Quick Start Guide
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Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. All other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of the ... information for energy efficiency. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the ...
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. All other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of the ... information for energy efficiency. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the ...
System Reference Manual
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...credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not be identical to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are available to current retail versions. reserves the right... may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERRORFREE.
...credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not be identical to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are available to current retail versions. reserves the right... may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERRORFREE.
System Reference Manual
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...28 Installing an Add-on Card 29 About the Lithium Battery 32 Replacing the lithium battery 32 About Installing Memory 35 Removing a memory module 35 Installing a memory module 36 Installing Memory Modules 38 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 About Hard Disk Drive Installation 42 Replacing the original hard disk...drive 43 Identifying the additional hard disk space 45 Removing the Power Supply 47 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - System Board 49 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 50 Power Supply Header 51 CLR CMOS Jumper 52 Chapter 5 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 ...
...28 Installing an Add-on Card 29 About the Lithium Battery 32 Replacing the lithium battery 32 About Installing Memory 35 Removing a memory module 35 Installing a memory module 36 Installing Memory Modules 38 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 About Hard Disk Drive Installation 42 Replacing the original hard disk...drive 43 Identifying the additional hard disk space 45 Removing the Power Supply 47 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - System Board 49 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 50 Power Supply Header 51 CLR CMOS Jumper 52 Chapter 5 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 ...
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See "Replacing the cover." Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to reset the date, time, passwords, and other ... Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the BIOS settings. 34 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS310 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus...
See "Replacing the cover." Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to reset the date, time, passwords, and other ... Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the BIOS settings. 34 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS310 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus...
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36 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing/Installing memory (PCV-RS310 series model shown) Latch Latch Installing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and any cables, add- See "Removing the Cover." 4 Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the module to align it over...
36 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing/Installing memory (PCV-RS310 series model shown) Latch Latch Installing a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and any cables, add- See "Removing the Cover." 4 Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the module to align it over...
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... Touch any previously installed PCI cards. Memory module configurations (MB)* PCV-RS310 Series PCV-RS320 Series DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM3 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM4 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 256 MB DDR... or PC100/133 SDRAM memory. 2 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Cover" on page 26). 3 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a memory module" on page 35). ! The minimum memory module size is 512 MB. 38 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Installing Memory Modules Your system supports DDR...
... Touch any previously installed PCI cards. Memory module configurations (MB)* PCV-RS310 Series PCV-RS320 Series DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM3 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM4 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 256 MB DDR... or PC100/133 SDRAM memory. 2 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Cover" on page 26). 3 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a memory module" on page 35). ! The minimum memory module size is 512 MB. 38 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Installing Memory Modules Your system supports DDR...
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40 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 9 Press down gently on the computer. After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make the proper configurations. If the latches are not upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module ...
40 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 9 Press down gently on the computer. After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make the proper configurations. If the latches are not upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module ...
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DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 DDR-DIMM3 DDR-DIMM4 50 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots PCV-RS320 series model Motherboard shown* * The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the memory module slot of the system board. Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR-SDRAM DIMM to the small triangle located on the motherboard. See the "Specifications" chapter for details.
DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 DDR-DIMM3 DDR-DIMM4 50 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots PCV-RS320 series model Motherboard shown* * The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the memory module slot of the system board. Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR-SDRAM DIMM to the small triangle located on the motherboard. See the "Specifications" chapter for details.
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... Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary...A device has requested a resource that is already in use . The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use . 68 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in a conflict. ...
... Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary...A device has requested a resource that is already in use . The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use . 68 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in a conflict. ...
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72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320) Resource 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF 0x0000EC00-0x0000EC07 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x0000E000-0x0000E01F 0x0000E400-...ISAPNP Read Data Port ISAPNP Read Data Port Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller System timer System CMOS/real time clock Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft...
72 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320) Resource 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF 0x0000EC00-0x0000EC07 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x0000E000-0x0000E01F 0x0000E400-...ISAPNP Read Data Port ISAPNP Read Data Port Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller System timer System CMOS/real time clock Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft...
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74 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Map (PCV-RS310) Resource 0x0000-0x9FFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xC8000-0xDFFFF 0xF0000-0xFFFFF 0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF 0x1F800000-0xFEBFFFFF 0xEC800000-0xEC8000FF 0xED000000-0xED0001FF 0xED800000-0xED8003FF 0xEE000000-0xEE000FFF 0xEE800000-0xEE8000FF ...
74 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Map (PCV-RS310) Resource 0x0000-0x9FFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xA0000-0xBFFFF 0xC8000-0xDFFFF 0xF0000-0xFFFFF 0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF 0x1F800000-0xFEBFFFFF 0xEC800000-0xEC8000FF 0xED000000-0xED0001FF 0xED800000-0xED8003FF 0xEE000000-0xEE000FFF 0xEE800000-0xEE8000FF ...
