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...the color of hibernation mode, it returns to the previous state. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in the Power schemes drop- The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 20 The Performance and Maintenance dialog box...the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings and then click...
...the color of hibernation mode, it returns to the previous state. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in the Power schemes drop- The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 20 The Performance and Maintenance dialog box...the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings and then click...
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...lets you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you , visit ...by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. To find out what is best for your own web portal with ease. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you...
...lets you preview formatting before applying it to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you , visit ...by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. To find out what is best for your own web portal with ease. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you...
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... properly, by changing your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your screen .... Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software...
... properly, by changing your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on your computer, see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your screen .... Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software...
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...my system running . Topic: Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topic: How do I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse ... away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for information or updates that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for left-hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
...my system running . Topic: Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topic: How do I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse ... away from the shortcut menu. 2 Clear the check box for information or updates that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for left-hand use. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers ... with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer 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 To contact Sony for specific emulation information.
... installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers ... with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer 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 To contact Sony for specific emulation information.
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..., OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Subscriptions to software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Memory Stick and Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows... logo are subject to any time without prior written approval. All rights reserved. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow...
..., OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Subscriptions to software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Memory Stick and Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows... logo are subject to any time without prior written approval. All rights reserved. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow...
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... Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power... Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply...
... Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power... Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply...
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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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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. 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.
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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 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.
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30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all the BIOS options to power the CMOS memory. ! When the values are different from their factory-default ... "Removing the Side Cover" on page 53). The lithium battery has a typical life of all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may need to assume that are lost . Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries...
30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all the BIOS options to power the CMOS memory. ! When the values are different from their factory-default ... "Removing the Side Cover" on page 53). The lithium battery has a typical life of all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may need to assume that are lost . Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries...
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... or replace a bad module. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push 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 and lift out. The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to eject the module from its socket. ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all...
... or replace a bad module. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push 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 and lift out. The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to eject the module from its socket. ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all...
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... as shown in size and speed between sockets. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory modules. Memory modules can vary in the following table. The maximum memory size is expandable to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the AGP slot. Hold ... FSB-supported memory. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle at least 128 MB. SDRAM is 512 MB. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio ...
... as shown in size and speed between sockets. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory modules. Memory modules can vary in the following table. The maximum memory size is expandable to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the AGP slot. Hold ... FSB-supported memory. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle at least 128 MB. SDRAM is 512 MB. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio ...
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No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the..." 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.
No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the..." 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.
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... turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 34). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.... 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 latches the power supply...
... turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 34). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.... 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 latches the power supply...
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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. 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
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Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1).
Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1).
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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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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 63
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 63
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...output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is already in use . No additional PCI errors can be found. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource... NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE...
...output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is already in use . No additional PCI errors can be found. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource... NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE...