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... you call your Sony VAIO computer. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, ... trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the back of the software may require a...require an additional charge. Model Number: PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number 2 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to software...
... you call your Sony VAIO computer. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, ... trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the back of the software may require a...require an additional charge. Model Number: PCV-RX260DS/PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number 2 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to software...
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To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . Safety Information and Caution DVD Laser Diode ...-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. 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 interface. ...
To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . Safety Information and Caution DVD Laser Diode ...-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. 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 interface. ...
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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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... consider when planning your workspace: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to find the best location for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of the keyboard, mouse, and other input ...a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Take breaks during sessions with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your new computer. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a relaxed, comfortable position. Use the palmrest only...
... consider when planning your workspace: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to find the best location for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of the keyboard, mouse, and other input ...a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Take breaks during sessions with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your new computer. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a relaxed, comfortable position. Use the palmrest only...
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... 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 write speed from the default to a lower speed: 1 Click the My Computer icon on the application's CD- Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive...™ software automatically launches to make sure you must use the Microsoft Windows Media Player. Topic: How do not hear any music, check all your desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon. ✍ Your CD-RW drive is running, the Windows Media Player does not have access to a...
... 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 write speed from the default to a lower speed: 1 Click the My Computer icon on the application's CD- Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive...™ software automatically launches to make sure you must use the Microsoft Windows Media Player. Topic: How do not hear any music, check all your desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon. ✍ Your CD-RW drive is running, the Windows Media Player does not have access to a...
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... Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for a path to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like). To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 49 Refer to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. 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....
... Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for a path to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like). To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). 49 Refer to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. 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....
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... in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from different supply lines may want to your computer caused by installing add-on cards that the local AC specifications match before turning on cards must not exceed 10 amps. AC derived from the wall outlet or power strip...The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). Never pull the cord itself. 50 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with all the power cords for the ...
... in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from different supply lines may want to your computer caused by installing add-on cards that the local AC specifications match before turning on cards must not exceed 10 amps. AC derived from the wall outlet or power strip...The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). Never pull the cord itself. 50 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with all the power cords for the ...
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... a specific application. When your software is available for some applications. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Vaio support agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and...
... a specific application. When your software is available for some applications. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Vaio support agent can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and...
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.... 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...
.... 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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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..., or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 35ºC) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s. See Warranty Card...
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..., or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 35ºC) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s. See Warranty Card...
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... jack (RJ-11) Phone line jack (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) 61 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... 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 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (AGP4x) Graphics Acceleration Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive ...
... jack (RJ-11) Phone line jack (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) 61 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... 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 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (AGP4x) Graphics Acceleration Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive ...
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other factors may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 16X at the outermost track. Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging ...CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 11.3X(15255 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 AC adapter ...
other factors may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 16X at the outermost track. Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging ...CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 11.3X(15255 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 AC adapter ...
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...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 55 telephone jack 15, 17 Topics 39 troubleshooting 39 turning off your computer 50 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer... (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 Sony software 21 Windows taskbar problems viewing ...
...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 55 telephone jack 15, 17 Topics 39 troubleshooting 39 turning off your computer 50 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer... (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 Sony software 21 Windows taskbar problems viewing ...
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...to change without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Use of their respective owners. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of...PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number ii All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is subject to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony...
...to change without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Use of their respective owners. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of...PCV-RX270DS/ PCV-RX280DS Serial Number ii All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is subject to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony...
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...(CD) 650nm (DVD) 780nm (CD) ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the ...No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. As the laser beam used in the vicinity 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 interface...
...(CD) 650nm (DVD) 780nm (CD) ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the ...No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. As the laser beam used in the vicinity 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 interface...
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... Messages 87 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 88 DMA Channel Assignments 90 System I /O and Expansion Slots 97 Drives and Controllers 97 System BIOS 98 Specifications Processors 95 Chipset ...95 AGP Bus ...95 PCI Bus ...95 Memory Modules (DIMMs 95 DIMM Configurations 96 L2 Cache ...96 Graphics ...96 Audio ...96 Communications...
... Messages 87 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 88 DMA Channel Assignments 90 System I /O and Expansion Slots 97 Drives and Controllers 97 System BIOS 98 Specifications Processors 95 Chipset ...95 AGP Bus ...95 PCI Bus ...95 Memory Modules (DIMMs 95 DIMM Configurations 96 L2 Cache ...96 Graphics ...96 Audio ...96 Communications...
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... system, turn off the power of reserved jumper blocks (do not change ). Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover...
... system, turn off the power of reserved jumper blocks (do not change ). Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover...
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The number of beeps before calling for support. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 87 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred. The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK.
The number of beeps before calling for support. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 87 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred. The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK.
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... chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS computers. Processors PCV-RX270DS: 866 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor PCV-RX280DS: 1 GHz Intel Pentium® III processor Chipset Intel 815 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules...
... chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS computers. Processors PCV-RX270DS: 866 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor PCV-RX280DS: 1 GHz Intel Pentium® III processor Chipset Intel 815 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules...
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Computer SDRAM is shipped with 128 MB. Memory size can be single- Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Yamaha ... MHz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use 66 MHz or 100 MHz memory. 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. DIMMs can vary between sockets. or double-sided.
Computer SDRAM is shipped with 128 MB. Memory size can be single- Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Yamaha ... MHz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use 66 MHz or 100 MHz memory. 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. DIMMs can vary between sockets. or double-sided.