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... VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Modules Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins Memory type See online specifications sheet for details See online specifications sheet for details 2.5 V memory only 184-pins with gold-plated contacts 2.5 V DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered, 64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules See online specifications sheet for details Memory Configurations Memory module configurations (MB)* PCV-RS310...
... VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Memory Modules Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins Memory type See online specifications sheet for details See online specifications sheet for details 2.5 V memory only 184-pins with gold-plated contacts 2.5 V DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered, 64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules See online specifications sheet for details Memory Configurations Memory module configurations (MB)* PCV-RS310...
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See processor modem - See I /O slot covering 41 icons, description of discs 3, 83 See system memory memory module connector 50 specifications for 80 messages error 67 status and error 68 mic connector 14 microprocessor - See communications monitor - See graphics ... - See i.LINK installing system memory 38 IRQ settings 77 K keyboard connector 12 L L2 cache specifications 80 line in 14 mic 14 monitor 13 mouse 12 printer 13 telephone 14 USB 12 I /O address map and memory map memory installing 36 removing 35 upgrading 35 memory - 86 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual G Giga Pocket...
See processor modem - See I /O slot covering 41 icons, description of discs 3, 83 See system memory memory module connector 50 specifications for 80 messages error 67 status and error 68 mic connector 14 microprocessor - See communications monitor - See graphics ... - See i.LINK installing system memory 38 IRQ settings 77 K keyboard connector 12 L L2 cache specifications 80 line in 14 mic 14 monitor 13 mouse 12 printer 13 telephone 14 USB 12 I /O address map and memory map memory installing 36 removing 35 upgrading 35 memory - 86 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual G Giga Pocket...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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..., such as a Network Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer and check in songs to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Download songs from many different sources. Audio CDs - Page 46 For computers with a built-in Memory Stick media slot, transfer songs to and from these sources into your...
..., such as a Network Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer and check in songs to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Download songs from many different sources. Audio CDs - Page 46 For computers with a built-in Memory Stick media slot, transfer songs to and from these sources into your...
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Transferring still images to your VAIO computer There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer. Many companies that "takes a picture" of your computer using a digital camera or a traditional film camera. Digital camera and Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable - Consult your ... a CD-ROM or floppy disk containing digital copies of your still images and stores them as files on Memory Stick or other data storage media - Many digital cameras can connect directly to your computer and transfer images. Memory Stick® or other media.
Transferring still images to your VAIO computer There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer. Many companies that "takes a picture" of your computer using a digital camera or a traditional film camera. Digital camera and Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable - Consult your ... a CD-ROM or floppy disk containing digital copies of your still images and stores them as files on Memory Stick or other data storage media - Many digital cameras can connect directly to your computer and transfer images. Memory Stick® or other media.
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...video from your DV device. Memory Stick® or other media. The Windows® XP operating system enables you to your computer. Digital Video device and i.LINK® cable - Some DV devices store pictures on your VAIO® computer, you need to transfer it from ...your DV device to import video from the storage media directly to your computer using an i.LINK cable. Transferring video content to your VAIO computer Before you can start creating your video on Memory Stick or other data storage...
...video from your DV device. Memory Stick® or other media. The Windows® XP operating system enables you to your computer. Digital Video device and i.LINK® cable - Some DV devices store pictures on your VAIO® computer, you need to transfer it from ...your DV device to import video from the storage media directly to your computer using an i.LINK cable. Transferring video content to your VAIO computer Before you can start creating your video on Memory Stick or other data storage...
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... you must start over for the other VAIO PCs, and then click Get Installer. 3. Begin the client computer registration process after clicking Start. 5. Restart the client computer when you would like to use a confirmation number to each client computers. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Start...each other devices connected to a blank storage media, such as a CD-R, CD-RW or Memory Stick® media, for the client. Verify your computer, leave the check box selected. On the client computer, perform the following steps: 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and point to All...
... you must start over for the other VAIO PCs, and then click Get Installer. 3. Begin the client computer registration process after clicking Start. 5. Restart the client computer when you would like to use a confirmation number to each client computers. VAIO Media software appears in size. Click Start...each other devices connected to a blank storage media, such as a CD-R, CD-RW or Memory Stick® media, for the client. Verify your computer, leave the check box selected. On the client computer, perform the following steps: 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and point to All...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... information on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on Card Installation About Installing Memory About...
... information on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on Card Installation About Installing Memory About...
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Why is my system running . Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 130 To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Why is my system running . Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 130 To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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... Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the...
... Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the...