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Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately...
Provides safety and legal information about your computer's hard drive. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Computer and accessories System Unit Display (Sold separately...
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...suggestions before you are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that came with your computer. See the manual that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are adjusted correctly. I... want to recover applications that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned...
...suggestions before you are corrupted or deleted. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that came with your computer. See the manual that the computer is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My drivers are adjusted correctly. I... want to recover applications that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned...
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... click OK. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information.... Some printers do not function properly without the updated 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...
... click OK. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. Topics ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information.... Some printers do not function properly without the updated 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...
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Sony recommends that you want to remove. The image disappears after a period of time. If such a station is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 This ...) can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. ❑ Do not...
Sony recommends that you want to remove. The image disappears after a period of time. If such a station is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 This ...) can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. ❑ Do not...
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...the disc is in use in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is essential to maintain its reliability. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Wipe off any ... 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...
...the disc is in use in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is essential to maintain its reliability. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Wipe off any ... 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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... up your hard disk drive as online help files from your computer, find help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on your computer quickly and easily. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to get the...
... up your hard disk drive as online help files from your computer, find help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on your computer quickly and easily. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to get the...
System Reference Manual
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... Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are...described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Refer to software may require a fee and ...
... Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are...described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Refer to software may require a fee and ...
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... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may result in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that ...Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7732 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with the instructions, may be shielded and grounded. All cables used in interference...
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may result in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that ...Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7732 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with the instructions, may be shielded and grounded. All cables used in interference...
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... documentation. If the terminal equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to use a computer or other entity, or individual. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for any person to ... the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the line, as possible. This Class B digital apparatus complies with this...not all areas, the sum of the FCC rules. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the RENs should be ...
... documentation. If the terminal equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to use a computer or other entity, or individual. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for any person to ... the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the line, as possible. This Class B digital apparatus complies with this...not all areas, the sum of the FCC rules. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the RENs should be ...
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... 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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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 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer.
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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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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. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 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.
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. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 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.
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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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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 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. 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 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
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...the telephone jack is for connecting to a telephone. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have a HomePNA modem installed. Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are ...identical, but have different connections. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical and have identical...
...the telephone jack is for connecting to a telephone. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you have a HomePNA modem installed. Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are ...identical, but have different connections. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical and have identical...
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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). 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI slot No. 1 is one jack (Line In). There is occupied by an AGP card. Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI)
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). 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which is occupied by the fax/modem card. PCI slot No. 1 is one jack (Line In). There is occupied by an AGP card. Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI)
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... and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... The following message appears at the bottom of options...any top-level screen and follow the prompts. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS... Setup Utility to make changes to back out of each menu until you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony...
... and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... The following message appears at the bottom of options...any top-level screen and follow the prompts. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS... Setup Utility to make changes to back out of each menu until you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony...
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...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want ...to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The System hibernates option ...
...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want ...to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The System hibernates option ...
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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.