Safety Information
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...third parties. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are subject to this product. Memory Stick and Corporation. Record the model and serial number in ...and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are located on either the front or back panel of a separate user license agreement. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to...
...third parties. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are subject to this product. Memory Stick and Corporation. Record the model and serial number in ...and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are located on either the front or back panel of a separate user license agreement. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to...
Quick Start Guide
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... audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Features such as newsletters, reports and brochures with this robust word processing application, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your document structure. 31 Get ...displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your computer's Shortcut keys. Sony on Yahoo! WordPerfect® Corel Corp. SonicStage Premium software is also supported. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. ...
... audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Features such as newsletters, reports and brochures with this robust word processing application, adding graphics, charts and tables with Sony on Yahoo! Inc. Personalize your document structure. 31 Get ...displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your computer's Shortcut keys. Sony on Yahoo! WordPerfect® Corel Corp. SonicStage Premium software is also supported. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. ...
Quick Start Guide
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... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 45 The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the ... running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the...
... approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 45 The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Buttons tab, select "Switch primary and secondary buttons" under the ... running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be set up for Autohide the taskbar, then click OK. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the...
Quick Start Guide
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...❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for the disk or CD and click OK. Refer to print a test page ...and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 46 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install ... with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
...❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for the disk or CD and click OK. Refer to print a test page ...and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on . 46 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install ... with installation. My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
System Reference Manual
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... licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to current retail versions. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the...prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information.
... licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to current retail versions. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the...prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information.
System Reference Manual
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x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 ... 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS...
x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59 Boot Screen 60 Exit Screen 61 ... 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS...
System Reference Manual
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24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
System Reference Manual
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...VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. You may need to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). When you remove the lithium battery, all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer...be lost , the BIOS values revert to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. ...
...VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. You may need to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). When you remove the lithium battery, all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer...be lost , the BIOS values revert to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. ...
System Reference Manual
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...computer ships with more than 512 MB DDR-SDRAM depending on the configuration you wish to prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 24). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 37). ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory... modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. 3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to replace (see "Removing...
...computer ships with more than 512 MB DDR-SDRAM depending on the configuration you wish to prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 24). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 37). ! 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory... modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. 3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to replace (see "Removing...
System Reference Manual
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... recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is fully seated, the handles on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module until the handles lock into... Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked into the slot on the computer.
... recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is fully seated, the handles on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module until the handles lock into... Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked into the slot on the computer.
System Reference Manual
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44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power ..., turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 34). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power ..., turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 34). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
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Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient the memory module correctly in the DDR-DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). Be sure to the left of each Double-data rate, Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) look very similar. DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1.
Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient the memory module correctly in the DDR-DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). Be sure to the left of each Double-data rate, Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) look very similar. DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1.
System Reference Manual
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...has requested a resource that is a list of status and error messages that is already in use. Invalid entry in a conflict. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict NVRAM...NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary ...
...has requested a resource that is a list of status and error messages that is already in use. Invalid entry in a conflict. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict NVRAM...NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary ...
System Reference Manual
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The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
System Reference Manual
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... unrestricted, unbuffered, 64 bits (NON-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* 128, 256, 512 DIMM2* 128, 256, 512 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with more than 512 MB DDR-SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz...
... unrestricted, unbuffered, 64 bits (NON-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* 128, 256, 512 DIMM2* 128, 256, 512 * Memory module configurations (MB)--Your computer ships with more than 512 MB DDR-SDRAM depending on the graphics display you purchased. 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz...
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80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector ..., configuring 17 processor specifications 73, 74 R RAM - See system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and ... See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE 1394 - See memory module See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25...
80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual H hard drive specifications 76 I i.LINK connector ..., configuring 17 processor specifications 73, 74 R RAM - See system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 74 memory module connector 48 removing 33 specifications 74 messages error 65 status and ... See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O optical disc drive performance of 8 IEEE 1394 - See memory module See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 39 PCI add-in card 26 slot cover 37 replacing 25...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7. Refer to the manual that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may emulate. Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then... The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Left-click and drag away from a power sav ing m ode. Close any applications that your printer, follow these ...
... installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7. Refer to the manual that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may emulate. Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then... The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Follow the on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Left-click and drag away from a power sav ing m ode. Close any applications that your printer, follow these ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...Sony on Yahoo! Smart Capture is a high-quality streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. SonicStage Premium software includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Inc. Personalize your VAIO® MX Desktop...audio playback. SonicStage Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your checkbook, so it easy for Memory Stick® media. RealPlayer® RealNetworks ...
...Sony on Yahoo! Smart Capture is a high-quality streaming media player that supports the i.LINK interface. SonicStage Premium software includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Inc. Personalize your VAIO® MX Desktop...audio playback. SonicStage Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your checkbook, so it easy for Memory Stick® media. RealPlayer® RealNetworks ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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For more information on cards, add memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your Sony computer, see the System Reference Manual. Page 76 Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to open your computer and insert add-on upgrading your VAIO Digital Studio computer.
For more information on cards, add memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your Sony computer, see the System Reference Manual. Page 76 Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer In the future you may want to open your computer and insert add-on upgrading your VAIO Digital Studio computer.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...6972). If you do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Removing the side cover. 5. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. Replace the side cover. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. You ... Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support for instructions. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may...
...6972). If you do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Removing the side cover. 5. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. Replace the side cover. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. You ... Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support for instructions. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may...