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...the right to make any modification to any time without notice. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is governed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK.... Model Number: Serial Number: 3 All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is prohibited. Refer to...
...the right to make any modification to any time without notice. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is governed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK.... Model Number: Serial Number: 3 All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is prohibited. Refer to...
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. To avoid electrical shock, do... models; Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has... 0.2 mW 760-810 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ...
SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. To avoid electrical shock, do... models; Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has... 0.2 mW 760-810 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ...
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... a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up...models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. To view the specific hardware configuration for fast, easy storage and retrieval. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. DVD-RW drive (not available ...
... a single CD-R/CD-RW media). Using the i.LINK ports, you can store up to 650 MB of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! This drive also functions as the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up...models) This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. To view the specific hardware configuration for fast, easy storage and retrieval. Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. DVD-RW drive (not available ...
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...information on using an installed HomePNA modem with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Contains information on how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - ...Sony end-user license agreement. 10 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a DVDRW drive) Contains information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications...
...information on using an installed HomePNA modem with your VAIO computer. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Contains information on how to use the basic features of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - ...Sony end-user license agreement. 10 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ❑ Information About DVD Recording - (For models equipped with a DVDRW drive) Contains information designed to help you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications...
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... can easily reach the power outlet in this section. To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. See the Specifications sheet for your computer and peripheral devices.
... can easily reach the power outlet in this section. To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. See the Specifications sheet for your computer and peripheral devices.
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...VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of the WordPerfect Office suite. Inc. Recording from the NetMD™, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow™ Sony... is also supported. WordPerfect® Corel Corp. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. Get a free ...
...VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Yahoo! Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of the WordPerfect Office suite. Inc. Recording from the NetMD™, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow™ Sony... is also supported. WordPerfect® Corel Corp. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. Get a free ...
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... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility ... topics appears on your specific situation. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 37 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the ...
... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. For troubleshooting information, you can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the System Setup utility ... topics appears on your specific situation. To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 37 Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the ...
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.... The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 If you are preinstalled on some DVDs to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If...Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to play the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of your computer's video RAM. A region code is listed on this system. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card...
.... The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 If you are preinstalled on some DVDs to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If...Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL" are trying to play the disc. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of your computer's video RAM. A region code is listed on this system. Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your video card...
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...not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart When I change the video ...a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer. See the online Help or documentation that came with all of RealJukebox® software? SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning component of the necessary components for...
...not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs. VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart When I change the video ...a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer. See the online Help or documentation that came with all of RealJukebox® software? SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning component of the necessary components for...
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... -screen instructions to the manual that came with your operating system before proceeding with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394,... Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. 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...
... -screen instructions to the manual that came with your operating system before proceeding with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394,... Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your printer for specific emulation information. 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...
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... database provides instant access to get the most from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your Sony computer. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 54 To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to...
... database provides instant access to get the most from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your Sony computer. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 54 To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to...
System Reference Manual
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...Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of their respective owners. Memory Stick and Corporation. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. are trademarks of Sony...
...Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of their respective owners. Memory Stick and Corporation. ii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. are trademarks of Sony...
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To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in... when open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only... backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑...
To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! As the laser beam used in... when open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! iii Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only... backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑...
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Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Drives Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Drives Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
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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.
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Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps before calling for support. The Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK. Miscellaneous Technical Information 65 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps before calling for support. The Sony Online Support technical representative needs to know how many beeps your system produces if there is OK. Miscellaneous Technical Information 65 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
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Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for details.* Chipset Intel 845 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Processors See Specifications sheet for your computer's original documentation. 73
Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for details.* Chipset Intel 845 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Processors See Specifications sheet for your computer's original documentation. 73
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... memory. DDR-SDRAM is expandable to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 or 512 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* Video memory See...) Up to 1600 x 1200 at least 512 MB. Your model may ship with at 100 Hz non-interlaced 256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1 GB. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open.
... memory. DDR-SDRAM is expandable to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. ** The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. L2 Cache Installed 256 or 512 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller* Video memory See...) Up to 1600 x 1200 at least 512 MB. Your model may ship with at 100 Hz non-interlaced 256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1 GB. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots, 2 open.
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... the system configuration you purchased. † This modem is capable of downloading at this technology or operate at 56 Kbps using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Specifications 75 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio AD1881A Software synthesis DirectX® software Up...
... the system configuration you purchased. † This modem is capable of downloading at this technology or operate at 56 Kbps using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Specifications 75 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio AD1881A Software synthesis DirectX® software Up...
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...details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* * The Specifications sheet is supplied with ECP and EPP modes Two RJ-11 ports (for line and phone) USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 and USB4 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio ...System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation.
...details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* * The Specifications sheet is supplied with ECP and EPP modes Two RJ-11 ports (for line and phone) USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 and USB4 (rear panel) Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio ...System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE headers One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with your computer's original documentation.