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...power source and that came with your computer. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is turned on. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony... when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check ...
...power source and that came with your computer. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is turned on. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony... when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check ...
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... the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from different supply lines may result in this section provides basic procedures to your computer, components and accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Notes on Use The information in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The surge protector prevents damage...
... the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from different supply lines may result in this section provides basic procedures to your computer, components and accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Notes on Use The information in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The surge protector prevents damage...
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... ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to your computer. The lithium battery may block its ventilation slots. To avoid personal injury or damage to : ❑ Heat sources, such as curtains or draperies) that may explode if mistreated. In some areas, the disposal of the power supply to prevent internal heat build...
... ❑ Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to your computer. The lithium battery may block its ventilation slots. To avoid personal injury or damage to : ❑ Heat sources, such as curtains or draperies) that may explode if mistreated. In some areas, the disposal of the power supply to prevent internal heat build...
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... VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer ...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 VisualFlow...
... VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer ...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 VisualFlow...
System Reference Manual
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... disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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...
... disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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...
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For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. 9 Select and configure the settings most appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system online Help. Configuring Your System 21 8 Click the UPS tab. The UPS tab enables you to your system and click OK.
For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. 9 Select and configure the settings most appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system online Help. Configuring Your System 21 8 Click the UPS tab. The UPS tab enables you to your system and click OK.
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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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... body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in card by its edges and do not replace the card or install another...
... body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in card by its edges and do not replace the card or install another...
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The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push down the handle on page 44). 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Store the... a Memory Module You may ship with all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket....
The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push down the handle on page 44). 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. Store the... a Memory Module You may ship with all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket....
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...size and speed of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. SDRAM is expandable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle at least 128 MB. Does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module... 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the configuration you wish to 512 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than...
...size and speed of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. SDRAM is expandable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle at least 128 MB. Does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module... 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the configuration you wish to 512 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than...
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As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on ...
As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on ...
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.... 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 45). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
.... 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 45). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
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A B C Drive connector Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
A B C Drive connector Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
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... 34). ! 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 chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug...
... 34). ! 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 chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug...
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 45 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 45 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
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Keyboard, Mouse CPU Fan Processor Memory USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Serial Port, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video (not used) Aux-in (not used) CD-In (not used) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 47 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
Keyboard, Mouse CPU Fan Processor Memory USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Serial Port, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video (not used) Aux-in (not used) CD-In (not used) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 47 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
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System Board 49 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
System Board 49 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
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50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header (Continued) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V
50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header (Continued) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V
VAIO User Guide
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A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your computer. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com, or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your system, such as an optical or...
A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your computer. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com, or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your system, such as an optical or...
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... or deleted. Check that came with my computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover applications that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working...
... or deleted. Check that came with my computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. I want to recover applications that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working...