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...-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 Preinstalled software All the software on your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped with all of ...the box. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Communications You ...
...-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. 7 Preinstalled software All the software on your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped with all of ...the box. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Communications You ...
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...if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - ...Application Recovery CD(s) - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if...
...if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - ...Application Recovery CD(s) - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications - System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Describes the hardware and physical configurations of the Sony computer you to reinstall individual applications if...
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About the Software on Yahoo! Continuing 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 ... and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you have over document structure. 27 VisualFlow software...
About the Software on Yahoo! Continuing 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 ... and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you have over document structure. 27 VisualFlow software...
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... (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 31 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change ...VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer...
... (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 31 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change ...VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer...
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...color. If you see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer's video memory (RAM) is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows ... audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that it tries to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are installed properly, by changing your...
...color. If you see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer's video memory (RAM) is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows ... audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that it tries to read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that are installed properly, by changing your...
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...Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7 Follow the on . Some printers 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... memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest ...
...Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7 Follow the on . Some printers 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... memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest ...
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... disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on your computer's hardware. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer, find help files from the Help menu within the specific application. When you with answers to information on...
... disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on your computer's hardware. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer, find help files from the Help menu within the specific application. When you with answers to information on...
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...provided here, and keep in part without notice. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. IN NO EVENT ... license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Memory Stick and Corporation.
...provided here, and keep in part without notice. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. IN NO EVENT ... license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Memory Stick and Corporation.
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...wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. To avoid... laser radiation when open. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to...
...wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. To avoid... laser radiation when open. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to...
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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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The number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is an error, so be sure to count 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 OK.
The number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is an error, so be sure to count 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 OK.
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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. Processors See Specifications sheet for your computer's original documentation. 73
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... 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with your computer's original documentation. SDRAM is supplied with at least 128 MB. Does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM... may ship with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased.Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open.
... 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with your computer's original documentation. SDRAM is supplied with at least 128 MB. Does not support EDO memory or buffered SDRAM memory. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM... may ship with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased.Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open.
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... 56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps (Modem) using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support 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®...
... 56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps (Modem) using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support 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®...
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...details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with ECP and EPP modes Two RJ-11 ports (for line and phone) USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 and USB4 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System... Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation.
...details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with ECP and EPP modes Two RJ-11 ports (for line and phone) USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 and USB4 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System... Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation.
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Specifications 77 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb flash-ROM* User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony's Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Specifications 77 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb flash-ROM* User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony's Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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... switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See Also slots F fax/modem - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 ... advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61 main screen 55 options 53 power screen 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C CD-RW drive performance of discs 76 E error messages beep codes 65 PCI configuration 66 expansion slots 14...
... switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See Also slots F fax/modem - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 ... advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61 main screen 55 options 53 power screen 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C CD-RW drive performance of discs 76 E error messages beep codes 65 PCI configuration 66 expansion slots 14...
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... precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - See graphics RIMM - See memory module See Also communications monitor - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I /O address map and memory map memory - See processor modem - See I .../O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - 80 VAIO...
... precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - See graphics RIMM - See memory module See Also communications monitor - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I /O address map and memory map memory - See processor modem - See I .../O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - 80 VAIO...