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...BE INACCURATE. Financial services may not necessarily be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are located on the back panel of the software may not be completed by Internet ... Inc. Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage...
...BE INACCURATE. Financial services may not necessarily be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are located on the back panel of the software may not be completed by Internet ... Inc. Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage...
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... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information....the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information....the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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...video cable (supplied). The access indicator light is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Video In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 11 Optical drive 1 eject...features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing ...while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access...
...video cable (supplied). The access indicator light is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Video In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 11 Optical drive 1 eject...features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing ...while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access...
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... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online ...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes access to the Memory...
... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online ...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes access to the Memory...
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About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while ...to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for ... button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power button and power indicator Turns the computer on the back. 27 The indicator light is blue...
About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while ...to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for ... button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power button and power indicator Turns the computer on the back. 27 The indicator light is blue...
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... following steps: 1 Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding... the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer still does not respond and you ...
... following steps: 1 Save any open . The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding... the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer still does not respond and you ...
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...END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of... THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, ...
...END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of... THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, ...
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... series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux...
... series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux...
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... 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - xiii Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status ...
... 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - xiii Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status ...
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Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. See online specifications sheet for details. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. See online specifications sheet for details. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
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... as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
... as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
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... battery at this list when you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in fire. Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may need to all the BIOS options that the... files, exit all the BIOS options to assume that are lost . The lithium battery has a typical life of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press...
... battery at this list when you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in fire. Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may need to all the BIOS options that the... files, exit all the BIOS options to assume that are lost . The lithium battery has a typical life of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press...
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... Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio...
... Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio...
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Upgrading and Maintaining Components 37 Removing a memory module (PCV-RZ series model)
Upgrading and Maintaining Components 37 Removing a memory module (PCV-RZ series model)
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Store the module in a static-free bag. 38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a memory module (PCV-RX series model) ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply (applicable to PCV-RX models only). 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
Store the module in a static-free bag. 38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a memory module (PCV-RX series model) ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply (applicable to PCV-RX models only). 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
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...directed by its anti-static package. The maximum memory size is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening the system unit, save... and close all open applications, turn off the power to PCV-RX models only. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system ...
...directed by its anti-static package. The maximum memory size is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening the system unit, save... and close all open applications, turn off the power to PCV-RX models only. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system ...
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40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module into the socket. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DDR-DIMM 2 DDR-DIMM 1 Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 7 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module into the socket. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DDR-DIMM 2 DDR-DIMM 1 Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 7 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
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...Power Supply (PCV-RX series model)" on page 50).* 10 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 26). 11 Reconnect the power cord and turn on each side of the module. After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make... the proper configurations. * Applicable to press down on each side of the module until the handles lock into the slot on the computer.
...Power Supply (PCV-RX series model)" on page 50).* 10 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 26). 11 Reconnect the power cord and turn on each side of the module. After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make... the proper configurations. * Applicable to press down on each side of the module until the handles lock into the slot on the computer.
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... until the power supply clears the chassis. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply ...to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 36). ! Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, ...
... until the power supply clears the chassis. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply ...to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 36). ! Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, ...
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. i.LINK Header (to front panel) Memory Processor CPU Fan Keyboard, Mouse Printer, Monitor, i.LINK USB3, USB4, S/P DIF Out USB5, USB6, Ethernet Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In ...
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. i.LINK Header (to front panel) Memory Processor CPU Fan Keyboard, Mouse Printer, Monitor, i.LINK USB3, USB4, S/P DIF Out USB5, USB6, Ethernet Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In ...