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... are subject to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ... not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation....
... are subject to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ... not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation....
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...Memory Module 41 Removing a Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk... model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel ...
...Memory Module 41 Removing a Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk... model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel ...
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xiv VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Audio ...111 Communications 112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only 112 I/O and Expansion Slots 112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 113 Hard Drives and Controllers 113 Optical Drives 114 System BIOS 116 Index 117
xiv VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Audio ...111 Communications 112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only 112 I/O and Expansion Slots 112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 113 Hard Drives and Controllers 113 Optical Drives 114 System BIOS 116 Index 117
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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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2 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Front View All Models
2 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Front View All Models
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... the outermost track. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard rate is 1350 KBps. PCV-RX490TV DVD-RW drive CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Drive Floppy disk drive DVD-RW drive*... rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). 4 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual ***Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read †† CD-R write...drive CD-R/CD-ROM††† CD-RW‡‡‡ Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. 4X maximum performance 2X maximum performance 24X maximum performance 16X maximum performance 8X maximum performance 4X maximum...
... the outermost track. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard rate is 1350 KBps. PCV-RX490TV DVD-RW drive CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Drive Floppy disk drive DVD-RW drive*... rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). 4 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual ***Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read †† CD-R write...drive CD-R/CD-ROM††† CD-RW‡‡‡ Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. 4X maximum performance 2X maximum performance 24X maximum performance 16X maximum performance 8X maximum performance 4X maximum...
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Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk. 6 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches All Models Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by Button or switch Power/Stand by switch Floppy disk eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode.
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk. 6 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches All Models Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by Button or switch Power/Stand by switch Floppy disk eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode.
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Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device.
Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device.
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10 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Rear View All Models Mouse Keyboard USB1, USB2 Ethernet Serial Printer /Parallel i.LINK (IEEE394) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone Monitor Audio Out Video/S-video Out* Audio In Video/S-Video In* Line Power DVI VHF/UHF* Telephone** *Only in PCV-RX490TV Model ** In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone line jack does not exist.
10 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Rear View All Models Mouse Keyboard USB1, USB2 Ethernet Serial Printer /Parallel i.LINK (IEEE394) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone Monitor Audio Out Video/S-video Out* Audio In Video/S-Video In* Line Power DVI VHF/UHF* Telephone** *Only in PCV-RX490TV Model ** In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone line jack does not exist.
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12 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual All Models Icon Description Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor port Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone jack (for phone)* DVI (LCD) Monitor port * In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone jack does not exist. PCV-RX490TV Only Icon Description VHF/UHF port Audio In jack Audio Out jack Video/S-video In port Video/S-video Out port
12 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual All Models Icon Description Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor port Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone jack (for phone)* DVI (LCD) Monitor port * In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone jack does not exist. PCV-RX490TV Only Icon Description VHF/UHF port Audio In jack Audio Out jack Video/S-video In port Video/S-video Out port
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14 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 6 1 9 5 Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. 13 25 14 1 Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card. 10 15 5 11 1 6
14 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 6 1 9 5 Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. 13 25 14 1 Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card. 10 15 5 11 1 6
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... differ depending on the configuration you have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you purchased. They are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have identical...
... differ depending on the configuration you have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you purchased. They are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have identical...
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... model, slot No. 3 is available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX490TV model. A Lucent modem will have two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for .... 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 1 (PCI) *Slot No. 2 is occupied by the fax/modem card. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. There is occupied by an AGP card.
... model, slot No. 3 is available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX490TV model. A Lucent modem will have two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for .... 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 1 (PCI) *Slot No. 2 is occupied by the fax/modem card. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. There is occupied by an AGP card.
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Identifying Components 19 Remote Control PCV-RX490TV The features of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide that came with your computer. The remote control can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). For more details about the remote control, see the "Remote Control Overview" section of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
Identifying Components 19 Remote Control PCV-RX490TV The features of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide that came with your computer. The remote control can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). For more details about the remote control, see the "Remote Control Overview" section of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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... level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 85 for information on BIOS settings). ! Use the... configuration. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... 22 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu....
... level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 85 for information on BIOS settings). ! Use the... configuration. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... 22 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu....
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Power is reactivated when you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 24 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you click the ...
Power is reactivated when you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 24 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you click the ...
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28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
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... cover adjacent to all attached peripheral devices, shut down until the card is fully inserted. 5 Replace the screw that the bottom of the chassis. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
... cover adjacent to all attached peripheral devices, shut down until the card is fully inserted. 5 Replace the screw that the bottom of the chassis. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
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... Cover" on each end, and gently pull up as you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to side. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing a PCI Add-in an anti-static wrapper for future use. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on...
... Cover" on each end, and gently pull up as you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to side. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing a PCI Add-in an anti-static wrapper for future use. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on...
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... (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 28). The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to power the CMOS memory. ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You will be too weak to their default values. Make a list of three years, after...
... (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 28). The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to power the CMOS memory. ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You will be too weak to their default values. Make a list of three years, after...