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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with each other. VAIO...share videos and images with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 Save your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart CD-RW drive (Not available on all models) You can play your favorite audio and video CDs using this high-quality CDROM drive. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with each other. VAIO...share videos and images with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. 6 Save your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility ...
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Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and...
Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers Modem Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Speaker) Keyboard Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart - Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and...
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... of the power indicator light. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings. Setting the computer to your settings and then click Save As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. The...the Control Panel icon for Power Options. Stand by the color of hibernation mode, it returns to use. Computer is in by mode indicators You can set your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is in Normal mode, ready to the previous...
... of the power indicator light. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to the hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings. Setting the computer to your settings and then click Save As. 4 Click Apply and then click OK. The...the Control Panel icon for Power Options. Stand by the color of hibernation mode, it returns to use. Computer is in by mode indicators You can set your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name that is in Normal mode, ready to the previous...
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... online. You can even pay your gateway to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. Quicken is a fun new way to a superb Internet multimedia experience. You can...
... online. You can even pay your gateway to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. Quicken is a fun new way to a superb Internet multimedia experience. You can...
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...; Do not touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the...
...; Do not touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the...
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... Start and point to request a list of your hard drive. This document is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard disk drive as online help files. This database provides instant...
... Start and point to request a list of your hard drive. This document is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard disk drive as online help files. This database provides instant...
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... Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30 upgrading... 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display 43 D dial-up connection setting...
... Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30 upgrading... 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display 43 D dial-up connection setting...
System Reference Manual
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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 - 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
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A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 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 rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located...
A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 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 rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located...
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IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled Removable Device 3. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2.
IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled Removable Device 3. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2.
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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-... Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. See Specifications sheet for details.* Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See Specifications sheet...
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-... Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. See Specifications sheet for details.* Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See Specifications sheet...
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See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 ... and memory map memory - See memory module See I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10... 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See graphics RIMM - See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card installing 28 ...
See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 ... and memory map memory - See memory module See I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10... 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See graphics RIMM - See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card installing 28 ...
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See I/O slot slot cover, removing 37 specifications AGP bus 73 audio 75 BIOS 77 chipset 73 communications 75 floppy disk drive and controller 76 graphics 74 hard drives and controllers 76 I/O and expansion slots 76 L2 cache 74 memory configurations 74 memory module 74 optical drives 76 PCI bus 74 processor 73, 74 status and error messages 66 supervisor password 64 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 51 memory module connector 48 power connector 49 system I/O address map 69 system memory, installing 34 U USB connectors 6 user password 64 81 S See Also communications slot -
See I/O slot slot cover, removing 37 specifications AGP bus 73 audio 75 BIOS 77 chipset 73 communications 75 floppy disk drive and controller 76 graphics 74 hard drives and controllers 76 I/O and expansion slots 76 L2 cache 74 memory configurations 74 memory module 74 optical drives 76 PCI bus 74 processor 73, 74 status and error messages 66 supervisor password 64 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 51 memory module connector 48 power connector 49 system I/O address map 69 system memory, installing 34 U USB connectors 6 user password 64 81 S See Also communications slot -
VAIO User Guide
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...is a fun new way to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to take advantage...Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital ...
...is a fun new way to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for finetuning audio playback. Continuing to take advantage...Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital ...
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... data are dropped, try closing other applications on your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected...-in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that frames are not available while you subsequently ...
... data are dropped, try closing other applications on your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected...-in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that frames are not available while you subsequently ...
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... in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. Downloading digital audio files from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you need: ❑ Access to external devices or media. Sign up with SonicStage, you may not be played on your computer for Internet access before using ...maintaining copyright information. Contact your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format. If you play and record from Sony Corporation. SonicStage maintains the holder's copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of the LAN. SonicStage software lets you are compatible with ...
... in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. Downloading digital audio files from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you need: ❑ Access to external devices or media. Sign up with SonicStage, you may not be played on your computer for Internet access before using ...maintaining copyright information. Contact your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format. If you play and record from Sony Corporation. SonicStage maintains the holder's copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of the LAN. SonicStage software lets you are compatible with ...
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Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the songs in the external device or media, click (In All). Check In ...begins. ✍ To cancel Check In, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click ...
Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the songs in the external device or media, click (In All). Check In ...begins. ✍ To cancel Check In, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click ...
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... and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can be used only to restore the hard disk of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
... and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) You can be used only to restore the hard disk of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver...
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... CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer or specific application. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that shipped with two optical drives, insert the Application ...process. ✍ Your system may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on the software application...
... CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer or specific application. Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that shipped with two optical drives, insert the Application ...process. ✍ Your system may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on the software application...
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... solutions online. This service provides you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2. You can use this automated service...
... solutions online. This service provides you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2. You can use this automated service...