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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features...
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features...
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... not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in order to your hard drive. The Run window appears...
... not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in order to your hard drive. The Run window appears...
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... connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that manages...
... connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that manages...
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... on your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 For more information regarding CDDB registration, click the Help button. 3 When you have registered with CDDB. You need Internet access from your computer. The browser view displays your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists as recording to continue. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
... on your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 For more information regarding CDDB registration, click the Help button. 3 When you have registered with CDDB. You need Internet access from your computer. The browser view displays your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists as recording to continue. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
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... hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2 Plug the other . Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the computer to your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to locate...
... hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2 Plug the other . Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the computer to your computer. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to locate...
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... optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your system is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
... optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your system is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
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... menu, click Uninstall. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 Click OK. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer is already on, close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager...
... menu, click Uninstall. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 Click OK. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer is already on, close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager...
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For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can change the parallel port type to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
For troubleshooting information, you need to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. You can change the parallel port type to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
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... the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to read the disc. Topic: When I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on...
... the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to read the disc. Topic: When I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on...
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... emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that may also help. Close any applications that you...
... emulate. Topic: How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that may also help. Close any applications that you...
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...-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. A printed manual may be available for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer's hardware. When you want to commonly asked questions. Click Start and point...
...-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. A printed manual may be available for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer's hardware. When you want to commonly asked questions. Click Start and point...
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...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
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... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...
... port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot...
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Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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...
Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for the disk or CD and click OK. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device 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...
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.... 65 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can access Help from the Sony Computing Support Web...
.... 65 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can access Help from the Sony Computing Support Web...
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...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
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... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
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... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
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... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
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... Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) DIMENSIONS (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 28.5 lbs. Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are approximate. Weights and measurements are trademarks of Sony. PCV-RX730 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - VIDEO AUDIO INTEGRATED OPERATION...
... Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) DIMENSIONS (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 28.5 lbs. Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are approximate. Weights and measurements are trademarks of Sony. PCV-RX730 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - VIDEO AUDIO INTEGRATED OPERATION...