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... of your VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of optical instruments with this manual or the information contained herein at the network interface. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number... report a gas leak in the space provided here. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony. Record the serial number in the vicinity of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
... of your VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of optical instruments with this manual or the information contained herein at the network interface. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number... report a gas leak in the space provided here. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony. Record the serial number in the vicinity of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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.... Operation with FCC Class B limits may be shielded and grounded. If this computer product. u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. You are cautioned that are designed to ...separation between the equipment and the receiver. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to result in a residential installation. Operation is ...SONY Model No.: PCV-R522DS/ PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
.... Operation with FCC Class B limits may be shielded and grounded. If this computer product. u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. You are cautioned that are designed to ...separation between the equipment and the receiver. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to result in a residential installation. Operation is ...SONY Model No.: PCV-R522DS/ PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... procedures that could void your authority to operate this modem, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to the telephone company. Repair ... 68 This equipment complies with the FCC if you as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The ringer equivalence number (REN) and the FCC registration number are cautioned...company will notify you believe it is subject to make the necessary modifications in this manual could affect the operations of the FCC rules. If this equipment causes harm to ...
... procedures that could void your authority to operate this modem, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to the telephone company. Repair ... 68 This equipment complies with the FCC if you as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The ringer equivalence number (REN) and the FCC registration number are cautioned...company will notify you believe it is subject to make the necessary modifications in this manual could affect the operations of the FCC rules. If this equipment causes harm to ...
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Fax/Modem Card Connectors 75 vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 30 Removing an Add-in Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Installing System Memory 36 Removing a Memory Module 39 ...
Fax/Modem Card Connectors 75 vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 30 Removing an Add-in Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Installing System Memory 36 Removing a Memory Module 39 ...
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Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
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4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
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Connects to USB devices. * To connect to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
Connects to USB devices. * To connect to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
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They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 2 3 1 4 6 5 KY0002.VSD USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Port The serial port is located at the front and rear of the system. A USB connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 5 9 6 1 KY0003.VS KY0057.VSD 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 2 3 1 4 6 5 KY0002.VSD USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Port The serial port is located at the front and rear of the system. A USB connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 5 9 6 1 KY0003.VS KY0057.VSD 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
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They are physically identical, but have different connections. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
They are physically identical, but have different connections. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
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The 4-pin i.LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) At bottom of 6 watts. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power of front panel KY0087.VSD
The 4-pin i.LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) At bottom of 6 watts. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power of front panel KY0087.VSD
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... modify the setting. 7 Press ESC to return to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 77 for information on -screen prompts. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...
... modify the setting. 7 Press ESC to return to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 77 for information on -screen prompts. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...
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... then click OK. 7 Click the Advanced tab. 8 Select the desired settings, and then click OK. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity...
... then click OK. 7 Click the Advanced tab. 8 Select the desired settings, and then click OK. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity...
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DIPSW OM04588.VSD 3 Reinstall the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 4 Reinstall the front panel (see "Configuration Settings" on page 27). 12345 12345 O N 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 2 Set the switches as directed by a service technician (also see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 73).
DIPSW OM04588.VSD 3 Reinstall the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 4 Reinstall the front panel (see "Configuration Settings" on page 27). 12345 12345 O N 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 2 Set the switches as directed by a service technician (also see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 73).
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The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side. 2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from the metal back plate. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right.
The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side. 2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from the metal back plate. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right.
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Slots for plastic tabs Front panel 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel. KY0091.VSD 26 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install a 5¼" device. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 24). 2 Push down and out on the two plastic tabs from inside the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel to remove it.
Slots for plastic tabs Front panel 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel. KY0091.VSD 26 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install a 5¼" device. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 24). 2 Push down and out on the two plastic tabs from inside the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel to remove it.
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KY0067.VSD 3 Insert the three small tabs on the frame into the slots on the left side of the unit. 4 Slip the two larger tabs on the frame into the lips on the right side of the unit. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Cover 1 Align the three-sided outer panel over the chassis and lower it onto the unit so that the tabs slip into the slots on the unit. 2 Insert the three screws (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
KY0067.VSD 3 Insert the three small tabs on the frame into the slots on the left side of the unit. 4 Slip the two larger tabs on the frame into the lips on the right side of the unit. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Cover 1 Align the three-sided outer panel over the chassis and lower it onto the unit so that the tabs slip into the slots on the unit. 2 Insert the three screws (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
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30 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! KY0070.VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card. 6 Attach any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see "Removing a ... with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page...
30 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! KY0070.VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card. 6 Attach any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see "Removing a ... with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page...
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32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see "Covering an Open I/O Slot" on page 42). 6 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28).
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34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page... card or other than a CR2032 may also need to the instructions that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery...metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add-in Card" on the computer. You may present a risk of the battery holder. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose...
34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page... card or other than a CR2032 may also need to the instructions that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery...metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add-in Card" on the computer. You may present a risk of the battery holder. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose...