Quick Start Guide
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... Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard 52 About Using A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support...
... Optical Disc Drive(s 45 About The Speakers 48 About The Modem 49 About The Microphone 51 About The Mouse And Keyboard 52 About Using A Peripheral Device 53 NOTES ON USE 55 About The Power Source 57 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 58 About Handling The Computer System 59 About Upgrading Your Computer System 61 About Handling A Monitor (Display 62 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 63 About Support...
Quick Start Guide
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Connecting a display ✍ Install your system's configuration. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 14 See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section.
Connecting a display ✍ Install your system's configuration. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. 14 See the online specifications sheet for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section.
Quick Start Guide
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... select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it may be that your optical drive. If a region code warning appears when you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why...
... select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to stop responding while it may be that your optical drive. If a region code warning appears when you see video but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set too high. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why...
Quick Start Guide
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... a Windows XP Printer driver, 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 your printer for your operating system before proceeding with installation. 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...
... a Windows XP Printer driver, 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 your printer for your operating system before proceeding with installation. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... media 63 CD-ROM drive 7 CD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 CLIÉ 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...
... media 63 CD-ROM drive 7 CD-RW about the drive 6 recording problems 47 CLIÉ 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 floppy disk media 63 Frequently 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H Handling storage media 63 handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 IEEE 1394 7 interference 59 Internet 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge...
... Modem 49 Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 floppy disk media 63 Frequently 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H Handling storage media 63 handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 IEEE 1394 7 interference 59 Internet 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge...
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... monitor changing video resolution 43 refresh rate 62 mouse connecting 16 left-hand users 52 troubleshooting 52 MovieShaker 31 multiple telephone lines 60 O Online documentation 64 Online specifications sheet 64 Operating system locks up 41 optical drive recording speed 47 tray eject 45 P parallel port changing type 43 party lines 60 PBX (Private Branch Exchange) 60 PC-Cillin 2000 31 PicoPlayer 31 power cord 57 disconnecting power...
... monitor changing video resolution 43 refresh rate 62 mouse connecting 16 left-hand users 52 troubleshooting 52 MovieShaker 31 multiple telephone lines 60 O Online documentation 64 Online specifications sheet 64 Operating system locks up 41 optical drive recording speed 47 tray eject 45 P parallel port changing type 43 party lines 60 PBX (Private Branch Exchange) 60 PC-Cillin 2000 31 PicoPlayer 31 power cord 57 disconnecting power...
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... CD playback problems 47 CD-RW 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 70...
... CD playback problems 47 CD-RW 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 70...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... specific hardware configuration for launching your personal audio and video creations. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 650 MB of the hardware features listed in i.LINK ports, located on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. DVD-RW drive (not available on the front and rear panels, provide you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics...
... specific hardware configuration for launching your personal audio and video creations. These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to 650 MB of the hardware features listed in i.LINK ports, located on all models) This optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. DVD-RW drive (not available on the front and rear panels, provide you with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... Web. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with digital and traditional photos immediately. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. DVDit! EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is intended to work in...
... Web. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with digital and traditional photos immediately. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. DVDit! EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is intended to work in...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. PicoPlayer software is available on your home network, you access the Internet. If a Giga Pocket equipped computer is a video player application that enable you expect from one location. PowerDVD software includes all of additional features. You can bookmark scenes to come back to them later. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. This messaging tool that supports many digital media formats...
... Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. PicoPlayer software is available on your home network, you access the Internet. If a Giga Pocket equipped computer is a video player application that enable you expect from one location. PowerDVD software includes all of additional features. You can bookmark scenes to come back to them later. RealPlayer® RealNetworks Inc. This messaging tool that supports many digital media formats...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... DVD-RW devices in your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Simple DVD Maker software enables you create can be played back with Sony on Yahoo! Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage for fine-tuning audio playback. Recording from Sony adds a host of new features to take advantage of additional productivity-enhancing features. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio...
... DVD-RW devices in your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Simple DVD Maker software enables you create can be played back with Sony on Yahoo! Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage for fine-tuning audio playback. Recording from Sony adds a host of new features to take advantage of additional productivity-enhancing features. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... device driver as necessary. 8. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. If your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4. The unknown device(s) is already on, close all applications. 2. This removes the device driver from the Application Recovery CD. Click OK. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Turn on the software application or driver you wish to restore. Click Start...
... device driver as necessary. 8. From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6. If your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4. The unknown device(s) is already on, close all applications. 2. This removes the device driver from the Application Recovery CD. Click OK. When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Turn on the software application or driver you wish to restore. Click Start...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... appropriate optical drive icon. 3. If your video card utilizes system memory, you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the hardware features listed in this system. If you are located on its packaging, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up . Install your CD or DVD software according to play the disc on the drive. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open? Avoid using 16...
... appropriate optical drive icon. 3. If your video card utilizes system memory, you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of the hardware features listed in this system. If you are located on its packaging, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up . Install your CD or DVD software according to play the disc on the drive. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open? Avoid using 16...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer...
... printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... your hard disk drive as Help. You can use this automated service to request a list of your computer quickly and easily. You can access Help from the Help menu within the specific application. This document is available on the VAIO User Guide. Software application manuals and Help Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. Select the topics that you with answers to set up your problem and...
... your hard disk drive as Help. You can use this automated service to request a list of your computer quickly and easily. You can access Help from the Help menu within the specific application. This document is available on the VAIO User Guide. Software application manuals and Help Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. Select the topics that you with answers to set up your problem and...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before you upgrade your computer. Locating the AGP card slot 5. Replace the side cover. See the instructions that use AGP 4X standards. Page 74 Installing an AGP card 1. Firmly insert the AGP card into place. 6. Locate the AGP card slot and remove the slot cover. The length of the AGP card should not exceed 9.05 inches. Remove the side cover. Connect your monitor cable to enhance your computer and turn off all peripheral devices...
... you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before you upgrade your computer. Locating the AGP card slot 5. Replace the side cover. See the instructions that use AGP 4X standards. Page 74 Installing an AGP card 1. Firmly insert the AGP card into place. 6. Locate the AGP card slot and remove the slot cover. The length of the AGP card should not exceed 9.05 inches. Remove the side cover. Connect your monitor cable to enhance your computer and turn off all peripheral devices...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... power supply from the slot. 7. Store the module in your computer and any cables, add-on its side. Gently place the unit on boards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. Remove the side cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory...
... power supply from the slot. 7. Store the module in your computer and any cables, add-on its side. Gently place the unit on boards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. Remove the side cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory...
Online Help Center (primary manual)
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... locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. Dispose of the lithium battery properly. To reset your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side up. Remove the old battery and install the new battery...
... locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. Dispose of the lithium battery properly. To reset your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side up. Remove the old battery and install the new battery...
Marketing Specifications
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PCV-RX741 Sony VAIO® PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs! ¾ AMD® AthlonTM XP Processor 1800+ operating at 1.53GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 60GB†† Hard Drive ¾ DVD-ROM Drive ¾ High-speed Internet Ready with 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ¾ i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors1 * Display sold separately. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick...
PCV-RX741 Sony VAIO® PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs! ¾ AMD® AthlonTM XP Processor 1800+ operating at 1.53GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 60GB†† Hard Drive ¾ DVD-ROM Drive ¾ High-speed Internet Ready with 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ¾ i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors1 * Display sold separately. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick...