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... 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 Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW ... Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
... 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 Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW ... Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
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...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 Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ...
...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 Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ...
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... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 The Internet Electronic Program Guide...
... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 The Internet Electronic Program Guide...
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.... 2 Point to Accessories, point to troubleshoot problems you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to complete the registration process. Communicate with a Support Representative to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. If you are not able to register your...
.... 2 Point to Accessories, point to troubleshoot problems you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to complete the registration process. Communicate with a Support Representative to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. If you are not able to register your...
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... power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 To access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the loss of my...
... power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 To access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the loss of my...
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...problem occurs. To Use the System Restore Wizard 1 Click Start in Windows XP? A submenu appears on -screen instructions to restore your computer to restore your system or create a custom restore point. 46 How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® ... restore points. ❑ Enables you to undo changes. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Software Your computer may not be supplied with the restore points. ❑ Performs restorations that enables you purchased. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance...
...problem occurs. To Use the System Restore Wizard 1 Click Start in Windows XP? A submenu appears on -screen instructions to restore your computer to restore your system or create a custom restore point. 46 How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® ... restore points. ❑ Enables you to undo changes. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Software Your computer may not be supplied with the restore points. ❑ Performs restorations that enables you purchased. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance...
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This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47
This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47
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... The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If your computer is equipped... Windows to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, use the System Recovery CD...correct certain problems. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on ... the original, preinstalled software are experiencing with your computer's optical drive. You can reinstall a specific application...automatically. ✍ If your computer. If you to reinstall your computer or peripheral hardware. Using the...
... The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. If your computer is equipped... Windows to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer, use the System Recovery CD...correct certain problems. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on ... the original, preinstalled software are experiencing with your computer's optical drive. You can reinstall a specific application...automatically. ✍ If your computer. If you to reinstall your computer or peripheral hardware. Using the...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 57 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 57 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
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... space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and...
... space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and...
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...software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you purchased. The Help file appears. Software support is located in this section, depending on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. To view... the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of charge for Sony software applications by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired ...
...software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you purchased. The Help file appears. Software support is located in this section, depending on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. To view... the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of charge for Sony software applications by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired ...
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.... 5 check pricing and availability for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. 6 access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers...
.... 5 check pricing and availability for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. 6 access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers...
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... Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application issue 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Contacting Sony for Help and Support Sony Customer Information Services Center If...
... Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application issue 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Contacting Sony for Help and Support Sony Customer Information Services Center If...
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... 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. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
... 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. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony...
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...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. Your computer may not be equipped with all...controls, ports, and jacks may vary, based on the hardware configuration of the VAIO® Digital Studio™ computer. Your computer's components may vary from the exterior of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." 1 For details on the model and features...
...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. Your computer may not be equipped with all...controls, ports, and jacks may vary, based on the hardware configuration of the VAIO® Digital Studio™ computer. Your computer's components may vary from the exterior of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." 1 For details on the model and features...
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USB 2.0 technology supports high/full/low-speed USB devices. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at ... the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
USB 2.0 technology supports high/full/low-speed USB devices. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at ... the system. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. 10 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
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...component. * Applicable to all open applications, turn off the power to PCV-RX models only. Hold the memory module only by a service technician. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. or double-sided and installed in the following...new memory module(s) from its edges to 1.0 GB. 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). ! Your model may ship with at least 512 MB of the memory module and...
...component. * Applicable to all open applications, turn off the power to PCV-RX models only. Hold the memory module only by a service technician. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. or double-sided and installed in the following...new memory module(s) from its edges to 1.0 GB. 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). ! Your model may ship with at least 512 MB of the memory module and...
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CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
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The number of beeps your system produces. If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 69 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
The number of beeps your system produces. If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. Miscellaneous Technical Information 69 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred.
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Chipset See online specifications sheet for details. AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) One AGP slot 77 Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. ✍ System configuration may not include all of the hardware features discussed in this section. Processor See online specifications sheet for details. Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased.
Chipset See online specifications sheet for details. AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) One AGP slot 77 Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. ✍ System configuration may not include all of the hardware features discussed in this section. Processor See online specifications sheet for details. Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased.