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.... Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are located on the back of the leak. ! Record the serial number in the vicinity of your VAIO computer. ... Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-R532DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. Notice to report a gas leak in the space provided here...
.... Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are located on the back of the leak. ! Record the serial number in the vicinity of your VAIO computer. ... Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-R532DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. Notice to report a gas leak in the space provided here...
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vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Cover ...
vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Cover ...
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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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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. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
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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. 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 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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.... SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is located at the front and rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
.... SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is located at the front and rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
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KY0013.VSD Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connector HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 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. They are physically identical, but have different connections. The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector.
KY0013.VSD Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connector HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 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. They are physically identical, but have different connections. The GAME connector is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector.
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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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16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. Use the left , this ... an option, press ESC to select a menu from any open files and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 75 for information on BIOS settings). ! If a submenu contains...
16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. Use the left , this ... an option, press ESC to select a menu from any open files and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 75 for information on BIOS settings). ! If a submenu contains...
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...Select the desired settings, and then click OK. The display reactivates when you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off hard disks. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in...) that you click the left mouse button or press a key. To change a power scheme, change the settings for the way you use your computer. Power is running on AC power. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move...
...Select the desired settings, and then click OK. The display reactivates when you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off hard disks. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Select the power scheme that is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in...) that you click the left mouse button or press a key. To change a power scheme, change the settings for the way you use your computer. Power is running on AC power. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move...
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The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners. 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.
The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners. 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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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. 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.
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...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 then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on...chassis. Assure that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26). 8 Turn on... that the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card !
...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 then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on...chassis. Assure that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Cover" on page 26). 8 Turn on... that the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card !
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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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32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any cables that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in card or other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended.... Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add-in Card" on the computer. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose...
32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any cables that were disconnected. 14 Replace the cover (see "Removing an Add-in card or other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended.... Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add-in Card" on the computer. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose...
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34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! the maximum memory size is 8 MB; Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from the computer. 5 Remove the cover (see...DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R532DS ships with 100 MHz memory. 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...
34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! the maximum memory size is 8 MB; Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from the computer. 5 Remove the cover (see...DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R532DS ships with 100 MHz memory. 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...
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No further action is required. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer.
No further action is required. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer.
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Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 15 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. !
Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 15 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. !