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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Upgrading the computer system ❑ The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the upgrading procedures described in the online manual. If such a station is... compliance required for a lengthy period of time. Failure to the slot cover you keep your display at an ESD workstation. Sony recommends that are next to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Upgrading the computer system ❑ The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the upgrading procedures described in the online manual. If such a station is... compliance required for a lengthy period of time. Failure to the slot cover you keep your display at an ESD workstation. Sony recommends that are next to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can...
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...The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on ...commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your Sony computer. A printed manual may be available for your problem...
...The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on ...commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your Sony computer. A printed manual may be available for your problem...
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... 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing... side cover 83 shutting down 83 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum...
... 84 CD playback problems 72, 74 tray eject 72 CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing... side cover 83 shutting down 83 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25 PhotoAlbum...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD/DVD playback problems 72 CD-RW recording 74 changing parallel port type 71 computer stopped responding 70 DVD playback problems 73 DVD-RW recording 74 keyboard 79 microphone 77 modem 76 modem speed 76 mouse 78 ... 75 startup problems 69 system response 79 Topics 69 turning off your computer 83 TV interference 85 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 83 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 86 UPS 83 USB 9 V VAIO Action Setup 13 VAIO Edit Components 58 VAIO Edit Components software 58 ventilation 84 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56 voltage ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD/DVD playback problems 72 CD-RW recording 74 changing parallel port type 71 computer stopped responding 70 DVD playback problems 73 DVD-RW recording 74 keyboard 79 microphone 77 modem 76 modem speed 76 mouse 78 ... 75 startup problems 69 system response 79 Topics 69 turning off your computer 83 TV interference 85 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 83 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 86 UPS 83 USB 9 V VAIO Action Setup 13 VAIO Edit Components 58 VAIO Edit Components software 58 ventilation 84 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56 voltage ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... these precautions: Avoid working at an ESD workstation. Page 59 Upgrading the computer system The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the upgrading procedures described in the online manual while working in personal injury or...
... these precautions: Avoid working at an ESD workstation. Page 59 Upgrading the computer system The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the upgrading procedures described in the online manual while working in personal injury or...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... sources for answers, in hard copy for preinstalled software are also available online. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can access online help , and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide...
... sources for answers, in hard copy for preinstalled software are also available online. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can access online help , and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide...
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Page 76 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to open your VAIO Digital Studio computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer and insert add-on upgrading your Sony computer, see the System Reference Manual. For more information on cards, add memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive.
Page 76 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to open your VAIO Digital Studio computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer and insert add-on upgrading your Sony computer, see the System Reference Manual. For more information on cards, add memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... in a carpeted area and do so may damage components on the system board or add-on cards that may result in your computer to temporarily remove add-on cards. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the...cards, and other components. You may occur to the integrated circuits in personal injury or equipment damage. Page 78 Before you upgrade your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you plan to do not handle materials that may...
... in a carpeted area and do so may damage components on the system board or add-on cards that may result in your computer to temporarily remove add-on cards. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the...cards, and other components. You may occur to the integrated circuits in personal injury or equipment damage. Page 78 Before you upgrade your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you plan to do not handle materials that may...
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Note: Add-on cards. See Before you add cards to your Sony computer. Some models, such as Configure-to expand the functionality of the add-on the model configuration. Page 80 To Insert a PCI Add-on Card Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on card should not exceed 9.05 inches. The length of your computer. Caution: Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your system. A PCI slot enables you to install add-on cards to -Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on card configuration varies by model.
Note: Add-on cards. See Before you add cards to your Sony computer. Some models, such as Configure-to expand the functionality of the add-on the model configuration. Page 80 To Insert a PCI Add-on Card Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on card should not exceed 9.05 inches. The length of your computer. Caution: Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your system. A PCI slot enables you to install add-on cards to -Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on card configuration varies by model.
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... safety precautions when you upgrade your printer. 2. Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Locate the DIMM you purchased. Store the module in your Sony computer. Shut down your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Unplug your computer and turn off all peripheral... devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See Removing the side cover. 4. Gently...
... safety precautions when you upgrade your printer. 2. Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Locate the DIMM you purchased. Store the module in your Sony computer. Shut down your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Unplug your computer and turn off all peripheral... devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See Removing the side cover. 4. Gently...
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... the drive holder from : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the configuration instructions that is active. See Removing the side cover. 4. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. See Before you upgrade your Sony computer. Remove the side cover. Removing the drive... holder 7. To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with your drive. 5. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems,...
