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Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Welcome Thank you for your Sony VAIO computer! This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your computer. 3
Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Welcome Thank you for your Sony VAIO computer! This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your computer. 3
Computer User Guide
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Change to Current Document Title Front panel DRIVE 1 Optical drive 1 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 6
Change to Current Document Title Front panel DRIVE 1 Optical drive 1 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 6
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... automatically. ✍ If your computer or specific application. System, Application and Driver...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer..., use the System Recovery CD(s). You may be in Windows to restore. 21 If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer... is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer...corrupted or are experiencing with your computer. You must be prompted to ...
... automatically. ✍ If your computer or specific application. System, Application and Driver...desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer..., use the System Recovery CD(s). You may be in Windows to restore. 21 If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer... is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer...corrupted or are experiencing with your computer. You must be prompted to ...
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... 1. You can access online help files from Sony's website at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 The User Guide is available from the Help menu within the specific application. This database provides instant access to information on your computer's hardware. Select the topics that you have ...point to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for some ...
... 1. You can access online help files from Sony's website at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 The User Guide is available from the Help menu within the specific application. This database provides instant access to information on your computer's hardware. Select the topics that you have ...point to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for some ...
Quick Start Guide
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...conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 To view the specific hardware configuration for you to use right out of the hardware features listed in this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast...Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped with all of the box. ...
...conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 To view the specific hardware configuration for you to use right out of the hardware features listed in this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast...Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped with all of the box. ...
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...-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Describes the hardware and ...corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Enables you to use the basic features of your...
...-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Describes the hardware and ...corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Explains how to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Enables you to use the basic features of your...
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Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick...connection services. RealTime Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic ...
Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick...connection services. RealTime Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow software is available in a visually pleasing, artistic ...
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...to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box...and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. If you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays,...
...to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box...and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. If you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays,...
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..." appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800... x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). See your Specifications sheet for more information. Topic: When I change the video...
..." appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800... x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). See your Specifications sheet for more information. Topic: When I change the video...
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To contact Sony for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in ... emulate. Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug ...appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for technical support ...
To contact Sony for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in ... emulate. Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug ...appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for technical support ...
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... files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 48 This service provides you have questions about your Sony computer. You can access online help files. Most manuals for your computer's hardware. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several...
... files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 48 This service provides you have questions about your Sony computer. You can access online help files. Most manuals for your computer's hardware. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several...
System Reference Manual
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... software is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks... OTHER INFORMATION. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Memory Stick and Corporation. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to software may require a fee and credit ...
... software is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks... OTHER INFORMATION. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Memory Stick and Corporation. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to software may require a fee and credit ...
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... battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to beam. ... invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Avoid ...servicing to beam. ! Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless...
... battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to beam. ... invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Avoid ...servicing to beam. ! Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless...
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Specifications 73 Processors 73 Chipset ...73 AGP Bus ...73 PCI Bus ...74 Memory Modules 74 Memory Configurations 74 L2 Cache ...74 Graphics ...74 Audio ...75 Communications 75 I/O and Expansion Slots 76 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 76 Hard Drives and Controllers 76 Optical Drives 76 System BIOS 77 Index 79 xi Chapter 7 -
Specifications 73 Processors 73 Chipset ...73 AGP Bus ...73 PCI Bus ...74 Memory Modules 74 Memory Configurations 74 L2 Cache ...74 Graphics ...74 Audio ...75 Communications 75 I/O and Expansion Slots 76 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 76 Hard Drives and Controllers 76 Optical Drives 76 System BIOS 77 Index 79 xi Chapter 7 -
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Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot (on the RX580 model only) Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot (on the RX580 model only) Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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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/Version 1003 (depends on model) * 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/Version 1003 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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Other beep patterns signify errors. The Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. The number of beeps before calling for support. Miscellaneous Technical Information 65 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
Other beep patterns signify errors. The Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. The number of beeps before calling for support. Miscellaneous Technical Information 65 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
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Processors See Specifications sheet for your computer's original documentation. 73 Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for details.* Chipset Intel 845 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer.
Processors See Specifications sheet for your computer's original documentation. 73 Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for details.* Chipset Intel 845 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer.
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...* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** 512 MB (256 MB in each socket) 3.3 V memory ...Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM @ 150 Mhz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the configuration you use) True color (32 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz non-interlaced High color (16 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at least 128 MB. 74 VAIO...
...* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** 512 MB (256 MB in each socket) 3.3 V memory ...Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM @ 150 Mhz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the configuration you use) True color (32 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz non-interlaced High color (16 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at least 128 MB. 74 VAIO...
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... (Modem) using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed. Specifications 75 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Analog Devices SoundMAX® integrated digital audio Software synthesis DirectX®...
... (Modem) using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed. Specifications 75 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Analog Devices SoundMAX® integrated digital audio Software synthesis DirectX®...