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... high-quality CD-ROM drive. Please refer to use right out of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2®...devices to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer CD-ROM drive (not available on the front and rear panels, provide you with digital connection...
... high-quality CD-ROM drive. Please refer to use right out of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2®...devices to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer CD-ROM drive (not available on the front and rear panels, provide you with digital connection...
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... hard disk drive. AT&T WorldNet® Service AT&T Corp. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your audio CDs. DigitalPrint Sony ...Applications America Online® America Online, Inc. CLIÉ Converter (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. CLIÉ Converter is a popular Internet online service. America Online is a plug-in a photo album for VAIO® PCs (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! Stay in touch with family ...
... hard disk drive. AT&T WorldNet® Service AT&T Corp. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your audio CDs. DigitalPrint Sony ...Applications America Online® America Online, Inc. CLIÉ Converter (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. CLIÉ Converter is a popular Internet online service. America Online is a plug-in a photo album for VAIO® PCs (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! Stay in touch with family ...
Quick Start Guide
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... you all the tools you create with compatible DVD and CD drives. The DVDs that supports the i.LINK interface. Recording from the NetMD™, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that you need to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD... Simple DVD Maker can be played on compatible DVD players and on your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is also supported. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your VAIO® MX computer. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. 33 SonicStage Premium software is...
... you all the tools you create with compatible DVD and CD drives. The DVDs that supports the i.LINK interface. Recording from the NetMD™, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that you need to DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD... Simple DVD Maker can be played on compatible DVD players and on your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is also supported. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your VAIO® MX computer. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. 33 SonicStage Premium software is...
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Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange...your computer. The hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to a warm one, moisture may bill you correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer ...
Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange...your computer. The hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to a warm one, moisture may bill you correct the problem. VAIO Digital Studio Computer ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support. 2 Click on how to set up your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for all models.) Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is not available...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support. 2 Click on how to set up your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for all models.) Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is not available...
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... the specific application. Select the topics that you with answers to information on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your...
... the specific application. Select the topics that you with answers to information on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your...
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... playback problems 45, 47 tray eject 45 CD media 63 CD-ROM drive 7 CD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59... 59 power cord 57 printers 53 speakers 15 D DigitalPrint 29 disconnecting power cords 57 Display 11 refresh rate 62 setting up 14 DVD about the drive 6 media 63 playback problems 45 region code warning 46 tray eject 45 67
... playback problems 45, 47 tray eject 45 CD media 63 CD-ROM drive 7 CD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59... 59 power cord 57 printers 53 speakers 15 D DigitalPrint 29 disconnecting power cords 57 Display 11 refresh rate 62 setting up 14 DVD about the drive 6 media 63 playback problems 45 region code warning 46 tray eject 45 67
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for VAIO PCs 29 DVD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 DVgate 30 E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 Electronic specifications ...disk media 63 Frequently 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H Handling storage media 63 handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 IEEE 1394 7 interference 59 Internet ... change to touch-tone dialing 49 connecting cable 17 slow connection 49 troubleshooting 50 68 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start DVDit!
for VAIO PCs 29 DVD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 DVgate 30 E Earthlink Network Total Access 30 Electronic documentation 64 Electronic specifications ...disk media 63 Frequently 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H Handling storage media 63 handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 IEEE 1394 7 interference 59 Internet ... change to touch-tone dialing 49 connecting cable 17 slow connection 49 troubleshooting 50 68 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start DVDit!
System Reference Manual
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... Status and Error Messages 62 DMA Channel Assignments 63 System I /O Slot 39 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 40 To identify additional hard disk space 44 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 46 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components . 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 Replacing...
... Status and Error Messages 62 DMA Channel Assignments 63 System I /O Slot 39 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 40 To identify additional hard disk space 44 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 46 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components . 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 Replacing...
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xiii Chapter 7 - Specifications 69 Processor ...69 Chipset ...69 PCI Bus ...69 Memory Modules 70 Memory Configurations 70 L2 Cache ...70 Graphics ...70 Audio ...71 Communications 71 I/O and Expansion Slots 72 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 72 Hard Drives and Controller 72 Optical Drives 73 System BIOS 73 Index 75
xiii Chapter 7 - Specifications 69 Processor ...69 Chipset ...69 PCI Bus ...69 Memory Modules 70 Memory Configurations 70 L2 Cache ...70 Graphics ...70 Audio ...71 Communications 71 I/O and Expansion Slots 72 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 72 Hard Drives and Controller 72 Optical Drives 73 System BIOS 73 Index 75
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...) indicates floppy disk drive activity. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access DRIVE Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand...
...) indicates floppy disk drive activity. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access DRIVE Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand...
System Reference Manual
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...Port The Ethernet port on the rear of the system is a trademark of Sony used to connect to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions... connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical disk or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Identifying Components 13 i....LINK (IEEE 1394) Ports The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer...
...Port The Ethernet port on the rear of the system is a trademark of Sony used to connect to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions... connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical disk or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Identifying Components 13 i....LINK (IEEE 1394) Ports The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer...
System Reference Manual
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... until the power supply clears the chassis. 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 45 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power...
... until the power supply clears the chassis. 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 45 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power...
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Removable Device 3. Boot Screen 1. Other Boot Device Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options 57 [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] Network SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled ATAPI CD-ROM 2. IDE Hard Drive 4.
Removable Device 3. Boot Screen 1. Other Boot Device Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options 57 [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] Network SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled ATAPI CD-ROM 2. IDE Hard Drive 4.
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... 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for a CNR modem. Not all PCI slots are available for details.) Four available slots. 72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots...
... 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for a CNR modem. Not all PCI slots are available for details.) Four available slots. 72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots...
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... 38 specifications audio 71 BIOS 73 chipset 69 communications 71 DIMM configurations 70 floppy disk drive and controller 72 graphics 70 hard drives and controllers 72 I/O and expansion slots 72 L2 cache 70 memory module 70 optical drives 73 PCI bus 69 processor 69 system BIOS 73 status and error messages 62 supervisor password...
... 38 specifications audio 71 BIOS 73 chipset 69 communications 71 DIMM configurations 70 floppy disk drive and controller 72 graphics 70 hard drives and controllers 72 I/O and expansion slots 72 L2 cache 70 memory module 70 optical drives 73 PCI bus 69 processor 69 system BIOS 73 status and error messages 62 supervisor password...
VAIO User Guide
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... recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. You may have installed since you started using your computer. When you successfully complete your hard drive. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. The System...
... recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. You may have installed since you started using your computer. When you successfully complete your hard drive. If you experience a problem with the computer when you purchased it. The System...
VAIO User Guide
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You must be in Windows to reinstall all of your hard drive. Page 45 You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. If you are erased. To ... you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility.
You must be in Windows to reinstall all of your hard drive. Page 45 You can reinstall a software application or driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software application. If you are erased. To ... you to reinstall individual software applications, individual drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility.
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Click on your hard drive. You can access Help from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Select the topics that you want to VAIO Help and Support. 2. Click Start and point to view. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Sony Fax-on-Demand This...
Click on your hard drive. You can access Help from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Select the topics that you want to VAIO Help and Support. 2. Click Start and point to view. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Sony Fax-on-Demand This...
Marketing Specifications
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...4/02 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RX740 PROCESSOR AMD® AthlonTM XP Processor 1800+ operating at 1.53GHz† • 256MB PC-2100 DDR (expandable to Hard Drive capacity. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony used only to ...6pin i.LINK port (rear) One 4pin i.LINK port (front) One Headphone / One Microphone One Line In SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ...
...4/02 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RX740 PROCESSOR AMD® AthlonTM XP Processor 1800+ operating at 1.53GHz† • 256MB PC-2100 DDR (expandable to Hard Drive capacity. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony used only to ...6pin i.LINK port (rear) One 4pin i.LINK port (front) One Headphone / One Microphone One Line In SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ...