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... Do not use of the leak. ! Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to make any machine-readable form without notice. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or... Lucent Technologies Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. and Rockwell International. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: PCV-R532DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer to Users © 1999...
... Do not use of the leak. ! Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to make any machine-readable form without notice. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or... Lucent Technologies Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. and Rockwell International. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: PCV-R532DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer to Users © 1999...
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...this equipment. u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may result in...cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. All ...
...this equipment. u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may result in...cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. All ...
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... in order to maintain uninterrupted service. This equipment cannot be used to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Excessive REN's on the first page of...fax software documentation. You are printed on telephone-company-provided coin service. If this manual could affect the operations of the modem should not exceed five (5.0). FCC Part 68 This... contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any changes or modifications not expressly approved in order ...
... in order to maintain uninterrupted service. This equipment cannot be used to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Excessive REN's on the first page of...fax software documentation. You are printed on telephone-company-provided coin service. If this manual could affect the operations of the modem should not exceed five (5.0). FCC Part 68 This... contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any changes or modifications not expressly approved in order ...
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... 64 GAME Connector 65 HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors 66 CD-IN Connector 67 Modem Connector 68 AUX-IN Connector 69 Configuration Jumper 70 vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... 64 GAME Connector 65 HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors 66 CD-IN Connector 67 Modem Connector 68 AUX-IN Connector 69 Configuration Jumper 70 vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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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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Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 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.
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 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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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. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power 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 the device.
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. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power 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 the device.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector GAME/MIDI connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (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 KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector GAME/MIDI connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (microphone) jack MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack)
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... connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout. SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is located at the front and rear of the system. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
... connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout. SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is located at the front and rear of the system. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
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HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connector HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. They are physically identical, but have different connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual GAME Connector The GAME connector 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 minijacks.
HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connector HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. They are physically identical, but have different connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual GAME Connector The GAME connector 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 minijacks.
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The other two PCI slots are available for expansion (PCI #1 and PCI #2). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, two of which are occupied by the i.LINK card (PCI #3) and the fax/modem card (PCI #4). PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 OM04577B.VSD
The other two PCI slots are available for expansion (PCI #1 and PCI #2). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, two of which are occupied by the i.LINK card (PCI #3) and the fax/modem card (PCI #4). PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 OM04577B.VSD
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. If an item has a triangle ( ) to access a sub-menu. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Once an item is available. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. If an item has a triangle ( ) to access a sub-menu. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Once an item is available. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup...
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... you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks. The Turn...
... you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks. The Turn...
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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 right. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover 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. The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to right. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover 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.
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KY0091.VSD 24 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 22). 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 24 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 22). 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.
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26 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.
26 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.
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...bottom of the chassis. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and... 22). 2 Locate an available expansion slot connector. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see ...
...bottom of the chassis. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and... 22). 2 Locate an available expansion slot connector. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see ...
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30 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 40). 6 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26).
30 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 40). 6 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26).
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...Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of the battery ...instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. Touch any exposed metal part of fire or explosion. 12 Replace any add-in cards that ... add-in card or other than a CR2032 may also need to disconnect some cables. ! 32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26). ...
...Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of the battery ...instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. Touch any exposed metal part of fire or explosion. 12 Replace any add-in cards that ... add-in card or other than a CR2032 may also need to disconnect some cables. ! 32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26). ...
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...FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 64 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to 256 MB. !...open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the memory modules. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R532DS ships with 100 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Hold the memory module only...
...FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 64 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to 256 MB. !...open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the memory modules. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R532DS ships with 100 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Hold the memory module only...