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...software applications that is used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ ... drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - To access 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...
...software applications that is used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ ... drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - To access 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Please refer to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections...
... your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Please refer to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections...
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... when certain Giga Pocket functions are using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to raise or lower the volume. 24 When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to start the selected software. Press again to hide this window... is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close an error message dialog box. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. CLOSE button Press to the playback deck.
... when certain Giga Pocket functions are using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to raise or lower the volume. 24 When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to start the selected software. Press again to hide this window... is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close an error message dialog box. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. CLOSE button Press to the playback deck.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not originally installed on this drive only. The System Recovery CD can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive... or applications become corrupted or are prompted to an external media. 50 When you successfully complete your computer to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you can restore your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. You can only be used ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not originally installed on this drive only. The System Recovery CD can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive... or applications become corrupted or are prompted to an external media. 50 When you successfully complete your computer to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you can restore your system recovery, you are erased, you purchased. You can only be used ...
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... questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 If you want to reinstall. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents ... driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You...
... questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 If you want to reinstall. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents ... driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You...
System Reference Manual
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... 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the side panel... Memory Modules 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the side panel... Memory Modules 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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... an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Sony recommends an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system's features. ✍ Some models, such as a slave device (see your new drive's documentation for configuration instructions). 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer is activated, however, the drives are not accessible from...
... an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Sony recommends an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system's features. ✍ Some models, such as a slave device (see your new drive's documentation for configuration instructions). 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer is activated, however, the drives are not accessible from...
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Do not overtighten the screws. Installing an internal hard disk drive (PCV-RX series model) 7 Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). 46 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Slide the drive holder up and out.
Do not overtighten the screws. Installing an internal hard disk drive (PCV-RX series model) 7 Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). 46 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Slide the drive holder up and out.
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... red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6 Click on My Computer. 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format...the Windows taskbar and right-click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right-click to display the shortcut menu. 7 Select New Partition. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard appears. ...
... red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6 Click on My Computer. 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format...the Windows taskbar and right-click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right-click to display the shortcut menu. 7 Select New Partition. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard appears. ...
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Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive 4. 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. Removable Device 3. ATAPI CD-ROM 2.
Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive 4. 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. Removable Device 3. ATAPI CD-ROM 2.
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...that is redirected) could not be found. No additional PCI errors can be found . The designated primary boot device (hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or network drive) could not be logged. Invalid entry in use . The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or ...Found Primary Output Device Not Found Meaning The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in a conflict. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors...
...that is redirected) could not be found. No additional PCI errors can be found . The designated primary boot device (hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or network drive) could not be logged. Invalid entry in use . The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or ...Found Primary Output Device Not Found Meaning The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in a conflict. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors...
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Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds. 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 speaker power cable. Not all PCI...
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds. 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 speaker power cable. Not all PCI...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...hard disk of this online information: 1. To access this online information: 1. Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. From the VAIO... or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Page 4 The Welcome ...
...hard disk of this online information: 1. To access this online information: 1. Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. From the VAIO... or drivers if they become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Page 4 The Welcome ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 17 RX series m odel) 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...
About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 17 RX series m odel) 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...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About VAIO Action Setup About the Sony Software Window Design Page 34 Your computer may not be equipped with...
... default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About VAIO Action Setup About the Sony Software Window Design Page 34 Your computer may not be equipped with...
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...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. or 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio....sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. i.LINK is equipped with your computer. All products with an i.LINK connection...
...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. or 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio....sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. i.LINK is equipped with your computer. All products with an i.LINK connection...
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... the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About the Side Panel About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your system. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 42 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In...
... the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About the Side Panel About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your system. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 42 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In...
Marketing Specifications
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... ATA/100 Hard Drive • DVD+-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • DVD-ROM Drive • Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder • Watch Live TV • Record Shows for Later Playback • Internet TV Programming Guide • Analog Video Input for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 1/03 PCV-RZ26G Sony VAIO Digital Studio...
... ATA/100 Hard Drive • DVD+-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • DVD-ROM Drive • Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder • Watch Live TV • Record Shows for Later Playback • Internet TV Programming Guide • Analog Video Input for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 1/03 PCV-RZ26G Sony VAIO Digital Studio...