer. This section describes h

Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associatedwith personal computer

About Opening the System Unit Removing the cover 1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2.Unplug your co

Replacing the cover 1.Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame. The cover should align evenly against the chassis. 2.Slide the cover firmly onto

About Add-on Card Installation Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. An expansion slotenables

15 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 16 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads

6.Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card. 7.Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover.

About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer mayship with al

1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2.Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3.Remove the c

About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored inCMOS RA

Resetting the computer's date and time 1.Double-click on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. The Date and Time Properties window

About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Some models,

3.Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4.Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. See the configuration instructions supplied with your

13.Connect a new SATA interface cable to the new drive and to the unused SATA port on the motherboard. 14.Connect the second power connector to the ne

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer'shardware features

About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check tha