VAIO User Guide
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...9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Locating Controls And Connectors 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in...
...9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Locating Controls And Connectors 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in...
VAIO User Guide
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... computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional...
... computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional...
VAIO User Guide
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... refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Locating Controls And Connectors 3 Ethernet port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came...
... refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Locating Controls And Connectors 3 Ethernet port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came...
VAIO User Guide
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... you want to view. Just import your audio CDs. DigitalPrint can also save your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Connect a digital video camera recorder to share with a click of an entire folder. 16 MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can enjoy...
... you want to view. Just import your audio CDs. DigitalPrint can also save your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Connect a digital video camera recorder to share with a click of an entire folder. 16 MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can enjoy...
VAIO User Guide
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... equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of...
... equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of...
VAIO User Guide
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... immediately after capturing the video data. ❑ You cannot use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is not captured. 27 Do not use . ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. You do not need to turn its power back on the video head. ❑ The last frame captured is not transferred to tape by DVgate software. ❑ Disable your screen saver program to...
... immediately after capturing the video data. ❑ You cannot use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is not captured. 27 Do not use . ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. You do not need to turn its power back on the video head. ❑ The last frame captured is not transferred to tape by DVgate software. ❑ Disable your screen saver program to...
VAIO User Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape. If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape. If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are...
VAIO User Guide
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... software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating...
... software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating...
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... Smart Capture software ImageStationSM is removed from the Movie Player window by clicking the Delete button. Click the Mail button and your movies to share with family and friends. Using ImageStation with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment. ❑ Save - The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web-based service. Each frame is displayed with Smart...
... Smart Capture software ImageStationSM is removed from the Movie Player window by clicking the Delete button. Click the Mail button and your movies to share with family and friends. Using ImageStation with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment. ❑ Save - The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web-based service. Each frame is displayed with Smart...
VAIO User Guide
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... locate audio files and use EMD services. The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists on your connection to the Internet, enabling you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - SonicStage main window 1 Playlist view 2 3 4 50 56 7 The browser view displays your computer to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide...
... locate audio files and use EMD services. The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists on your connection to the Internet, enabling you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - SonicStage main window 1 Playlist view 2 3 4 50 56 7 The browser view displays your computer to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide...
VAIO User Guide
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... Recovery CD(s) to an external media. 64 The factory default settings and software applications are restored. If you are removed from the hard disk drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you purchased it. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery...
... Recovery CD(s) to an external media. 64 The factory default settings and software applications are restored. If you are removed from the hard disk drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. If you purchased it. System Recovery Options System Drive Recovery...
VAIO User Guide
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... with your computer. If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on -screen instructions 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 have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD...
... with your computer. If you wish to run the Application Recovery utility. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on -screen instructions 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 have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD...
VAIO User Guide
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... Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to select the unknown device or the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. You must be in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 The unknown device(s) is equipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives...
... Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to select the unknown device or the device that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Click OK. You must be in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 67 The unknown device(s) is equipped with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives...
VAIO User Guide
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... hardware. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard...
... hardware. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard...
VAIO User Guide
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... CD or DVD software applications that drivers are preinstalled on your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to read the disc. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑...
... CD or DVD software applications that drivers are preinstalled on your computer's video RAM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to read the disc. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card utilizes system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑...
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... seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To...
... seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To...
VAIO User Guide
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... on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
... on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site...
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... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...
... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...
Technical Specifications
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.../S-Video In port features) Video/S-Video Out port VHF/UHF jack Audio L/R In jack Audio L/R Out jack VAIO® Desktop Computer Specifications PCV-RX600N The following table details the range of hardware specifications available for your VAIO® computer. Rear USB ports (2) PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port VGA monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port i.LINK (6-pin) port Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack Headphones jack Modem line jack (RJ-11) Telephone jack (RJ-11) 10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet - Model PCV-RX600N Processor Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition...
.../S-Video In port features) Video/S-Video Out port VHF/UHF jack Audio L/R In jack Audio L/R Out jack VAIO® Desktop Computer Specifications PCV-RX600N The following table details the range of hardware specifications available for your VAIO® computer. Rear USB ports (2) PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port VGA monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port i.LINK (6-pin) port Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack Headphones jack Modem line jack (RJ-11) Telephone jack (RJ-11) 10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet - Model PCV-RX600N Processor Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition...
Technical Specifications
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... cable AA batteries (2) * GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Your modem is capable of a second hard disk drive (size: 120 GB) is 14.4 Kilobits per second (Kbps). Your online service or Internet Service Provider may affect application performance. † Installation of downloading at this speed. VAIO® Desktop Computer Specifications Model PCV-RX600N Supplied Accessories VAIO® Smart keyboard PS/2 wheel mouse Stereo speakers with AC adapter - (PCVA-SP2) (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Video cable features) Video cable converter (2) Audio cable...
... cable AA batteries (2) * GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Your modem is capable of a second hard disk drive (size: 120 GB) is 14.4 Kilobits per second (Kbps). Your online service or Internet Service Provider may affect application performance. † Installation of downloading at this speed. VAIO® Desktop Computer Specifications Model PCV-RX600N Supplied Accessories VAIO® Smart keyboard PS/2 wheel mouse Stereo speakers with AC adapter - (PCVA-SP2) (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Video cable features) Video cable converter (2) Audio cable...