Sony PCV-RX360DS manual Welcome, Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace:

Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.

Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation.

Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices — Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display — Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio User Guide Vaio Digital Studio User Guide Owner’s RecordSafety Information and Caution Vaio Digital Studio User Guide FCC Part Regulatory InformationTelephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Using the Vaio Support Agent System, Application, Driver Recovery CDsTroubleshooting SpecificationsChoosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer WelcomeVaio Digital Studio User Guide Front Panel Overview DVD drive Floppy disk drive access indicator lightCD-RW drive Floppy disk driveHard disk drive access indicator light DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator lightPower switch and indicator light DVD eject buttonMouse port Back Panel OverviewEthernet port Headphones jackMonitor port Printer portVaio Digital Studio User Guide To change the settings of the S Keys Vaio Action SetupTo preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function Presetting i.LINK devicesTo change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareVaio Digital Studio User Guide Vaio AV Applications PictureGear Importing Images and Sound Clips MovieShakerCreate a Movie using Shaker Adding effects to a scene or a clip Editing Clips and ScenesSaving a Movie Managing Your Pictures PictureGearCreating a Photo Album Making Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg Using Panorama MakerOpenMG Jukebox Electronic Music Distribution EMD ServicesStarting OpenMG Jukebox Player control buttons File list view Feature tabsPlaylist drop-down list Tutorial tab File tree viewRecording a CD Check-out Transferring Songs Check-in/Check-outCheck-in Additional Features Smart Capture Mode indicator Help button Using Still modeMode dial Capture button Options buttonStill Image Options window Effect Setting window Managing pictures in Still mode Capturing a picture in Still modeUsing Net Movie mode Recording Options window Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode Managing your movie in Net Movie mode Using ImageStationUploading with Movie Player Uploading with Still Viewer Image Uploader window To use VisualFlow VisualFlowUsing DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder Connecting a digital video camera recorderWhen capturing clips DVGateWhen recording AVI files to tape Vaio Digital Studio User Guide Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive PartitionTo defragment your hard disk drive Pin i.LINK port can Link IEEE1394 CompatibilityTo connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Connecting an i.LINK deviceEnabling Ethernet To enable the Ethernet connectionFull Restore with Format Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDTo reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD To repair software applications using Vaio Support AgentUsing the Vaio Support Agent Using the Quick Fix Wizard Using Common Solutions Using Support Central Support Central Registration Support Central Current Issues Support Central Support Wizard Utilities Software Applications protected by Vaio Support AgentApplications Topics TroubleshootingTopic My computer or software program stopped responding Topic My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open Topic I cannot play a CD Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone does not work Topic My keyboard does not work Topic My i.LINK device does not appear on the desktop To Reach Sony On the Power Source On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On Handling the Computer System On Upgrading the Computer System On Moisture CondensationOn Handling a CRT Display On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Handling Diskettes On Handling CD or DVD Media On Cleaning CD or DVD MediaFor Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service CenterMcAfee VirusScan Network Associates, Inc Tomb Raider 5 Eidos Interactive Resources Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer and the TroubleshootingAvailable topics and then select the topics that you want to Processor ModelHard Disk Drive Partition ApproximateService Supplied AccessoriesLimited Warranty Power RequirementsSpecifications Vaio Digital Studio User Guide Index DVD-ROM Page 100