Quick Start Guide
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... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. Quicken works just like your computer's entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to organize your bills online. You can play and manage digital music files. You can even pay your finances. PicoPlayer™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and...
... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. Quicken works just like your computer's entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to organize your bills online. You can play and manage digital music files. You can even pay your finances. PicoPlayer™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the Internet and organize your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and...
Quick Start Guide
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..., and more. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your own web portal with ease. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software is also supported. About The Software On Your Computer SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage...
..., and more. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your own web portal with ease. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software is also supported. About The Software On Your Computer SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage...
Quick Start Guide
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... desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support...
... desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support...
Quick Start Guide
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... manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on . 46 My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How 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...
... manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on . 46 My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How 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...
Quick Start Guide
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..., precautions 51 switch/button 25 Power Saving Mode 23 Power saving mode indicators 24 precautions on power source 51 preinstalled software 27 printer installing 48 Q Quicken 2002 31 R radio interference 53 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering drivers 38 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 41 registering your computer 19 removing side cover 51 S safeguarding data 51 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 20 electronic equipment...
..., precautions 51 switch/button 25 Power Saving Mode 23 Power saving mode indicators 24 precautions on power source 51 preinstalled software 27 printer installing 48 Q Quicken 2002 31 R radio interference 53 RealJukebox 31 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 31 recovering drivers 38 Recovery CDs 10 region codes 41 registering your computer 19 removing side cover 51 S safeguarding data 51 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 20 electronic equipment...
System Reference Manual
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...IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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 - System Board 47 Memory...
...IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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 - System Board 47 Memory...
System Reference Manual
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... 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 mode. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by indicator Description On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity...
... 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 mode. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off, or in Stand by indicator Description On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity...
System Reference Manual
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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.
System Reference Manual
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...monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover 25 removing 24 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61 main screen 55 options 53 power screen 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See graphics graphics specifications 74 79 See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors...
...monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover 25 removing 24 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 57 boot screen 60 exit screen 61 main screen 55 options 53 power screen 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See graphics graphics specifications 74 79 See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors...
System Reference Manual
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... battery, replacing 30 M map - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 38 I/O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card installing 28 removing 26 PCI bus specifications 74 power connector 49 power management, configuring 17 processor specifications...
... battery, replacing 30 M map - 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 38 I/O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card installing 28 removing 26 PCI bus specifications 74 power connector 49 power management, configuring 17 processor specifications...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Connecting a display (monitor) 1. Page 15 If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2. Connecting a display Note: Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency.
Connecting a display (monitor) 1. Page 15 If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2. Connecting a display Note: Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. If your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls...
Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. If your computer is identified by a yellow question mark. 7. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The unknown device(s) is already on your computer. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... appears when you see video, your optical disc, wait a few seconds for dirt or scratches. I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5. I change the video resolution of my display? To check your video resolution, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for details about your Specifications sheet for more information. Select Eject from the Setup Utility screen. 4. You may be set to 800 x 600, using the DVD player application, it to...
... appears when you see video, your optical disc, wait a few seconds for dirt or scratches. I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5. I change the video resolution of my display? To check your video resolution, see To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) for details about your Specifications sheet for more information. Select Eject from the Setup Utility screen. 4. You may be set to 800 x 600, using the DVD player application, it to...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... seconds, and then turning it back on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the manual that came with Plug and Play capability. 5. Why is not included on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer for...
... seconds, and then turning it back on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to the manual that came with Plug and Play capability. 5. Why is not included on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer for...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... settings for the novice user to start recording right away, while the more . It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that gives you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to a superb Internet multimedia experience. RealPlayer is the ideal DVD-RW/CD-RW disc mastering software...
... settings for the novice user to start recording right away, while the more . It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that gives you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to a superb Internet multimedia experience. RealPlayer is the ideal DVD-RW/CD-RW disc mastering software...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... the power to the drive holder. 9. A shortcut menu appears. 3. From the file directory on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with the necessary screws. Replace the side cover. Note: Your new hard disk drive is aligned with the drive. Do not overtighten the screws when securing the drive to your computer. Page 86 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition...
... the power to the drive holder. 9. A shortcut menu appears. 3. From the file directory on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with the necessary screws. Replace the side cover. Note: Your new hard disk drive is aligned with the drive. Do not overtighten the screws when securing the drive to your computer. Page 86 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. When you started using your computer. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is returned to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is restored. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you successfully complete your hard drive. ✍ Use...
... device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system recovery, you are prompted to reinstall individual applications. When you started using your computer. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is returned to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. Your computer is restored. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you successfully complete your hard drive. ✍ Use...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... your 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 restore. 66 If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY...
... your 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 restore. 66 If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for information or updates that came with installation. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How 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...
... included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for information or updates that came with installation. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How 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...
Marketing Specifications
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... VGA monitor port One Serial One Parallel One 6pin i.LINK port One 4pin i.LINK port One Headphone One Line In One Microphone Supplied Accessories Speakers VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord Power Requirements 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) Weight (CPU) 27.6 lbs. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are sold separately. read ) CD-ROM Drive...
... VGA monitor port One Serial One Parallel One 6pin i.LINK port One 4pin i.LINK port One Headphone One Line In One Microphone Supplied Accessories Speakers VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord Power Requirements 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) Weight (CPU) 27.6 lbs. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are sold separately. read ) CD-ROM Drive...