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...shortcut buttons for launching your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite programs or accessing the...designate that came with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 CD-ROM drive (Not available on a single rewritable CD. Sony audio and video quality Take ... system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
...shortcut buttons for launching your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite programs or accessing the...designate that came with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 CD-ROM drive (Not available on a single rewritable CD. Sony audio and video quality Take ... system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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... - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 Provides safety 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...
... - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 Provides safety 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...
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...automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by mode. down menu, choose your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down. When you bring your computer back from Stand by mode There are two ways to bring the system out of the power...To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your settings and then click Save As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is in by the color of hibernation mode, it returns to the previous ...
...automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by mode. down menu, choose your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down. When you bring your computer back from Stand by mode There are two ways to bring the system out of the power...To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your settings and then click Save As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is in by the color of hibernation mode, it returns to the previous ...
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...programming over the Internet. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you to organize your computer's entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend... way to your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. Quicken is your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a popular digital music system that supports many digital media formats....
...programming over the Internet. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you to organize your computer's entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend... way to your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. Quicken is your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a popular digital music system that supports many digital media formats....
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..., commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its reliability. 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...
..., commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its reliability. 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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... a fax machine or fax software.) You can access online help files. When you have questions about your hard drive. Click Start and point to information on the VAIO User Guide. To contact the Sony fax-on your computer's hardware. Click on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Select the topics that you with...
... a fax machine or fax software.) You can access online help files. When you have questions about your hard drive. Click Start and point to information on the VAIO User Guide. To contact the Sony fax-on your computer's hardware. Click on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Select the topics that you with...
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... Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30 upgrading... 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display 43 D dial-up connection setting...
... Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30 upgrading... 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display 43 D dial-up connection setting...
System Reference Manual
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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 - 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
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44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. A... 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to all attached peripheral devices,...
44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. A... 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to all attached peripheral devices,...
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IDE Hard Drive 4. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled Removable Device 3.
IDE Hard Drive 4. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled Removable Device 3.
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... bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation. See Specifications sheet for details.* Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See Specifications sheet...
... bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation. See Specifications sheet for details.* Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See Specifications sheet...
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... mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - See system memory rear view 7 I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and...power management, configuring 17 processor specifications 73, 74 R RAM - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and ...map memory - See memory module See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery...
... mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - See system memory rear view 7 I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and...power management, configuring 17 processor specifications 73, 74 R RAM - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and ...map memory - See memory module See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery...
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See I/O slot slot cover, removing 37 specifications AGP bus 73 audio 75 BIOS 77 chipset 73 communications 75 floppy disk drive and controller 76 graphics 74 hard drives and controllers 76 I/O and expansion slots 76 L2 cache 74 memory configurations 74 memory module 74 optical drives 76 PCI bus 74 processor 73, 74 status and error messages 66 supervisor password 64 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 51 memory module connector 48 power connector 49 system I/O address map 69 system memory, installing 34 U USB connectors 6 user password 64 81 S See Also communications slot -
See I/O slot slot cover, removing 37 specifications AGP bus 73 audio 75 BIOS 77 chipset 73 communications 75 floppy disk drive and controller 76 graphics 74 hard drives and controllers 76 I/O and expansion slots 76 L2 cache 74 memory configurations 74 memory module 74 optical drives 76 PCI bus 74 processor 73, 74 status and error messages 66 supervisor password 64 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 51 memory module connector 48 power connector 49 system I/O address map 69 system memory, installing 34 U USB connectors 6 user password 64 81 S See Also communications slot -
VAIO User Guide
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...video or still images and save them to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It allows you can easily view the contents of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart ... Slideshow. 18 VisualFlow software is a fun new way to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of an entire folder. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK...
...video or still images and save them to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It allows you can easily view the contents of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart ... Slideshow. 18 VisualFlow software is a fun new way to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of an entire folder. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK...
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...Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. If you have Adobe®... Premiere® software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in the device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer...
...Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. If you have Adobe®... Premiere® software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in the device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer...
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... configure your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format. Sign up with SonicStage, you play and record from Sony Corporation. Contact your computer's hard drive. Downloading digital audio files from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be played on your... computer, or transferred to the proxy server of digital audio files. SonicStage software lets you need: ❑ Access to download music files...
... configure your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format. Sign up with SonicStage, you play and record from Sony Corporation. Contact your computer's hard drive. Downloading digital audio files from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be played on your... computer, or transferred to the proxy server of digital audio files. SonicStage software lets you need: ❑ Access to download music files...
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... the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the external device or media. You can only be checked in from the song list of the same computer from which the songs were checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the media... box that is displayed during the Check In process. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage Help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the songs in the external device or...
... the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the external device or media. You can only be checked in from the song list of the same computer from which the songs were checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the media... box that is displayed during the Check In process. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage Help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the songs in the external device or...
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... CD(s), you are erased. Use it to restore the hard disk of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall...
... CD(s), you are erased. Use it to restore the hard disk of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. The Application Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall...
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... may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the ...that shipped with your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the ...
... may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the ...that shipped with your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the ...
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... have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on 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 how to get the most from the Help menu within the specific application. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for preinstalled software are also available online. This document is available electronically on your hard drive...
... have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on 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 how to get the most from the Help menu within the specific application. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for preinstalled software are also available online. This document is available electronically on your hard drive...