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... computer to continue. The browser view displays your computer to locate audio files and use this service. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables...
... computer to continue. The browser view displays your computer to locate audio files and use this service. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables...
VAIO User Guide
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... to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. Sony computer supplies, accessories...
... to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. Sony computer supplies, accessories...
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...(s) 1 Turn on your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Reinstalling an individual software application may be in Windows to run the Application Recovery utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer's optical drive. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you wish to restore...
...(s) 1 Turn on your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Reinstalling an individual software application may be in Windows to run the Application Recovery utility. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer's optical drive. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you wish to restore...
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... the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance...
... the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. You must be in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance...
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...+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 69 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem...
...+EPP options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to Save and Exit. 69 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem...
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... start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers...
... start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If necessary, remove the disc and check that are preinstalled on your computer, see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your computer's video RAM. To improve video resolution, verify that drivers are located on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers...
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... is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer 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 came with your printer for the disk or CD and...
... is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are installing a recently manufactured printer 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 came with your printer for the disk or CD and...
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... models.) The User Guide is available on your computer's hardware. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for some applications. This document is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. This service provides you want to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer quickly and easily. When you have questions about your hard disk drive...
... models.) The User Guide is available on your computer's hardware. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for some applications. This document is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. This service provides you want to VAIO Help and Support Center. 2. Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your computer quickly and easily. When you have questions about your hard disk drive...
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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...
Quick Start Guide
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... on . 53 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 included 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 in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
... on . 53 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 included 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 in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click...
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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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... Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder...
... Simple DVD Maker 33 slot cover 61 Smart Capture 33 Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 28 Adobe Photoshop Elements 28 Adobe Premiere LE 28 America Online 29 application manuals 65 AT&T WorldNet Service 29 audio problems 48 CD playback problems 47 CLIÉ Converter 29 DigitalPrint 29 driver recovery 44 DVDit! for VAIO PCs 29 DVgate 30 EarthLink Network Total Access 30 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder...
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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...
System Reference Manual
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...26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing a Memory Module 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - CMOS...
...26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing a Memory Module 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 66 DMA Channel Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - CMOS...
System Reference Manual
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... the computer is turned off, or in Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by indicator Description On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Stand by mode. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by mode, ready to use.
... the computer is turned off, or in Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by indicator Description On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Stand by mode. On (blue) indicates the computer is in hibernation mode. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Power/Stand by mode, ready to use.
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... 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery viii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional drive 39 E Energy Star iii error messages beep codes 65 PCI configuration 66 expansion slots 14 specifications for 76 expansion slots - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility...
... 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery viii DMA channel assignments 68 drive installing additional drive 39 E Energy Star iii error messages beep codes 65 PCI configuration 66 expansion slots 14 specifications for 76 expansion slots - Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See lithium battery beep codes 65 BIOS Setup Utility...
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... VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 38 I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory module 33 PCI add-in card 26 side panel 24 slot cover 37 replacing 25 side panel 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See system memory rear view 7 I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications...
... VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 69 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 38 I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory module 33 PCI add-in card 26 side panel 24 slot cover 37 replacing 25 side panel 25 replacing lithium battery 30 resolution - See system memory rear view 7 I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications...
Marketing Specifications
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... SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 28.5 lbs. CD-ROM Read FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive VIDEO & GRAPHICS SIS650 Integrated Graphics with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in part without notice. This personal computer...
... SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) VAIO Smart™ Keyboard PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 28.5 lbs. CD-ROM Read FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive VIDEO & GRAPHICS SIS650 Integrated Graphics with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in part without notice. This personal computer...