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... whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification 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...
... whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable Power cord Mouse Modem cable Keyboard *The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased.
... on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable Power cord Mouse Modem cable Keyboard *The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased.
Quick Start Guide
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... the supplied power cord. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is available on the system purchased. About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections...
... the supplied power cord. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is available on the system purchased. About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections...
Quick Start Guide
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... Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 54 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
... Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow exclamation mark. 54 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
System Reference Manual
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.... Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. 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 Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network...
.... Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. 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 Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD, Network...
System Reference Manual
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...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 - 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...
...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 - 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...
System Reference Manual
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... "Removing the Side Panel" on page 24). ✍ Remove the power supply to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace...
... "Removing the Side Panel" on page 24). ✍ Remove the power supply to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace...
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... Graphics Port SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (Sony) Motherboard resources Motherboard resources SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Sony Advanced Encoder Board(KernelStreaming) Realtek® RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed...
... Graphics Port SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (Sony) Motherboard resources Motherboard resources SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Sony Advanced Encoder Board(KernelStreaming) Realtek® RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller ✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed...
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... I/O* Rear Front Audio L/R In jack Video/S-Video In jack Video/S-Video Out jack Audio L/R Out jack VHF/UHF port Video/S-Video In jack Audio L/R In jack * System configuration may not support this speed. See the online specification sheet for details. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. † This modem is capable of downloading at this technology or operate at 56 Kbps. Software...
... I/O* Rear Front Audio L/R In jack Video/S-Video In jack Video/S-Video Out jack Audio L/R Out jack VHF/UHF port Video/S-Video In jack Audio L/R In jack * System configuration may not support this speed. See the online specification sheet for details. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. † This modem is capable of downloading at this technology or operate at 56 Kbps. Software...
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... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks USB 2.0 ports* AGP slot PCI slots CNR slot IDE headers i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports One connection for details. * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for speaker power cable...
... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks USB 2.0 ports* AGP slot PCI slots CNR slot IDE headers i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports One connection for details. * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for speaker power cable...
System Reference Manual
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...Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery ix DMA channel assignments 72 E Energy Star iii error messages beep codes...
...Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium battery ix DMA channel assignments 72 E Energy Star iii error messages beep codes...
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...- See I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory module 36 panel 24 slot cover 42 replacing 26 panel 26 replacing lithium battery 33 resolution - See communications monitor - See i.LINK installing PCI add-on card installing 31 PCI bus specifications 78 power connector 53 power management, configuring 17 processor specifications 77, 78 R RAM - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O online specifications 1 Optical drive performance of 8 IEEE 1394 - See system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 36 specifications 78 messages error 69...
...- See I /O connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory module 36 panel 24 slot cover 42 replacing 26 panel 26 replacing lithium battery 33 resolution - See communications monitor - See i.LINK installing PCI add-on card installing 31 PCI bus specifications 78 power connector 53 power management, configuring 17 processor specifications 77, 78 R RAM - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O online specifications 1 Optical drive performance of 8 IEEE 1394 - See system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 36 specifications 78 messages error 69...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... BIOS settings. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. RZ series m odel) 7. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
... BIOS settings. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. RZ series m odel) 7. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... series model only) Push up on the bottom tab on the drive holder to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Reconnect the power and drive cables to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 14. Connect the second power connector to the original hard disk drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Select Manage...
... series model only) Push up on the bottom tab on the drive holder to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Reconnect the power and drive cables to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 14. Connect the second power connector to the original hard disk drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Select Manage...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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.... Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to select the option, Install from the optical drive. 15. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. You are displayed. 11. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Properties. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the...
.... Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to select the option, Install from the optical drive. 15. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. You are displayed. 11. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Click Properties. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... keys. 6. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7. You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Why is placed over its location. 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen...
... keys. 6. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7. You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Why is placed over its location. 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... copy to undo changes. You can copy files to recordable media, using Windows XP 1. To Use the System Restore Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click All Programs. 2. Your installed optical disc drive may not be supplied with all of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system that enables you to restore your computer to compatible digital music devices. You can play music on the hardware configuration purchased.
... copy to undo changes. You can copy files to recordable media, using Windows XP 1. To Use the System Restore Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click All Programs. 2. Your installed optical disc drive may not be supplied with all of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system that enables you to restore your computer to compatible digital music devices. You can play music on the hardware configuration purchased.
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... infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your computer...
... infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on -screen instructions to the manual that your computer...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or by pointing to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1. Each preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
... find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or by pointing to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1. Each preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
Marketing Specifications
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... respective owners. other trademarks are trademarks of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. write / 10X max. Internet access required; read) CD-ROM 40X max. Network File Sharing OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Sony PCs use . *** DVD compatibility is not universal. 1 i.LINK is a trademark of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Digital Video Network Smart Capture - RW / CD-RW - * Display sold...
... respective owners. other trademarks are trademarks of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. write / 10X max. Internet access required; read) CD-ROM 40X max. Network File Sharing OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Sony PCs use . *** DVD compatibility is not universal. 1 i.LINK is a trademark of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Digital Video Network Smart Capture - RW / CD-RW - * Display sold...