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... to this product. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are located on the back of Sony. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED...
... to this product. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are located on the back of Sony. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED...
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...; la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If trouble is necessary. Repair of this information into your facsimile machine, see your telephone directory under 'Privacy Issues' and/or 'Terms of your right to your fax software documentation. In order to program this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ringing in response to an incoming call...
...; la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If trouble is necessary. Repair of this information into your facsimile machine, see your telephone directory under 'Privacy Issues' and/or 'Terms of your right to your fax software documentation. In order to program this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ringing in response to an incoming call...
User Guide
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Contents Welcome 11 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11 Front Panel Overview 12 Back Panel Overview 14 VAIO® Action Setup 19 Presetting i.LINK® devices 20 Sony Digital Media Park Applications ....23 Movie Shaker 24 PictureGear 27 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 29 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ .31 Hard Drive Partition 31 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 31 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 31 Enabling Ethernet 33 System and Application Recovery CD(s) .35 Using the System Recovery CD(s 35 9
Contents Welcome 11 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11 Front Panel Overview 12 Back Panel Overview 14 VAIO® Action Setup 19 Presetting i.LINK® devices 20 Sony Digital Media Park Applications ....23 Movie Shaker 24 PictureGear 27 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 29 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ .31 Hard Drive Partition 31 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 31 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 31 Enabling Ethernet 33 System and Application Recovery CD(s) .35 Using the System Recovery CD(s 35 9
User Guide
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... work effectiveness. Proper lighting adds to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or other . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ❑ Lighting - Front panel (PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS) DRIVE 12 Use indirect lighting to designate that help reduce glare. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights...
... work effectiveness. Proper lighting adds to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or other . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide ❑ Lighting - Front panel (PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS) DRIVE 12 Use indirect lighting to designate that help reduce glare. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide the computer will lose any software you have installed and any applications that shipped with your computer. formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that were not included with Format or Operating System Only option, your hard disk will be in the CD-RW drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. If you choose the Full Restore with the...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide the computer will lose any software you have installed and any applications that shipped with your computer. formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that were not included with Format or Operating System Only option, your hard disk will be in the CD-RW drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. If you choose the Full Restore with the...
User Guide
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... disc on this setting: 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color. 6 Click OK. ❑ If you see video but cannot see that the drivers are installed properly. ❑ A dirty or damaged disc may be set too high. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using...
... disc on this setting: 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color. 6 Click OK. ❑ If you see video but cannot see that the drivers are installed properly. ❑ A dirty or damaged disc may be set too high. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using...
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... My Computer icon on the power. Topic: How do I install a printer? ✍ Always check the printer manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for Windows Me. 48 Topic: How do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows® Me before proceeding. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop 1 Turn off and disconnect your device. 2 Reconnect your device. 3 Then turn...
... My Computer icon on the power. Topic: How do I install a printer? ✍ Always check the printer manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for Windows Me. 48 Topic: How do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows® Me before proceeding. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop 1 Turn off and disconnect your device. 2 Reconnect your device. 3 Then turn...
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... your computer. ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. You may want to your home or office and determines that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ Always switch the power off before operating it...
... your computer. ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. You may want to your home or office and determines that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ Always switch the power off before operating it...
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... your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in a specific application. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your applications, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is available for the corresponding solutions online. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. The User Guide (this manual) contains information on your hard disk drive as...
... your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in a specific application. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your applications, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is available for the corresponding solutions online. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. The User Guide (this manual) contains information on your hard disk drive as...
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... HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK (4-pin) port Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2® Keyboard port Mouse Port VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Game/MIDI port Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) port Modem line jack(RJ-11) Phone line jack(RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) 59 DVD-ROM (40X max. CD-R writing, 32X max. CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. Specifications PCV-RX260DS Specifications PCV-RX260DS Model PCV...
... HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK (4-pin) port Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2® Keyboard port Mouse Port VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Game/MIDI port Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) port Modem line jack(RJ-11) Phone line jack(RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) 59 DVD-ROM (40X max. CD-R writing, 32X max. CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. Specifications PCV-RX260DS Specifications PCV-RX260DS Model PCV...
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... VAIO Digital Studio™ 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 service. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM ...ºC) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; See Warranty Card.‡‡ 200 watts maximum 100-120 V~3A 8.0"(w) x 14.2"(h) x 14.6"(d) (203mm x 360mm x 371mm) 26.5lbs (12kg) 50ºF to 95ºF (+10ºC to hard drive capacity.
... VAIO Digital Studio™ 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 service. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM ...ºC) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; See Warranty Card.‡‡ 200 watts maximum 100-120 V~3A 8.0"(w) x 14.2"(h) x 14.6"(d) (203mm x 360mm x 371mm) 26.5lbs (12kg) 50ºF to 95ºF (+10ºC to hard drive capacity.
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.... 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" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics...
.... 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" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics...
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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 AC adapter Power cord Modem cable i.LINK cable 90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.*** 200 watts maximum 100-120V~3A 8.0"(w) x 14.2"(h) x 14.6"(d) (203mm x 360mm x 371mm) 26.5lbs (12kg) 28.6 lbs (13kg) 50ºF to 95ºF (+10º...
