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... locate audio files and use this service. The browser view displays your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - You can transfer the audio files to continue. You need Internet access from your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists on your computer. Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your computer to register and use EMD services...
... locate audio files and use this service. The browser view displays your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - You can transfer the audio files to continue. You need Internet access from your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists on your computer. Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your computer to register and use EMD services...
VAIO User Guide
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... a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your local retailer, from the computer 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 Sony VAIO Direct...
... a 6-pin connector. ❑ supply 10V to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be purchased from your local retailer, from the computer 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 Sony VAIO Direct...
VAIO User Guide
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... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you wish to restore. 65 The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions...
... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you wish to restore. 65 The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on, save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions...
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... device driver(s) from your computer. If your computer is already on, close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 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 the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel...
... device driver(s) from your computer. If your computer is already on, close all of the software applications that requires the driver installation. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 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 the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel...
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... specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys...
... specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys...
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... your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). See your Specifications...
... your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that drivers are installed properly, by changing your screen area to 800 x 600, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). See your Specifications...
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... appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that your printer may also help. Topic: 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 Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click...
... appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that your printer may also help. Topic: 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 Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click...
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... (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer. Click on the VAIO User Guide. Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. When you have questions about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www...
... (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer. Click on the VAIO User Guide. Most manuals for preinstalled software are also available online. When you have questions about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www...
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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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... disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating...
... disk or CD and click OK. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating...
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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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... Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
... Screen 61 Chapter 6 - 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 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual...
System Reference Manual
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...) indicates hard disk drive activity. 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. Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Off (no color) indicates 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...
...) indicates hard disk drive activity. 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. Stand by mode. On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Off (no color) indicates 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...
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...73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - 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...
...73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - 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...
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... panel 25 removing 24 slot - See I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal viii safety precautions viii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - 80 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...
... panel 25 removing 24 slot - See I /O slot specifications 76 icons, description of discs 3, 76 optical drive specifications 76 P passwords, user and supervisor 64 PCI add-in card 28 system memory 34 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 74 lithium battery disposal viii safety precautions viii lithium battery, replacing 30 M map - 80 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...
Marketing Specifications
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... change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are a multitude of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. read ) CD-ROM DRIVE 40X max. This personal computer is compatible with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 04/02 Rev. 1.00 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RX780G PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.20GHz† CACHE MEMORY...
... change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are a multitude of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. read ) CD-ROM DRIVE 40X max. This personal computer is compatible with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 04/02 Rev. 1.00 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RX780G PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.20GHz† CACHE MEMORY...