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... or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Software specifications are registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK...
... or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Software specifications are registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK...
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...Output 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) Wave Length 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation...in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! Caution-The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network ...
...Output 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) Wave Length 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation...in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! Caution-The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network ...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD(s 37 Troubleshooting 39 Topics 39 Notes on Use 50 Resources 55 For Answers to Your Software Questions 56 Specifications PCV-RX260DS 59 Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS 61 Index 63 10
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD(s 37 Troubleshooting 39 Topics 39 Notes on Use 50 Resources 55 For Answers to Your Software Questions 56 Specifications PCV-RX260DS 59 Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS 61 Index 63 10
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... Adjust the level of you. While typing, never use functionality. Hold the mouse with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your whole arm to 26 inches directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit in front of the keyboard so that your wrists in the... you for purchasing your new computer. Here are parallel to -use the palmrest or rest your computer to find the best location for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of space on the left and back ...
... Adjust the level of you. While typing, never use functionality. Hold the mouse with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your whole arm to 26 inches directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit in front of the keyboard so that your wrists in the... you for purchasing your new computer. Here are parallel to -use the palmrest or rest your computer to find the best location for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of space on the left and back ...
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... my Microsoft CD Player When you must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media, change the resolution. 4 Click OK. 43 If you do I change the write speed from...
... my Microsoft CD Player When you must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media, change the resolution. 4 Click OK. 43 If you do I change the write speed from...
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If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and ... to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like). Topics ✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do not follow the steps below. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 49
If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with your printer for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and ... to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like). Topics ✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do not follow the steps below. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 49
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...supply, the maximum combined +3.3 V and +5 V output must not exceed 70 watts. ❑ Plug all the add-on card slots filled) must not exceed the specifications for each card in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan, please verify that...system. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by installing add-on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on cards must not exceed 10 amps. This ...
...supply, the maximum combined +3.3 V and +5 V output must not exceed 70 watts. ❑ Plug all the add-on card slots filled) must not exceed the specifications for each card in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan, please verify that...system. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by installing add-on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on cards must not exceed 10 amps. This ...
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... help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of the previously protected...Sony provides several support options for some applications. Vaio support agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 When your software is available for your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications...
... help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of the previously protected...Sony provides several support options for some applications. Vaio support agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 When your software is available for your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications...
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... Drive 16X max. DVD-ROM (40X max. Specifications PCV-RX260DS Specifications PCV-RX260DS Model PCV-RX260DS Processor 800EB MHz* Intel® Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive 40 GB† C / D Partition (Approximate) C = 16G / D = 24G Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen...
... Drive 16X max. DVD-ROM (40X max. Specifications PCV-RX260DS Specifications PCV-RX260DS Model PCV-RX260DS Processor 800EB MHz* Intel® Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive 40 GB† C / D Partition (Approximate) C = 16G / D = 24G Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen...
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...™ User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX260DS VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable 90-day limited... 90-day parts/labor standard. other factors may not support this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to hard drive capacity. Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for faxing is 150 kbytes/s. Your phone service, online...
...™ User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX260DS VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable 90-day limited... 90-day parts/labor standard. other factors may not support this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to hard drive capacity. Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for faxing is 150 kbytes/s. Your phone service, online...
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... max. Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS Model PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DS Processor 866 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 1B GHz† Intel® Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) 40 GB C = 16 G / D = 24 G 60 GB‡ C = 16 G / D = 44 G Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM 16 MB SDRAM 32 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned...
... max. Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS Model PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DS Processor 866 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 1B GHz† Intel® Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) 40 GB C = 16 G / D = 24 G 60 GB‡ C = 16 G / D = 44 G Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Video RAM 16 MB SDRAM 32 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned...
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other factors may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 32X at the outermost track. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however... technology or V.90. The average data transfer rate is 1350 kbytes/s. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DS VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with...
other factors may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 32X at the outermost track. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however... technology or V.90. The average data transfer rate is 1350 kbytes/s. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DS VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with...
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speakers precaution 51 Specifications 59 starting your computer problems with 39 surge protectors 50 system troubleshooting 39 System Recovery CD 35 T taskbar problems viewing 47 technical support support options ... turning on your computer problems with 39 TV interference 52 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 15 upgrading your computer 53 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 50 V VAIO Action Setup 19 ventilation 11, 52 viewing the taskbar problems with 47 voltage settings 50 W Wheel Mouse 20 window design of...
speakers precaution 51 Specifications 59 starting your computer problems with 39 surge protectors 50 system troubleshooting 39 System Recovery CD 35 T taskbar problems viewing 47 technical support support options ... turning on your computer problems with 39 TV interference 52 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 15 upgrading your computer 53 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 50 V VAIO Action Setup 19 ventilation 11, 52 viewing the taskbar problems with 47 voltage settings 50 W Wheel Mouse 20 window design of...