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...be identical to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. PS/2 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii All rights reserved. reserves the right to make...not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Notice to any time without prior written approval. This product ...
...be identical to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. PS/2 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii All rights reserved. reserves the right to make...not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Notice to any time without prior written approval. This product ...
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... 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 Header 54 ...
... 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 Header 54 ...
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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 average data transfer rate is 150 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 ....5X (3375 KBps). for CD-RW), or 12X, depending on the speed you select. ††† Data on a CD-R/CD-RW is 1350 KBps. 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...
The average data transfer rate is 150 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 ....5X (3375 KBps). for CD-RW), or 12X, depending on the speed you select. ††† Data on a CD-R/CD-RW is 1350 KBps. 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...
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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. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk.
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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. 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. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header.
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. 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. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header.
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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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... jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. However, the modem will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. Your computer will only have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you purchased. however, the line jack is for connecting to a telephone.... input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have identical connections. They are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, ...
... jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. However, the modem will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. Your computer will only have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you purchased. however, the line jack is for connecting to a telephone.... input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have identical connections. They are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, ...
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...PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 1 (PCI) *Slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by an AGP card. In the... PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI slot No. 1...
...PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 1 (PCI) *Slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by an AGP card. In the... PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI slot No. 1...
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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. 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. The remote control can be controlled using the remote control (supplied).
Identifying Components 19 Remote Control PCV-RX490TV The features of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide that came with your computer. 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. The remote control can be controlled using the remote control (supplied).
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... message appears at the bottom of options is available. 22 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You ...5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. Press ENTER to select items within ...F2. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Once an item is another layer of options from which to select. 4 Once you...
... message appears at the bottom of options is available. 22 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You ...5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. Press ENTER to select items within ...F2. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Once an item is another layer of options from which to select. 4 Once you...
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...System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your monitor turns 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 want to elapse before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you click the left ...
...System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your monitor turns 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 want to elapse before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you click the left ...
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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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Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 43). 4 Insert the add-in card into the slot at ... cover adjacent to all attached peripheral devices, shut down until the card is fully inserted. 5 Replace the screw that the top of the chassis. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 43). 4 Insert the add-in card into the slot at ... cover adjacent to all attached peripheral devices, shut down until the card is fully inserted. 5 Replace the screw that the top of the chassis. 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI Add-In Card !
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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 each end, ... the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open 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 the add-in...
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 each end, ... the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open 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 the add-in...
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... their default values. You will be lost . The lithium battery has a typical life of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. The lithium battery may be lost . Otherwise it is not necessary to replace the battery at this ... settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 85). 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery ...
... their default values. You will be lost . The lithium battery has a typical life of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. The lithium battery may be lost . Otherwise it is not necessary to replace the battery at this ... settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 85). 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery ...