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... may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Record the serial number in part...VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not necessarily be identical to any machine-readable form without notice. Software specifications are trademarks of Rambus Incorporated. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV...
... may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Record the serial number in part...VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not necessarily be identical to any machine-readable form without notice. Software specifications are trademarks of Rambus Incorporated. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV...
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...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 (PCV-RX490TV 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... Headers 72 CD-IN Header 73 AUX-IN Header 74 Video Header 75 xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...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 (PCV-RX490TV 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... Headers 72 CD-IN Header 73 AUX-IN Header 74 Video Header 75 xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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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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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 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer.
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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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PCV-RX490TV DVD-RW drive CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Drive Floppy disk drive DVD-RW drive* DVD-ROM read† DVD-RW/DVD-R read... 32X at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 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 CD-RW write‡‡ DVD-R write*** DVD-RW write...
PCV-RX490TV DVD-RW drive CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Drive Floppy disk drive DVD-RW drive* DVD-ROM read† DVD-RW/DVD-R read... 32X at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 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 CD-RW write‡‡ DVD-R write*** DVD-RW write...
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Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. 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. Ejects a floppy disk.
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. 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. Ejects a floppy disk.
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A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power 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 the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect 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 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 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 the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect 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 a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system.
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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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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 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.
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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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...or telephone equipment. Line Phone ✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack, will not...are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have identical connections. however, the line jack is for connecting to a telephone. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The ...
...or telephone equipment. Line Phone ✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack, will not...are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have identical connections. however, the line jack is for connecting to a telephone. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The ...
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... for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX490TV model. 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. In the PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is occupied by the fax...
... for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX490TV model. 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. In the PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is occupied by the fax...
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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. 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).
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...your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the up and down arrow keys to modify a setting. from the menu bar. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Once an item is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select items within a menu. 22 VAIO Digital Studio™...a triangle ( ) to its left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration. The following message appears at the bottom of options is another layer...
...your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the up and down arrow keys to modify a setting. from the menu bar. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Once an item is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select items within a menu. 22 VAIO Digital Studio™...a triangle ( ) to its left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration. The following message appears at the bottom of options is another layer...
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24 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you to specify the period...the left mouse button or press spacebar on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The System hibernates option allows you want to elapse before your computer goes in minutes) that you want to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) ...
24 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you to specify the period...the left mouse button or press spacebar on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The System hibernates option allows you want to elapse before your computer goes in minutes) that you want to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) ...
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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. 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
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... chassis lip after the card is fully seated. ✍ Align the card's bracket so that secures the card. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Locate an available expansion slot. 3 Remove the slot... a Slot Cover" on page 43). 4 Insert the add-in card into the slot at the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
... chassis lip after the card is fully seated. ✍ Align the card's bracket so that secures the card. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Locate an available expansion slot. 3 Remove the slot... a Slot Cover" on page 43). 4 Insert the add-in card into the slot at the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
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... applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Disconnect any cables attached to side. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing a PCI Add-in an anti-static wrapper for...
... applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Disconnect any cables attached to side. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing a PCI Add-in an anti-static wrapper for...
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...Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 28). The lithium battery has a typical life of all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. When you remove the lithium battery, all the BIOS... prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off the power to power the CMOS memory. ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! The lithium battery may be lost . Make a list of three years, after turning it is...
...Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 28). The lithium battery has a typical life of all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. When you remove the lithium battery, all the BIOS... prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off the power to power the CMOS memory. ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! The lithium battery may be lost . Make a list of three years, after turning it is...