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... superior digital video quality and the effects features. EarthLink™ Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc. An Internet Service Provider that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in a photo album for high-quality DVD playback. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Media Bar DVD Player is an easy-to-use software interface...
... superior digital video quality and the effects features. EarthLink™ Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc. An Internet Service Provider that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in a photo album for high-quality DVD playback. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Media Bar DVD Player is an easy-to-use software interface...
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... defend against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It allows you the ability to a superb Internet multimedia experience. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your bills online. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 RealPlayer is...
... defend against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It allows you the ability to a superb Internet multimedia experience. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your bills online. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. 26 RealPlayer is...
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... what is best for Memory Stick® media. WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to your computer's Shortcut keys. Personalize your area. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. RealTime Preview...
... what is best for Memory Stick® media. WordPerfect® (On selected models) Corel Corp. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to your computer's Shortcut keys. Personalize your area. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for finetuning audio playback. RealTime Preview...
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... the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Open your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays...
... the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Open your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays...
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... Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
... Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
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Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then click...
Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then click...
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... Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for 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 get the most from your computer quickly and easily. You can use this automated service to request a list of your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1. The User Guide...
... Computer QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for 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 get the most from your computer quickly and easily. You can use this automated service to request a list of your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1. The User Guide...
System Reference Manual
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... CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card...
... CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card...
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... (amber) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. On (blue) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by mode, ready to use. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by indicator...
... (amber) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. On (blue) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by mode, ready to use. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by indicator...
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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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Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider 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® program Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for stereo headphone) Communications Modem (Installed modem may...
Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider 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® program Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for stereo headphone) Communications Modem (Installed modem may...
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... slots - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional 3.5 drive 39 DVD-ROM drive performance of discs 76 chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover 25 removing 24 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors...
... slots - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional 3.5 drive 39 DVD-ROM drive performance of discs 76 chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover 25 removing 24 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors...
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... 10 icons 8 removing cover 24 memory module 33 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See processor modem - See memory module See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic...
... 10 icons 8 removing cover 24 memory module 33 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25 cover 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See processor modem - See memory module See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE1394 - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual G graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic...
VAIO User Guide
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... hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If your computer. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
... hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on the software application you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. If you to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If your computer. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables...
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... or are erased. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart...
... or are erased. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart...
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... problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter...
... problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter...
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... not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running . For information on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that may emulate...
... not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Topics Topic: Why is my system running . For information on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that may emulate...
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...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to request a list of your computer's hardware. You can use this automated service to set up your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application...
...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to request a list of your computer's hardware. You can use this automated service to set up your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application...
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...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
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... 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 (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 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...
... 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 (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 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...