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... in this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet...interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Preinstalled software All the software on your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped...
... in this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet...interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.* ✍ Your computer may vary due to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Preinstalled software All the software on your system, see the Specifications sheet. * Actual upload and download speeds may not be equipped...
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...if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ... contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications -
...if they become corrupted or are erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD - Explains how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you to restore the hard disk of the Windows® operating system. Enables you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ... contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end-user license agreement. 9 System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the software that shipped with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows XP™ Home Edition Quick Start Guide - Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Specifications -
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... a state-of new features to your area. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. About the Software on Yahoo! This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow software is... available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. RealTime Preview lets you have over document structure. 27 Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action...
... a state-of new features to your area. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. About the Software on Yahoo! This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow software is... available in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. RealTime Preview lets you have over document structure. 27 Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action...
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...Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. ...select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 31 The 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 the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup...
...Turn Off Computer. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. ...select Enable. For troubleshooting information, you need to Save and Exit. 31 The 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 the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup...
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...area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To improve video resolution, verify that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video memory (RAM) is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by following these steps: 1 Click Start in... set to read the disc. See 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 ...
...area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). To improve video resolution, verify that are installed properly, by changing your computer's video memory (RAM) is set too high. A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by following these steps: 1 Click Start in... set to read the disc. See 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 ...
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... the latest drivers 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 Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer may emulate. Topic: My...
... the latest drivers 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 Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer may emulate. Topic: My...
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... 1-888-4-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer's hardware. The User Guide contains information on your hard drive. A printed manual may be available for...
... 1-888-4-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer's hardware. The User Guide contains information on your hard drive. A printed manual may be available for...
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... may require an additional charge. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, ...terms of the Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part without written...
... may require an additional charge. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, ...terms of the Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part without written...
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Refer servicing to rain or moisture. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use of the leak. ❑ The ...nearest Sony Service Center. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to the eyes, do not open the cabinet. 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. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's ...
Refer servicing to rain or moisture. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use of the leak. ❑ The ...nearest Sony Service Center. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to the eyes, do not open the cabinet. 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. iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's ...
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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 Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. 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 the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred.
The Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. 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 the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred.
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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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74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open. Your model may ship with more than 128 ...* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM @ 150 Mhz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the...
74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open. Your model may ship with more than 128 ...* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* See Specifications sheet for details.** Video memory 32 MB SDRAM @ 150 Mhz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the...
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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® ...
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® ...
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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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...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 Also slots F fax/modem - See lithium battery ... 66 expansion slots 14 specifications for 76 expansion slots - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring ...
...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 Also slots F fax/modem - See lithium battery ... 66 expansion slots 14 specifications for 76 expansion slots - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 79 See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring ...
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...I /O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line 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 /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing cover 24... /O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and error 66 microprocessor - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See processor modem - See ...
...I /O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line 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 /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing cover 24... /O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and error 66 microprocessor - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See processor modem - See ...