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...any time without written permission is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and ...As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product. The targeted products are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or...
...any time without written permission is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network Walkman, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and ...As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product. The targeted products are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or...
Quick Start Guide
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... Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical... Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that...
... Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 16 Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical... Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports that...
Quick Start Guide
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... media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Audio L In jack/Audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (supplied). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing ...data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by ...
... media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Audio L In jack/Audio R In jack Connection for a video cable (supplied). About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing ...data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by ...
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It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the ... optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the ... optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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...button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections ...For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the back. 27 About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive ...
...button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections ...For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the back. 27 About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive ...
System Reference Manual
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... 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52...
... 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52...
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...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 the side panel and set aside. To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Shut down your computer... and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 ...
...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 the side panel and set aside. To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Shut down your computer... and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 ...
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... metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. * Applicable to PCV-RX models only. Before opening the system unit, save and close all...
... metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. * Applicable to PCV-RX models only. Before opening the system unit, save and close all...
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Upgrading and Maintaining Components 37 Removing a memory module (PCV-RZ series model)
Upgrading and Maintaining Components 37 Removing a memory module (PCV-RZ series model)
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Store the module in a static-free bag. 38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a memory module (PCV-RX series model) ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply (applicable to PCV-RX models only). 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
Store the module in a static-free bag. 38 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a memory module (PCV-RX series model) ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply (applicable to PCV-RX models only). 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
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... type, size and speed of memory and is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 512 MB... SDRAM depending on page 36). ! The DDR-DIMM memory modules can vary in either socket. ...
... type, size and speed of memory and is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 512 MB... SDRAM depending on page 36). ! The DDR-DIMM memory modules can vary in either socket. ...
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...computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make the proper configurations. * Applicable to press down on each side of the module until the module is fully seated. ✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to PCV-RX models... at both corners until the handles lock into the slot on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into place. 9 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model)" on page 50).* 10 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the...
...computer, the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make the proper configurations. * Applicable to press down on each side of the module until the module is fully seated. ✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to PCV-RX models... at both corners until the handles lock into the slot on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into place. 9 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model)" on page 50).* 10 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the...
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Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to... files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 36). ! Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis...
Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to... files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 36). ! Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis...
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Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings ✍ Models equipped with Giga Pocket features may require increased system resources due to additional hardware. 67
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings ✍ Models equipped with Giga Pocket features may require increased system resources due to additional hardware. 67
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports... that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables ...
... while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports... that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables ...
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...Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light... is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access...
...Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light... is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access...
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It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 17 Front panel (PCV- RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See...5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 17 Front panel (PCV- RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See...5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About the Side Panel About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory ...
... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About the Side Panel About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory ...
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See the online specifications sheet for PCV-RX series model only) 1. Removing a memory module 1. Remove the side panel. To remove the power supply (for details about the amount of memory installed in your local retailer. Pull the tab that secures the power supply unit to .... About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices. 3. See Before upgrading your computer and all available memory slots filled. Store the module in your printer. 2. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Unplug your computer. Your computer may vary, ...
See the online specifications sheet for PCV-RX series model only) 1. Removing a memory module 1. Remove the side panel. To remove the power supply (for details about the amount of memory installed in your local retailer. Pull the tab that secures the power supply unit to .... About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices. 3. See Before upgrading your computer and all available memory slots filled. Store the module in your printer. 2. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Unplug your computer. Your computer may vary, ...