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... organize your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. This image management software makes it fun and easy to any image. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the Internet. You can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with an easy-to-use , yet advanced printing program that supplies access, information, and...
... organize your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. This image management software makes it fun and easy to any image. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the Internet. You can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more . Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with an easy-to-use , yet advanced printing program that supplies access, information, and...
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... Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your finances. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to a superb Internet multimedia experience. Quicken is a fun new way to defend against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The user-friendly...
... Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your finances. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to a superb Internet multimedia experience. Quicken is a fun new way to defend against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The user-friendly...
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... documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. RealTime Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for finetuning audio playback. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your area. Continuing to your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you , visit http://www...
... documents, such as DSL, Internet connection services. RealTime Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for finetuning audio playback. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your area. Continuing to your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you , visit http://www...
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... parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your specific...
... parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your specific...
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... my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it is set too...
... my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it is set too...
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... connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for your operating system before proceeding with installation. To contact Sony for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
... connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for your operating system before proceeding with installation. To contact Sony for specific emulation information. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
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.... This service provides you want to set up your hard drive. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for all models.) The User Guide is available on your computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
.... This service provides you want to set up your hard drive. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in hard copy for all models.) The User Guide is available on your computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
System Reference Manual
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...Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - 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 Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory...
...Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - 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 Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory...
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On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by...
On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by...
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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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Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, 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® program Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for stereo headphone) Communications Modem (Installed modem...
Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, 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® program Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for stereo headphone) Communications Modem (Installed modem...
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See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional 3.5 drive 39 DVD-ROM drive performance of discs 76 chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61...
See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional 3.5 drive 39 DVD-ROM drive performance of discs 76 chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61...
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...map and memory map memory - See system memory rear view 7 I/O connectors 10 icons 8 removing cover 24 memory module 33 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal vii safety precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - 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 30 resolution - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance...
...map and memory map memory - See system memory rear view 7 I/O connectors 10 icons 8 removing cover 24 memory module 33 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal vii safety precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - 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 30 resolution - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance...
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... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you need to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You must be prompted to restore. 65 You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony...
... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you need to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer or specific application. You must be prompted to restore. 65 You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony...
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... all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If...
... all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If...
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... Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter...
... Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter...
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If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then...
If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then...
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... encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Select the topics that you with answers to get the most from your hard drive. To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for all models.) The User Guide...
... encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Select the topics that you with answers to get the most from your hard drive. To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for all models.) The User Guide...
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...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
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... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...
... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...