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...WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are located on the back of the leak. ! Record the serial number in part, may also be reproduced, ...wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior ...
...WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are located on the back of the leak. ! Record the serial number in part, may also be reproduced, ...wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior ...
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..., Mic Connectors 69 i.LINK Header Connectors 70 CD-IN Connector 71 AUX-IN Connector 72 Configuration Settings 73 Chapter 5 - 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...
..., Mic Connectors 69 i.LINK Header Connectors 70 CD-IN Connector 71 AUX-IN Connector 72 Configuration Settings 73 Chapter 5 - 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...
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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 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer.
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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. 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.
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6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB 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 connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system.
6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB 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 connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system.
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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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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. 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.
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Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. They are physically identical, but have different connections. 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. 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. They are physically identical, but have different connections. 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. 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.
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14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back 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 the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power 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 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 the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
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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, ...
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, ...
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... display reactivates when you click the left mouse button or press a key. The Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off hard disks. The System standby option allows you to ...
... display reactivates when you click the left mouse button or press a key. The Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off hard disks. The System standby option allows you to ...
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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). 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).
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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. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners.
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. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners.
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Slots for plastic tabs Front panel 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel to release the bottom end of the chassis to remove it. 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 front panel.
Slots for plastic tabs Front panel 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel to release the bottom end of the chassis to remove it. 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 front panel.
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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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... 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... instructions that secures the card. 6 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 41). 4 Insert the add-in card. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted.
... 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... instructions that secures the card. 6 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 41). 4 Insert the add-in card. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted.
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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).
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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... space at the top of it according to the instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on... of fire or explosion. 12 Replace any add-in cards that were removed. 13 Reconnect any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended.
... space at the top of it according to the instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 28). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on... of fire or explosion. 12 Replace any add-in cards that were removed. 13 Reconnect any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended.
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...power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 50). Before opening the system unit, save any exposed metal part of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to discharge static electricity... Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R522DS ships with 64 MB. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The minimum memory size is 256 MB. SDRAM is expandable to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 Choose the size...
...power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 50). Before opening the system unit, save any exposed metal part of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to discharge static electricity... Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R522DS ships with 64 MB. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The minimum memory size is 256 MB. SDRAM is expandable to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 Choose the size...
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Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. No further action is required.
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. No further action is required.