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... the Knowledge Database searches for your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on the Sony PC Support web page at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. This database provides instant access to view. The User...
... the Knowledge Database searches for your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on the Sony PC Support web page at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. This database provides instant access to view. The User...
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... and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and...
... and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and...
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...wrappers). The image disappears after a period of the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Handling a CRT ...Sony recommends that produce or hold static electricity (for a lengthy period of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to remove. Notes on Use Upgrading the computer system ❑ The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
...wrappers). The image disappears after a period of the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Handling a CRT ...Sony recommends that produce or hold static electricity (for a lengthy period of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to remove. Notes on Use Upgrading the computer system ❑ The procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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...heat sources. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the... computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the...
...heat sources. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the... computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the...
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... also available online. You can access online help files from your computer, find help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on the VAIO User Guide. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in...
... also available online. You can access online help files from your computer, find help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on the VAIO User Guide. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in...
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... you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to online service providers may require an additional charge. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of a separate user license agreement. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc...
... you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to online service providers may require an additional charge. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of a separate user license agreement. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc...
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...top or bottom of the equipment. If this information must be provided to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). If the trouble is causing harm to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est ...FCC if you will be made only by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of this equipment is not practical, the ...
...top or bottom of the equipment. If this information must be provided to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). If the trouble is causing harm to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est ...FCC if you will be made only by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of this equipment is not practical, the ...
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System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - 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 a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI ...
System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - 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 a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI ...
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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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Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode.
Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode.
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A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system.
A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icons Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port
8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icons Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port
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10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. Ethernet
10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. Ethernet
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...for connecting to a telephone. 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, does not damage... the modem card or telephone equipment. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have a HomePNA modem...
...for connecting to a telephone. 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, does not damage... the modem card or telephone equipment. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have a HomePNA modem...
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PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by an AGP card. A Lucent modem has two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3). Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) There is one jack (Line In).
PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by an AGP card. A Lucent modem has two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3). Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) There is one jack (Line In).
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...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. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "...and down arrow keys to modify a setting. 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 highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select items within a menu. Press for setup. 3 Press ...
...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. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "...and down arrow keys to modify a setting. 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 highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select items within a menu. Press for setup. 3 Press ...
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... (in the hibernate state. Power is running on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is reactivated when you want to elapse before your computer goes on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that...
... (in the hibernate state. Power is running on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is reactivated when you want to elapse before your computer goes on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that...
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20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
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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. 24 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. 24 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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... 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 each end, and gently pull up as you want to... remove. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis. 4 Remove the add-in card from side to side. 26 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 page 24). 2 Disconnect any...
... 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 each end, and gently pull up as you want to... remove. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis. 4 Remove the add-in card from side to side. 26 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 page 24). 2 Disconnect any...