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...Power Options. Click the System hibernate drop-down list and select the period of hibernation mode, it returns to your settings. 21 Your computer is enabled with a check mark in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you... to the previous state. To Use the System Hibernate Mode To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Enable hibernation...
...Power Options. Click the System hibernate drop-down list and select the period of hibernation mode, it returns to your settings. 21 Your computer is enabled with a check mark in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you... to the previous state. To Use the System Hibernate Mode To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Enable hibernation...
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... movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you preview formatting before applying it to your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for Memory Stick® media. Create professional-looking documents, such as newsletters...
... movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you preview formatting before applying it to your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for Memory Stick® media. Create professional-looking documents, such as newsletters...
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... ❑ Check to make sure you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory RAM is 11 MB shared system memory, you see video but cannot see video, your screen area is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of... the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How...
... ❑ Check to make sure you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory RAM is 11 MB shared system memory, you see video but cannot see video, your screen area is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of... the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How...
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Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start ... instructions to the manual that your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the...
Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start ... instructions to the manual that your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included in the list and the...
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Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 40 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 40 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
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... described herein is prohibited. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks ...with participating financial institutions. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is a registered trademark of Sony. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron...
... described herein is prohibited. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks ...with participating financial institutions. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is a registered trademark of Sony. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron...
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... Hard Disk Drive 42 To identify additional hard disk space 46 Removing the Power Supply 47 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing... Installing an Add-On AGP Card 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 32 Removing a Memory Module 35 Installing System Memory 37 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 66 Memory Map 68 IRQ Settings 69 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen ...
... Hard Disk Drive 42 To identify additional hard disk space 46 Removing the Power Supply 47 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing... Installing an Add-On AGP Card 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 32 Removing a Memory Module 35 Installing System Memory 37 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 66 Memory Map 68 IRQ Settings 69 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen ...
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Pull tab towards rear 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 side cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the side cover. 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Rotate top out a few inches, then lift out
Pull tab towards rear 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 side cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the side cover. 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Rotate top out a few inches, then lift out
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... not disassemble it or dispose of it off. Make a list of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" ... (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 16). Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the computer. ! 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your...
... not disassemble it or dispose of it off. Make a list of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" ... (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 16). Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the computer. ! 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your...
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...supply to reach the memory modules. 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 47). ! Before opening 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 Power Supply" on page 24). ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply.
...supply to reach the memory modules. 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 47). ! Before opening 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 Power Supply" on page 24). ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply.
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Push out Handles 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module to eject the module from its slot. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 4 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag.
Push out Handles 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module to eject the module from its slot. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 4 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag.
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...256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on page 35). ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. 5 If necessary, remove any previously installed AGP cards. 6 ...save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. PC133 (CL3) does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. 2 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page ...
...256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on page 35). ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. 5 If necessary, remove any previously installed AGP cards. 6 ...save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. PC133 (CL3) does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. 2 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page ...
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38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 7 Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of the module into the slot. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot.
38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 7 Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of the module into the slot. Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot.
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 9 Press down on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is fully seated, the handles on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both ...
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 9 Press down on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is fully seated, the handles on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both ...
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A 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. ...Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 47 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the...
A 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. ...Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 47 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the...
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Processor Memory CPU Fan CPU Therm Keyboard, Mouse USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer (top) Monitor, i.LINK i.LINK Header (to front panel) Serial (top) Mic in, Line in, Line out Aux-In (not used) CD-In WOL_CON (not used) Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Battery Power Supply Fan Power Supply Floppy Disk Primary IDE Secondary IDE CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB Header (to front panel) 49 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
Processor Memory CPU Fan CPU Therm Keyboard, Mouse USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer (top) Monitor, i.LINK i.LINK Header (to front panel) Serial (top) Mic in, Line in, Line out Aux-In (not used) CD-In WOL_CON (not used) Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Battery Power Supply Fan Power Supply Floppy Disk Primary IDE Secondary IDE CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB Header (to front panel) 49 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
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Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). DIMM1 DIMM2 50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar.
Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). DIMM1 DIMM2 50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar.
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CMOS Setup Options 55 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision 1002 * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
CMOS Setup Options 55 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision 1002 * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 61
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 61
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...Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE ... Conflict Meaning The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in use . This message is already in use . 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already...
...Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE ... Conflict Meaning The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in use . This message is already in use . 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already...