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... Quick Start also provides software and support information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - To Unpack Your Computer To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the hardware and...
... Quick Start also provides software and support information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - To Unpack Your Computer To Unpack Your Computer Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the hardware and...
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..., try the following steps: 1 Save any open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. See the manual that came with your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that the monitor is plugged into a power source and ...The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 40 Why did my computer or software application stop responding? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not in...
..., try the following steps: 1 Save any open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. See the manual that came with your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that the monitor is plugged into a power source and ...The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 40 Why did my computer or software application stop responding? VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not in...
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...test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 53 Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", ... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that came with your printer for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are included with the printer...
...test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 53 Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", ... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that came with your printer for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are included with the printer...
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... available, use these precautions: ❑ Avoid working at an ESD workstation. About Upgrading Your Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When... from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you want to remove. 61 Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online manual while working in the online...
... available, use these precautions: ❑ Avoid working at an ESD workstation. About Upgrading Your Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When... from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you want to remove. 61 Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online manual while working in the online...
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... the disc. About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. ❑...
... the disc. About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. ❑...
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... searches for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires...
... searches for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires...
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...DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 ...Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD...
...DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment 59 printers 53 shutting down the computer 26, 57 Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 ...Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD...
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Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64 system response 42 Topics 39 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 turning off your computer 26, 57 turning on your computer 19 TV interference 59 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 57 upgrading your computer 61 UPS 57 V VAIO Computer... User Guide 64 System Reference Manual 65 VAIO Action Setup 34 VAIO AV Applications 6 VAIO Quick Start 64 VAIO Smart...
Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64 system response 42 Topics 39 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 turning off your computer 26, 57 turning on your computer 19 TV interference 59 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 57 upgrading your computer 61 UPS 57 V VAIO Computer... User Guide 64 System Reference Manual 65 VAIO Action Setup 34 VAIO AV Applications 6 VAIO Quick Start 64 VAIO Smart...
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...may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this computer may be identical to software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-...readable form without notice. All other trademarks are subject to any time without prior written approval. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO...
...may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this computer may be identical to software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-...readable form without notice. All other trademarks are subject to any time without prior written approval. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO...
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...to the line, as determined by one or more of the Rules. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...equipment complies with Part 15 of devices that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. If this computer product. If requested, this equipment is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7753 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
...to the line, as determined by one or more of the Rules. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...equipment complies with Part 15 of devices that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. If this computer product. If requested, this equipment is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7753 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... are subject to software may require a fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to change without notice. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, i.LINK, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Microsoft Corporation. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. PROVIDES ...
... are subject to software may require a fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to change without notice. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, i.LINK, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Microsoft Corporation. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. PROVIDES ...
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...servicing to beam. ! Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to the eyes, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to rain or moisture. See...; Never install telephone jacks in this product will increase eye hazard. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . iv VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives.
...servicing to beam. ! Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to the eyes, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to rain or moisture. See...; Never install telephone jacks in this product will increase eye hazard. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . iv VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives.
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vi VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to this equipment. This device complies with ...installed and used to peripherals, that are cautioned that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7753 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to operate this computer product. Operation with cables, connected to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
vi VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to this equipment. This device complies with ...installed and used to peripherals, that are cautioned that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7753 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to operate this computer product. Operation with cables, connected to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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... batteries. ! For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. viii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Disposal of Lithium Battery You... can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in ...
... batteries. ! For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. viii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Disposal of Lithium Battery You... can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in ...
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... 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 the Side Panel 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI...
... 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 the Side Panel 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI...
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Ejects a floppy disk. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode. 4 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject DRIVE Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the assigned optical drive tray.
Ejects a floppy disk. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode. 4 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject DRIVE Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the assigned optical drive tray.
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6 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Connectors DRIVE i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE 1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system.
6 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Connectors DRIVE i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE 1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system.
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8 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 3 2 1 TELEPHONE LINE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) VGA Monitor port Printer/Parallel port
8 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 3 2 1 TELEPHONE LINE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) VGA Monitor port Printer/Parallel port
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Two USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Ports The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 1 6 9 5 10 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
Two USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Ports The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 1 6 9 5 10 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
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... Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). They are standard 3.5 mm stereo minijacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the line jack is for ...the wall, and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone. Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. Telephone Line 12 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line...
... Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). They are standard 3.5 mm stereo minijacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the line jack is for ...the wall, and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone. Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. Telephone Line 12 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line...