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 AC adapter Power cord Modem cable i.LINK cable 90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.*** 200 watts maximum 100-120V~3A 8.0"(w) x 14.2"(h) x 14.6"(d) (203mm x 360mm x 371mm) 26.5lbs (12kg) 28.6 lbs (13kg) 50ºF to 95ºF (+10º...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide H handling diskettes 54 hard disk 54 hardware adding additional precaution 51 troubleshooting 39, 47 help 55 I i.LINK devices, connecting 32 IEEE-1394 devices, connecting 32 input devices setting up 11 installing additional hardware precaution 51 interference 52 K keyboard 11 troubleshooting 47 L launching applications problems with 43 line IN connector 17 line jack 15 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 locations, choosing 11 losing power 50 M microphones troubleshooting 46 minimizing glare 12...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide H handling diskettes 54 hard disk 54 hardware adding additional precaution 51 troubleshooting 39, 47 help 55 I i.LINK devices, connecting 32 IEEE-1394 devices, connecting 32 input devices setting up 11 installing additional hardware precaution 51 interference 52 K keyboard 11 troubleshooting 47 L launching applications problems with 43 line IN connector 17 line jack 15 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 locations, choosing 11 losing power 50 M microphones troubleshooting 46 minimizing glare 12...
Reference Manual
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...AUX-IN Connector 61 VIDEO Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 65 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Side Cover 22 Replacing the Side Cover 23 Installing an Add-In Card 24 Removing an Add-in Card 25 Replacing the Lithium Battery 27 Installing System Memory 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Removing a Slot Cover 35 Covering an Open I/O Slot 36 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 41 Replacing the Power Supply 42 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter...
...AUX-IN Connector 61 VIDEO Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 65 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Side Cover 22 Replacing the Side Cover 23 Installing an Add-In Card 24 Removing an Add-in Card 25 Replacing the Lithium Battery 27 Installing System Memory 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Removing a Slot Cover 35 Covering an Open I/O Slot 36 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 41 Replacing the Power Supply 42 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter...
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... (8 bits) Up to 512 MB. 96 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * The PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. SDRAM is expandable to 1600 x 1200 at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for Plug and Play displays. Supports SDRAM memory.
... (8 bits) Up to 512 MB. 96 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * The PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. SDRAM is expandable to 1600 x 1200 at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for Plug and Play displays. Supports SDRAM memory.
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... Slots Serial port Parallel port MIDI/game port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE connectors One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronicscompatible port with ECP and EPP modes One (supports MIDI in cards is capable of downloading at this speed. Maximum length for line and phone) USB1 (front panel) and USB1 and USB2 (rear panel) Two available slots. CD-ROM read : 32X (maximum performance). adapter cable not supplied) Two RJ-11 connectors (for add...
... Slots Serial port Parallel port MIDI/game port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE connectors One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronicscompatible port with ECP and EPP modes One (supports MIDI in cards is capable of downloading at this speed. Maximum length for line and phone) USB1 (front panel) and USB1 and USB2 (rear panel) Two available slots. CD-ROM read : 32X (maximum performance). adapter cable not supplied) Two RJ-11 connectors (for add...
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... keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 24 system memory 30 interference v J jumper - See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel header 44 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives 3 indicators 5 G Game connector 57 graphics controller - See i.LINK installing 3½" hard disk drive 37 add-in , headphones 13 monitor 11 NETWORK (D-Link) port 53 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 13 USB ports 10, 51 I/O slot covering 36 I/O slot specifications 97 icons, description of discs 3, 97 E error messages beep codes...
... keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 24 system memory 30 interference v J jumper - See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel header 44 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives 3 indicators 5 G Game connector 57 graphics controller - See i.LINK installing 3½" hard disk drive 37 add-in , headphones 13 monitor 11 NETWORK (D-Link) port 53 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 13 USB ports 10, 51 I/O slot covering 36 I/O slot specifications 97 icons, description of discs 3, 97 E error messages beep codes...
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...connector 60 configuration switches 63 configuring 20 diskette drive connector 45 fan connectors 56 front panel header 44 game connector 57 headphones, line in card 25 cover 22 memory module 33 slot cover 35 replacing 23 cover 23 replacing lithium battery 27 resolution - See Serial slot - See Also I/O address map and memory map memory - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 50 N NETWORK (D-Link) connector 53 notice to users ii P passwords, user and supervisor 86 PCI slot connectors 47 power connector 49 power management, configuring 17 printer connector 54 processor specifications...
...connector 60 configuration switches 63 configuring 20 diskette drive connector 45 fan connectors 56 front panel header 44 game connector 57 headphones, line in card 25 cover 22 memory module 33 slot cover 35 replacing 23 cover 23 replacing lithium battery 27 resolution - See Serial slot - See Also I/O address map and memory map memory - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 50 N NETWORK (D-Link) connector 53 notice to users ii P passwords, user and supervisor 86 PCI slot connectors 47 power connector 49 power management, configuring 17 printer connector 54 processor specifications...
Marketing Specifications
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... respective owners. PCV-RX280DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation EBtuhieltr-ninet FEATURES • Intel® Pentium® III processor 1 GHz† • 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (expandable to hard drive capacity. DVD-ROM/40X CD-ROM max. • 8X4X32X max. CD-RW drive • High-speed Internet ready with 10/100Base-T Ethernet i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors FREE i.LINK Cable in U.S.A. 09/00 Dual Drives - Personal Network...
... respective owners. PCV-RX280DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation EBtuhieltr-ninet FEATURES • Intel® Pentium® III processor 1 GHz† • 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (expandable to hard drive capacity. DVD-ROM/40X CD-ROM max. • 8X4X32X max. CD-RW drive • High-speed Internet ready with 10/100Base-T Ethernet i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors FREE i.LINK Cable in U.S.A. 09/00 Dual Drives - Personal Network...