... the drive holder from : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the configuration instructions that is active. See Removing the side cover. 4. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. See Before you upgrade your Sony computer. Remove the side cover. Removing the drive... holder 7. To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with your drive. 5. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems,...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Upgrading the computer system ❑ The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot ...a malfunction. Sony recommends that may produce or hold static electricity, such as DVD playback and the DVgate software may produce a residual image on cards that are next to the slot cover you open the system or follow any of the upgrading procedures described in...
VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Upgrading the computer system ❑ The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ When removing a slot ...a malfunction. Sony recommends that may produce or hold static electricity, such as DVD playback and the DVgate software may produce a residual image on cards that are next to the slot cover you open the system or follow any of the upgrading procedures described in...
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...specific application. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your computer, find help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 54 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the ... online. A printed manual may be available for your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for some applications. You can access...
...specific application. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your computer, find help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 54 Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the ... online. A printed manual may be available for your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for preinstalled software are also available online. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for some applications. You can access...
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...caution lithium battery 52 speakers 52 CD playback problems 40, 42 tray eject 40 CD-RW recording problems 42 computer adjusting voltage settings 51 changing parallel port type 39 condensation 53 dispose of lithium battery 52 hard disk drive 55...setting up 13 shutting down 51 startup problems 37 system response problem 38 turning off 25 turning on 18 upgrading 54 connecting cables 53 keyboard 15 modem cable 16 monitor/display 13 mouse 15 peripheral equipment 53 power cord ...playback problems 40, 41 region code warning 41 tray eject 40 DVDit! for VAIO 28 DVD-RW recording problems 42 DVgate 28 59
...caution lithium battery 52 speakers 52 CD playback problems 40, 42 tray eject 40 CD-RW recording problems 42 computer adjusting voltage settings 51 changing parallel port type 39 condensation 53 dispose of lithium battery 52 hard disk drive 55...setting up 13 shutting down 51 startup problems 37 system response problem 38 turning off 25 turning on 18 upgrading 54 connecting cables 53 keyboard 15 modem cable 16 monitor/display 13 mouse 15 peripheral equipment 53 power cord ...playback problems 40, 41 region code warning 41 tray eject 40 DVDit! for VAIO 28 DVD-RW recording problems 42 DVgate 28 59
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... 31 recovering applications 37 Smart Capture 32 SonicStage 32 Sony on Yahoo! 33 stopped responding 38 VisualFlow 33 WordPerfect 33 SonicStage 32 Sony customer support 19 Sony on Yahoo! 33 speakers 14 caution 52 starting your computer 18 surge protectors 51 system response problem 47 T... audio problems 43 Sony customer support 19 startup problems 37 system response 47 Topics 37 turning off your computer 25, 51 turning on your computer 18 TV interference 53 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 51 upgrading your computer 54 UPS 51 V VAIO Action Setup 33 VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ...
... 31 recovering applications 37 Smart Capture 32 SonicStage 32 Sony on Yahoo! 33 stopped responding 38 VisualFlow 33 WordPerfect 33 SonicStage 32 Sony customer support 19 Sony on Yahoo! 33 speakers 14 caution 52 starting your computer 18 surge protectors 51 system response problem 47 T... audio problems 43 Sony customer support 19 startup problems 37 system response 47 Topics 37 turning off your computer 25, 51 turning on your computer 18 TV interference 53 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 51 upgrading your computer 54 UPS 51 V VAIO Action Setup 33 VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ...
System Reference Manual
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Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍ The computer shown in this section is equipped with Giga Pocket features. Your system may differ, depending on the configuration you purchased. 23 Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. !
Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍ The computer shown in this section is equipped with Giga Pocket features. Your system may differ, depending on the configuration you purchased. 23 Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. !
Marketing Specifications
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... and software in each other factors may require additional upgrade. rewrite / 40X max read Floppy Disk Drive 3.5"...Sony Application Recovery CD(s) Sony System Recovery CD(s) VAIO Support Agent † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; All other trademarks are a multitude of this disclaimer. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. DVD-ROM/40X max. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer...ROM 40X max. CD-ROM CD-RW Drive 16X max. PCV-RX660 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ➢ DVD and CD-RW ...
... and software in each other factors may require additional upgrade. rewrite / 40X max read Floppy Disk Drive 3.5"...Sony Application Recovery CD(s) Sony System Recovery CD(s) VAIO Support Agent † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; All other trademarks are a multitude of this disclaimer. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. DVD-ROM/40X max. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer...ROM 40X max. CD-ROM CD-RW Drive 16X max. PCV-RX660 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ➢ DVD and CD-RW ...