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... BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network... CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON ...
... BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network... CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON ...
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...radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been tested and found to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to comply with the limits for FCC-related matters...this manual could void your authority to this equipment. This device complies with the instructions, may result in a particular installation. Operation with FCC Class B limits may be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: SONY PCV-1112 PCV-7772 Responsible Party: Sony ...
...radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been tested and found to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to comply with the limits for FCC-related matters...this manual could void your authority to this equipment. This device complies with the instructions, may result in a particular installation. Operation with FCC Class B limits may be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: SONY PCV-1112 PCV-7772 Responsible Party: Sony ...
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... cable (1) Video cable adapter (2) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your system, how to use the basic features of your... computer. Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest ...
... cable (1) Video cable adapter (2) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Remote commander (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Quick Start-Provides basic information on setting up and registering your system, how to use the basic features of your... computer. Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest ...
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... any key on . Windows attempts to locate and close the application. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source...
... any key on . Windows attempts to locate and close the application. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source...
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... of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 58 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer. This support resource offers a variety of your VAIO computer. The Quick Start can find instructions on how to set up connection...
... of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 58 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer. This support resource offers a variety of your VAIO computer. The Quick Start can find instructions on how to set up connection...
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... product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick ...
... product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick ...
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.... For questions regarding your installed optical drives. iv VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties...
.... For questions regarding your installed optical drives. iv VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties...
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... in a residential installation. You are cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...PCV-7772 (RX series model) Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Operation is likely to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer...
... in a residential installation. You are cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...PCV-7772 (RX series model) Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Operation is likely to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer...
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...The telephone number provided may be provided to an incoming call 1-888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for repair or warranty information, please contact the... Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to state tariffs. viii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If requested, this equipment is causing harm to...
...The telephone number provided may be provided to an incoming call 1-888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for repair or warranty information, please contact the... Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to state tariffs. viii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If requested, this equipment is causing harm to...
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xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 26 To replace the...
xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 26 To replace the...
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Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk.
Turns system power on /off , or into Stand by mode. 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off switch Description Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk.
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6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket™ features. † To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the 6-pin i.LINK port on models equipped with Giga ... the back of the system. Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to a video cable (supplied). A 4-pin i.LINK cable cannot supply power to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to the device.
6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket™ features. † To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the 6-pin i.LINK port on models equipped with Giga ... the back of the system. Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to a video cable (supplied). A 4-pin i.LINK cable cannot supply power to an audio cable (supplied). Connects to the device.
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VIDEO1 INPUT - VIDEO OUTPUT - - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports Icon Label Area 8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon Label Area MONITOR USB MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO -
VIDEO1 INPUT - VIDEO OUTPUT - - VHF/UHF PHONE LINE Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports Icon Label Area 8 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon Label Area MONITOR USB MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO/VIDEO -
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... physically identical and have the same pinout. Two USB ports are located at the front, and four at the rear of the system. Ethernet 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports.
... physically identical and have the same pinout. Two USB ports are located at the front, and four at the rear of the system. Ethernet 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports.
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... comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to a computer. Telephone and Modem Line Jacks The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Microphone, Headphones, and Line In...
... comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to a computer. Telephone and Modem Line Jacks The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical, but have identical connections. 12 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Microphone, Headphones, and Line In...
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..., based on page 51). Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card.* Available for expansion. Occupied by a fax/modem card. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on the configuration you purchased. Slot No. 5 Slot No. 4 Slot No...
..., based on page 51). Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card.* Available for expansion. Occupied by a fax/modem card. 14 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on the configuration you purchased. Slot No. 5 Slot No. 4 Slot No...
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... menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. from the menu bar. Press for modifying the system configuration. If an item has a triangle ( ) to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS ...Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each...
... menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. from the menu bar. Press for modifying the system configuration. If an item has a triangle ( ) to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS ...Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each...
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...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move the mouse or press a key. Power is reactivated when you to elapse before your computer. The System hibernates option enables you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,...a descriptive name, and then click OK. Power is reactivated when you use your computer goes in minutes) before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for Turn off monitor, and...
...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move the mouse or press a key. Power is reactivated when you to elapse before your computer. The System hibernates option enables you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,...a descriptive name, and then click OK. Power is reactivated when you use your computer goes in minutes) before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for Turn off monitor, and...
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20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
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Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-on these tabs and slide the side panel towards ...you. 5 Lift up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Shut down your computer and...
Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket) 24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-on these tabs and slide the side panel towards ...you. 5 Lift up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Shut down your computer and...