Quick Start Guide
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...of such software is subject to this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this manual or the information contained herein at... or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. 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 i.LINK are...
...of such software is subject to this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this manual or the information contained herein at... or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. 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 i.LINK are...
Quick Start Guide
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... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick 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 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 ...
... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick 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 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 ...
Quick Start Guide
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... writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK®...
... writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26 It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK®...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 computer's preinstalled hardware? You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding the...
... 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 computer's preinstalled hardware? You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding the...
System Reference Manual
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... FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of the computer, and may not be completed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machinereadable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory...
... FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of the computer, and may not be completed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...computer may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machinereadable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory...
System Reference Manual
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...To replace the side panel (PCV-RX series model 27 Installing an Add-on Card 28 Removing the slot cover 29 Installing an add-on card 30 Installing an Add-On Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Removing a Memory Module 36 Installing Memory Modules 39 Removing a Slot ...Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO ...
...To replace the side panel (PCV-RX series model 27 Installing an Add-on Card 28 Removing the slot cover 29 Installing an add-on card 30 Installing an Add-On Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Removing a Memory Module 36 Installing Memory Modules 39 Removing a Slot ...Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO ...
System Reference Manual
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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. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped...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 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal ...
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. Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped...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 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel. 4 Press up on cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal ...
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...computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 24). ✍ Remove the power supply to access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! 36 VAIO ...Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. * ...
...computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 24). ✍ Remove the power supply to access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! 36 VAIO ...Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. * ...
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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. Store the module in a static-free bag.
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Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DDR-DIMM 2 DDR-DIMM 1 Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 7 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module into the socket.
Press down here Handles Pin 1 side DDR-DIMM 2 DDR-DIMM 1 Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 7 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module into the socket.
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DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 52 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) to the small triangle located on the memory module slot of the system board.
DDR-DIMM1 DDR-DIMM2 52 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots Memory module (DDR-DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) to the small triangle located on the memory module slot of the system board.
System Reference Manual
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...Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Meaning The...on your system from time to time. The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to the clear position. Invalid entry in a conflict. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found . No additional PCI ...
...Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Meaning The...on your system from time to time. The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to the clear position. Invalid entry in a conflict. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found . No additional PCI ...
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DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller 72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
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74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Resource 0x000000F0-0x000000FF 0x000003F2-0x000003F5 0x000003F7-0x000003F7 0x00000378-0x0000037F 0x00000060-0x00000060 0x00000064-0x00000064 0x0000002E-0x0000002F 0x00000295-0x00000296 0x00000240-0x00000247...) Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Sony Memory Stick controller (WB) SiS PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems™ AC'97 Modem...
74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Resource 0x000000F0-0x000000FF 0x000003F2-0x000003F5 0x000003F7-0x000003F7 0x00000378-0x0000037F 0x00000060-0x00000060 0x00000064-0x00000064 0x0000002E-0x0000002F 0x00000295-0x00000296 0x00000240-0x00000247...) Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Sony Memory Stick controller (WB) SiS PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems™ AC'97 Modem...
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...-plated contacts 2.5 V PC2700 DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered, 64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2* 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays...Controller* See online specifications sheet for details. Video memory See online specifications sheet for details. DDR-DIMM memory modules must be 2.5 volts, PC2700, 4-clock between sockets and 64-bit or 42-bit 133 MHz SDRAM. 78 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level...
...-plated contacts 2.5 V PC2700 DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered, 64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1* 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2* 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays...Controller* See online specifications sheet for details. Video memory See online specifications sheet for details. DDR-DIMM memory modules must be 2.5 volts, PC2700, 4-clock between sockets and 64-bit or 42-bit 133 MHz SDRAM. 78 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level...
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... VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 73 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 43 I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory ...L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal ix safety precautions ix lithium battery, replacing 33 M map - See system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 36 specifications 78 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor - See processor modem - See ...
... VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 73 I/O connectors i.LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in, headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 43 I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory ...L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal ix safety precautions ix lithium battery, replacing 33 M map - See system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 36 specifications 78 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor - See processor modem - See ...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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... and writing data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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... and writing data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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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 RX series m odel) 1 ... and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- 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 RX series m odel) 1 ... and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About VAIO Action Setup About the Sony Software Window Design Page 34
... section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About VAIO Action Setup About the Sony Software Window Design Page 34
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... functionality of your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 42 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at 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 ...
... functionality of your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 42 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at 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 ...