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See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 ... Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. For questions regarding your installed optical drives.
See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 ... Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. For questions regarding your installed optical drives.
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... cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on the applications included with your system, how to use the basic features of your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows®...
... cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on the applications included with your system, how to use the basic features of your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows®...
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...of this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of...Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click Giga Pocket. ❑ Creating DVDs-(For models equipped with a DVD±RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer...
...of this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of...Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click Giga Pocket. ❑ Creating DVDs-(For models equipped with a DVD±RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer...
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... on , follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up Connection The first time you turn on the unit. Protect your investment. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you may be...
... on , follow these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to quality customer support and receive these steps to set up Connection The first time you turn on the unit. Protect your investment. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you may be...
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... access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the loss of my computer's preinstalled hardware? About VAIO Computer Functions If your system by pressing and holding the power button for more than six...
... access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the loss of my computer's preinstalled hardware? About VAIO Computer Functions If your system by pressing and holding the power button for more than six...
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...box appears. 5 Follow the on the right. 4 Under Pick a task, click Run the System Restore Wizard. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Software Your computer may not be supplied with the restore points. ❑ Performs restorations that enables you purchased. To Use the System ...create a custom restore point. 46 How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3 Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to ...
...box appears. 5 Follow the on the right. 4 Under Pick a task, click Run the System Restore Wizard. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Software Your computer may not be supplied with the restore points. ❑ Performs restorations that enables you purchased. To Use the System ...create a custom restore point. 46 How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3 Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to ...
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To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47 This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet.
To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47 This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet.
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... original software, drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to reinstall. If your computer is equipped with your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the ...in the VAIO welcome window. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are displayed. 6 Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/...
... original software, drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to reinstall. If your computer is equipped with your computer's optical drive. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the ...in the VAIO welcome window. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are displayed. 6 Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 57 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 57 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
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You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start can find instructions on how to set up connection to the Internet. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available...
You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start can find instructions on how to set up connection to the Internet. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available...
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...all of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. Each preinstalled software application provides...you to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 59 Software support is located in this section, depending on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features.
...all of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. Each preinstalled software application provides...you to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 59 Software support is located in this section, depending on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features.
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... that enable you would like to many frequently asked questions. 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. 2 arrange for repairs or check repair status. 3 review...
... that enable you would like to many frequently asked questions. 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. 2 arrange for repairs or check repair status. 3 review...
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The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 61 Contacting Sony for Help and Support Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware...
The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 61 Contacting Sony for Help and Support Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware...
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See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 0.7 mW (DVD) 640-660 ... (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. iv VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives.
See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 0.7 mW (DVD) 640-660 ... (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. iv VAIO Digital Studio 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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... in this the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. For details on the model and features...
... in this the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. For details on the model and features...
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... USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. USB 2.0 technology supports high/full/low-speed USB devices. Ethernet Two USB ports are located at the front, and four at the rear of the system. 10...
... USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. USB 2.0 technology supports high/full/low-speed USB devices. Ethernet Two USB ports are located at the front, and four at the rear of the system. 10...
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... files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! Memory modules can be single- Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 ...depending on the configuration you wish to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules.... by its anti-static package. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of...
... files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! Memory modules can be single- Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 ...depending on the configuration you wish to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules.... by its anti-static package. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of...
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System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician.
System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician.
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The number of beeps your system produces. If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 69 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
The number of beeps your system produces. If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 69 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
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Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. ✍ System configuration may not include all of the hardware features discussed in this section. AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) One AGP slot 77 Chipset See online specifications sheet for details. Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased. Processor See online specifications sheet for details.
Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. ✍ System configuration may not include all of the hardware features discussed in this section. AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) One AGP slot 77 Chipset See online specifications sheet for details. Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased. Processor See online specifications sheet for details.