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... serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to current retail versions. NOTICE...
... serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to current retail versions. NOTICE...
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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. REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of the RENs should not exceed ... subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to operate this manual could void your authority to radio and television reception. Operation is encouraged to...equipment off and on the telephone line may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to an incoming ...
...most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of the RENs should not exceed ... subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to operate this manual could void your authority to radio and television reception. Operation is encouraged to...equipment off and on the telephone line may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to an incoming ...
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... included with your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Contains information on setting up your system. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your Computer System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart -
... included with your computer, supplementary updates, support information, and software information. ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide - Contains information on setting up your system. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your Computer System Unit Display (Sold separately) Speakers AC Adapter (Speaker) Modem Cable Keyboard Power Cord Mouse Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart -
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... Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. You can access... how to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the brightness and contrast...
... Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 35 Topics My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. You can access... how to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the brightness and contrast...
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VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated ...with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If... LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that your printer for specific emulation information. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a ...
VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated ...with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that came with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If... LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that your printer for specific emulation information. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a ...
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...conditions may need to temporarily remove add-on the screen. 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 ... time. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 52 Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online manual. Sony recommends that are next to the slot cover you want to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation.
...conditions may need to temporarily remove add-on the screen. 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 ... time. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 52 Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online manual. Sony recommends that are next to the slot cover you want to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation.
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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... off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 53 Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. ...
...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... off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 53 Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the center out. ...
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.... To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2 Click on how to information on your Sony computer. You can access online help files Most manuals for answers, in hard copy for all models.) Online (Electronic... available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your computer, find help files. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for some applications. Software application manuals and online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www...
.... To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2 Click on how to information on your Sony computer. You can access online help files Most manuals for answers, in hard copy for all models.) Online (Electronic... available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your computer, find help files. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart Resources Sony provides several support options for some applications. Software application manuals and online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www...
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...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. Resources Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to view. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY...use this automated service to commonly asked questions. This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 55 Select the topics that you with answers to request a ...
...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. Resources Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to view. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY...use this automated service to commonly asked questions. This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 55 Select the topics that you with answers to request a ...
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... or back panel of their respective owners. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may not necessarily be transported or ...used outside the United States. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Memory Stick and Corporation. Refer to current retail...
... or back panel of their respective owners. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may not necessarily be transported or ...used outside the United States. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Memory Stick and Corporation. Refer to current retail...
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...Part 68 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to this computer product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables,...and on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved... most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is likely to result in interference to the following two...
...Part 68 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to this computer product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables,...and on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to connect peripherals must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved... most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7742 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is likely to result in interference to the following two...
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...or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If this modem, ...operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. In order to your fax software documentation. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in order to maintain...
...or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to use a computer or other entity, or individual. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If this modem, ...operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. In order to your fax software documentation. vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in order to maintain...
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... 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26...
... 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 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26...
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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
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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. Your system may differ, depending on the configuration you purchased.
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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. 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.
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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-... to an audio cable (supplied). Connects 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 digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to an S-video cable (optional). Connects to the device. Connects 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-... to an audio cable (supplied). Connects 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 digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to an S-video cable (optional). Connects to the device. Connects 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 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. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. Ethernet 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.
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. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. Ethernet 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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... Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. They are physically identical and have different connections. They are physically identical, but... have identical connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are standard RJ-11 female...
... Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. They are physically identical and have different connections. They are physically identical, but... have identical connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are standard RJ-11 female...