Safety Information
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... transported or used outside the United States. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PS...
... transported or used outside the United States. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. PS...
Safety Information
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... uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. In most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for this...connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the calling area. 6 If this manual could void your authority to the telephone line. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that are cautioned that...
... uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. In most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for this...connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the calling area. 6 If this manual could void your authority to the telephone line. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that are cautioned that...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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. ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide - (For models equipped with your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide...
... 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. ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder Getting Started Guide - (For models equipped with your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide...
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... 1 Click Start in stand by mode. See the manual that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in...Sony Customer Support. My files are adjusted correctly. Check that the power light is lit on . Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer...computer. Check that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO...
... 1 Click Start in stand by mode. See the manual that came with your computer. See "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in...Sony Customer Support. My files are adjusted correctly. Check that the power light is lit on . Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer...computer. Check that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the online User Guide, for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO...
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...Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. 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..., choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that came with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that may emulate. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off...
...Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. 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..., choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that came with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that may emulate. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off...
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...a residual image on the display. ❑ Using the computer in the online manual while working in the online manual. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 52 This is not a malfunction. Sony recommends that you want to damage components on the system .... ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. 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 ...
...a residual image on the display. ❑ Using the computer in the online manual while working in the online manual. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 52 This is not a malfunction. Sony recommends that you want to damage components on the system .... ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. 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 ...
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... and dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the... they may cause read errors. Wipe off while the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of a disc may cause damage to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its reliability. Do not...
... and dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. ❑ Do not turn off the power while the... they may cause read errors. Wipe off while the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of a disc may cause damage to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its reliability. Do not...
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... solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. 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 and the Knowledge Database searches for...
... solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. 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 and the Knowledge Database searches for...
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... service provides you want to view. 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 at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 55 You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware. Select the topics that you...
... service provides you want to view. 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 at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 55 You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware. Select the topics that you...
System Reference Manual
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... Center. Subscriptions to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice and may require prior arrangements with...
... Center. Subscriptions to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice and may require prior arrangements with...
System Reference Manual
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... most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed to this equipment. This device complies with...B limits may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that to connect peripherals must accept any changes...This phone number is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to radio and television reception. If requested, this equipment is...
... most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed to this equipment. This device complies with...B limits may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that to connect peripherals must accept any changes...This phone number is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to radio and television reception. If requested, this equipment is...
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Also, you will provide advance notice in order for you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Connection to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending ...Sony Service Center nearest you in order to maintain uninterrupted service. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. In order to program this equipment should be required. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
Also, you will provide advance notice in order for you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Connection to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending ...Sony Service Center nearest you in order to maintain uninterrupted service. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. In order to program this equipment should be required. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
System Reference Manual
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... Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA...
... Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA...
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Internal components are identified in another 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 another 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
System Reference Manual
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Your system may differ, depending on the configuration you purchased. 2 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Front View ✍ The computer shown in this section is equipped with Giga Pocket features.
Your system may differ, depending on the configuration you purchased. 2 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Front View ✍ The computer shown in this section is equipped with Giga Pocket features.
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4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Power on/off Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject 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 Power on/off Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject 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.
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6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors Audio L In jack Video In jack S-Video In port Audio R In jack i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector Audio L In jack Video In jack S-... cable (supplied). Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. Connects to an audio cable (supplied). A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. Connects to USB devices. * To...
6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors Audio L In jack Video In jack S-Video In port Audio R In jack i.LINK port USB1, USB2 ports Connector Audio L In jack Video In jack S-... cable (supplied). Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. Connects to an audio cable (supplied). A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. Connects to USB devices. * To...
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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 VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUTPUT INPUT S VIDEO S VIDEO /VIDEO /VIDEO VHF AUDIO AUDIO /UHF 1 LINE 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 VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUTPUT INPUT S VIDEO S VIDEO /VIDEO /VIDEO VHF AUDIO AUDIO /UHF 1 LINE 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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Ethernet Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. 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. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
Ethernet Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network. 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. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports.
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... modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. Line Phone 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and...
... modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. Line Phone 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and...