Sony VAIO PCV-RX470DS User manual

VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer QuickStart
PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS

Welcome
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO®computer! Your
new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art
computer functionality with the latest audio/video and information
technology convergence features.
Features
❑i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface — Two built-in i.LINK ports, located on
the front and rear panels, provide you with digital connection capability. The
i.LINK name and logo identify a high-speed communication interface,
which enables you to easily connect compatible digital camcorders.
❑VAIO® AV Applications — This suite of Sony original applications
includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, OpenMG™ Jukebox,
MovieShaker™, VisualFlow™, and Media Bar DVD Player. Using the
i.LINK ports, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images,
then catalog everything for fast, easy storage and retrieval.
❑Exceptional performance — Your computer includes an Intel®processor,
a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a high-speed
V.90-compatible data/fax modem.*
✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software
applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting
compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk
Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regulations.

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❑DVD-ROM drive —This new optical storage technology provides
increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience.
Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs.
❑CD-RW drive —This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and
archiving data, with the ability to store up to 650 MB*of removable,
rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Save your movies to CD-R or
CD-RW media and share videos and images with family and friends.
❑VAIO Smart™keyboard —This PS/2®keyboard has programmable
shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing the
Internet.
❑Sony audio and video quality —Take advantage of today’s advanced
multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with Sony’s
high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3D graphics, and “Sony-Tuned”
MPEG digital video playback.
❑Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition operating system —Your
system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.
❑Preinstalled software titles —All the software on your computer is
preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.
❑Communications —Access popular online services, browse the Internet,
send faxes, and more.
* 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD™.

Unpacking Your Computer
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Unpacking Your Computer
Computer and Supplied Accessories
Manuals
❑VAIO Digital Studio™ QuickStart — Contains information on unpacking
and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, and software
information.
❑VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide — Contains features and specifications
of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included
with your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common
problems.
❑Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started — Explains
how to use the basic features of the Windows®operating system.
Computer and accessories (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
Display (Sold separately)
Power Cord
Mouse
Modem Cable
Keyboard
Speakers
System Unit
i.LINK Cable
AC Adapter (Speaker)

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Recovery CDs
❑System Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to restore the software titles that
shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. SRCDs
can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you
purchased.
❑Application Recovery CD(s) —Enables you to reinstall individual
applications if they become corrupted or are erased.
❑Driver Recovery CD —Enables you to restore device drivers if they
become corrupted or are erased.
Other
Packet containing special product offers
Software Library
Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-
user license agreement, and the following CDs:
❑Microsoft®Word
❑Tomb Raider®Chronicles

Setting Up Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer
This section illustrates how to set up and install your computer and peripheral
devices.
Connecting a CRT Display (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
1Plug the display cable into the MONITOR port.
2If necessary, plug the display cord into the rear of the display.
Connecting a CRT display (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
✍Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an
emergency.

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Connecting a LCD Display (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
1Plug the display cable into the DVI port.
2If necessary, plug the display cord into the rear of the display.
✍You can use the optional Sony LCD monitor (PCVA-15XD2) with this computer. See
the manual that came with your LCD monitor for more information on installation and
use.
Connecting a LCD display (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)

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Connecting the Speakers
1Plug the cable attached to the left speaker into the L OUT jack on the back of
the right speaker.
2Plug the cable attached to the right speaker into the HEADPHONES jack.
3Plug the jack end of the speaker power cord into the DC IN jack on the back
of the right speaker and plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or
power strip.
Connecting the speakers (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
HEADP
MIC
LINE IN

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Connecting the keyboard and mouse
1Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2®KEYBOARD port on the back of the
computer.
2Plug the mouse cable into the MOUSE port.
Connecting the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS)
PRINTER
SERIAL
i.LINK
S400
KEYBOARD MOUSE
USB NETWORK
ACT
LINK