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...hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings. Computer is in the Power schemes drop- The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name ... dialog box appears. 20 Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode You can identify which mode the computer is in Hibernate mode. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to your settings and then click Save...
...hard disk drive before shutting down menu, choose your settings. Computer is in the Power schemes drop- The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍ To save the settings under a name ... dialog box appears. 20 Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode You can identify which mode the computer is in Hibernate mode. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to your settings and then click Save...
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... as newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you have over document structure. 27 RealTime Preview lets you preview ...com and find out which plan is a state-of files by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and...
... as newsletters, reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for you have over document structure. 27 RealTime Preview lets you preview ...com and find out which plan is a state-of files by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and...
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...system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. The Windows taskbar may also help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a ...
...system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top and bottom... in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. The Windows taskbar may also help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a ...
System Reference Manual
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...VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are located on either the front or back panel of Sony. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Memory...necessarily be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Software specifications are trademarks or registered ...
...VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are located on either the front or back panel of Sony. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Memory...necessarily be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Software specifications are trademarks or registered ...
System Reference Manual
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... Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a ...
... Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a ...
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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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...BIOS options to their default settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 53). Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be too...5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to power the CMOS memory. ! Refer to this time, and you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding...Changes from their factory-default settings (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 16). 30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You may explode if mistreated. The ...
...BIOS options to their default settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 53). Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be too...5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to power the CMOS memory. ! Refer to this time, and you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding...Changes from their factory-default settings (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 16). 30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You may explode if mistreated. The ...
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... the Power Supply" on page 44). 6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in the following table. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! SDRAM is expandable to all attached peripheral devices, shut down on the handle at least 128 MB. Touch any exposed... metal part of the memory modules. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on page 37...
... the Power Supply" on page 44). 6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in the following table. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! SDRAM is expandable to all attached peripheral devices, shut down on the handle at least 128 MB. Touch any exposed... metal part of the memory modules. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on page 37...
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36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 11 Press down firmly ... cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is straight up and locked into place. 12 Replace the AGP card and secure using...
36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 11 Press down firmly ... cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is straight up and locked into place. 12 Replace the AGP card and secure using...
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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
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DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 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).
DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 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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...Jumper 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 ...has requested a resource that may appear on your system from time to time. This message is redirected) could not be found . 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already ...
...Jumper 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 ...has requested a resource that may appear on your system from time to time. This message is redirected) could not be found . 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already ...
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The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
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...-133 Mhz unrestricted CS latency 3, unbuffered, 64bits (NON-ECC) SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for... more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased.Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. Your model may ship with your computer's original documentation. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots,...
...-133 Mhz unrestricted CS latency 3, unbuffered, 64bits (NON-ECC) SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for... more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased.Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. Your model may ship with your computer's original documentation. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots,...
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...10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal vii safety precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - See memory module 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See Also communications monitor - See processor modem - See display monitor connector...add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and error 66 microprocessor - See graphics graphics ...
...10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal vii safety precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - See memory module 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See Also communications monitor - See processor modem - See display monitor connector...add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and error 66 microprocessor - See graphics graphics ...
VAIO User Guide
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...Memory Stick media in a convenient light-table format, so that have transitions, background music, and text. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal...
...Memory Stick media in a convenient light-table format, so that have transitions, background music, and text. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer... User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VisualFlow main window ✍ If your computer's configuration. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in a visually pleasing, ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. VisualFlow main window ✍ If your computer's configuration. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in a visually pleasing, ...
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...applications that came with installation. For information on the list and no drivers are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your ...printer for specific emulation information. 77 If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with a Windows ...
...applications that came with installation. For information on the list and no drivers are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your ...printer for specific emulation information. 77 If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with a Windows ...
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Clear the printer 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 Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 78 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.
Clear the printer 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 Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 78 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere ...encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK...troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot 9 Microphone jack 11 background noise 75 troubleshooting 75 Modem jack 11 slow connection 73 troubleshooting...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere ...encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK...troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot 9 Microphone jack 11 background noise 75 troubleshooting 75 Modem jack 11 slow connection 73 troubleshooting...