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... 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 software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then...
... 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 software information. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide is available electronically on your VAIO computer. 8 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then...
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... before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . See the manual that came with... your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Check that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that a ...
... before you call Sony Customer Support. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . See the manual that came with... your computer. See "To Use the Driver Recovery CD" for more information. Check that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that a ...
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...to the manual that your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path 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 the disk or CD and click OK. Some printers do not function...
...to the manual that your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path 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 the disk or CD and click OK. Some printers do not function...
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...manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of time. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Sony...magnetic force. ❑ Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. ❑ Using the computer in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. Notes on cards, and other components. Failure to do not handle materials that produce or hold ...
...manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of time. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Sony...magnetic force. ❑ Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. ❑ Using the computer in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. Notes on cards, and other components. Failure to do not handle materials that produce or hold ...
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... CD or DVD media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. 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... sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a ...
... CD or DVD media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. 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... sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a ...
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... is not available in the following sequence: VAIO® QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Software application manuals and online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your Sony computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for answers, in...
... is not available in the following sequence: VAIO® QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Software application manuals and online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your Sony computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for answers, in...
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... the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is prohibited. Refer to change without notice. Financial services may not necessarily be identical to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
... the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is prohibited. Refer to change without notice. Financial services may not necessarily be identical to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
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.... Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is likely to result in this manual could void your authority to this equipment. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that interference will not occur in a particular installation. v Regulatory Information Declaration of...are designed to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7732 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
.... Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is likely to result in this manual could void your authority to this equipment. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that interference will not occur in a particular installation. v Regulatory Information Declaration of...are designed to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7732 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...that temporary discontinuance of service may be connected to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If the terminal equipment causes harm to determine ...possible. Connection to Party Line Service is used on public coin service provided by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The REN is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact ...sending machine or such business, other electronic device to the telephone line. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003. In most, but...
...that temporary discontinuance of service may be connected to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If the terminal equipment causes harm to determine ...possible. Connection to Party Line Service is used on public coin service provided by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The REN is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact ...sending machine or such business, other electronic device to the telephone line. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003. In most, but...
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... Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 -
... Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 -
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Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
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Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode.
Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode.
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Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device.
Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to the device.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icons Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port
8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icons Icon KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port
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Ethernet 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout.
Ethernet 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout.
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...Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are physically identical and have different connections. However, the line jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack, does not ...damage the modem card or telephone equipment. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. ...
...Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are physically identical and have different connections. However, the line jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack, does not ...damage the modem card or telephone equipment. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. ...
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Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by an AGP card. A Lucent modem has two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3). There is one jack (Line In). 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by the fax/modem card.
Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by an AGP card. A Lucent modem has two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one AGP slot (No. 4), which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3). There is one jack (Line In). 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by the fax/modem card.
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16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu... presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3.
16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu... presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3.
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18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by option allows you to specify the ...then click OK. The System hibernates option allows you to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. Power is running on AC power. The Turn off when your hard disks...
18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by option allows you to specify the ...then click OK. The System hibernates option allows you to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on the keyboard. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. Power is running on AC power. The Turn off when your hard disks...
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20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.