Quick Start Guide
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... customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are available to current retail versions. registered trademark of Sony. Model Number: Serial Number: 2 Reproduction in whole or in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. reserves the right to change without written permission is an international program that...
... customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are available to current retail versions. registered trademark of Sony. Model Number: Serial Number: 2 Reproduction in whole or in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. reserves the right to change without written permission is an international program that...
Quick Start Guide
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... the VAIO computer model purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 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...
... the VAIO computer model purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 not available for information on supplied accessories. ** A DVI monitor port 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...
... 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 not available for information on supplied accessories. ** A DVI monitor port 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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... the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Log on -screen instructions...
... the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to reinstall the device driver(s) using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). A shortcut menu appears. 4 Click Properties. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Log on -screen instructions...
System Reference Manual
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... in part without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machinereadable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
... in part without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machinereadable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
System Reference Manual
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...) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - 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 side panel (PCV-RX series model 27 Installing an Add-on Card 28 Removing the slot cover 29 Installing an add...
...) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - 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 side panel (PCV-RX series model 27 Installing an Add-on Card 28 Removing the slot cover 29 Installing an add...
System Reference Manual
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... the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. 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 access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models...
... the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 49).* ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. 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 access the memory modules underneath.* 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models...
System Reference Manual
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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...
System Reference Manual
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... Ethernet 14.4 Kbps maximum 400 Mbps, OHCI chip set 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX * Installed modem may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. Specifications 79 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors See...
... Ethernet 14.4 Kbps maximum 400 Mbps, OHCI chip set 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX * Installed modem may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. Specifications 79 Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors See...
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... PCI slots are available for expansion. (See online specifications sheet for details.) One slot for an AGP card. 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. Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) One 4-pin port on the front panel One 6-pin port on the rear panel * Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds...
... PCI slots are available for expansion. (See online specifications sheet for details.) One slot for an AGP card. 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. Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) One 4-pin port on the front panel One 6-pin port on the rear panel * Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds...
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... 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 slots F fax/modem - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43 CPU - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal...
... 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 slots F fax/modem - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43 CPU - See processor D display, power management 17 disposal...
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..., headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 43 I/O slot specifications 80 icons, description of discs 3, 81 P panel 26 removing 24 passwords, user and supervisor 68 PCI add-on card 31 system memory 39 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal ix safety precautions ix lithium battery, replacing 33 M map - See processor modem - 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 -
..., headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 43 I/O slot specifications 80 icons, description of discs 3, 81 P panel 26 removing 24 passwords, user and supervisor 68 PCI add-on card 31 system memory 39 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal ix safety precautions ix lithium battery, replacing 33 M map - See processor modem - 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 -
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... battery properly. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Unplug your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. To locate a Service Center near you may have made to the BIOS settings. Resetting the computer's date and time To reset your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you do not wish to customize your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium battery. RZ series...
... battery properly. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Unplug your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. To locate a Service Center near you may have made to the BIOS settings. Resetting the computer's date and time To reset your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you do not wish to customize your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium battery. RZ series...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Log on the new drive. 14. Select Manage. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Page 54 Connect the second drive connector...
... power connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Log on the new drive. 14. Select Manage. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Page 54 Connect the second drive connector...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...; Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to select the Application Recovery CD. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. You are displayed. 11...
...; Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver you want to select the Application Recovery CD. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. You are displayed. 11...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... drives, cards, and memory modules that you are installed on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. You can I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. How do I change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Select the Advanced tab from the shortcut menu. 2. I /O Device Configuration and press Enter. 5. Right-click on your VAIO computer...
... drives, cards, and memory modules that you are installed on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. You can I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. How do I change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Select the Advanced tab from the shortcut menu. 2. I /O Device Configuration and press Enter. 5. Right-click on your VAIO computer...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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....) 2. Locate the files and folders you to compatible digital music devices. Point to a CD using the installed CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Your installed optical disc drive may not be supplied with preinstalled Sony software? The System Restore wizard dialog box appears. 5. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into your computer. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on -screen instructions to restore your computer, create custom audio CDs...
....) 2. Locate the files and folders you to compatible digital music devices. Point to a CD using the installed CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Your installed optical disc drive may not be supplied with preinstalled Sony software? The System Restore wizard dialog box appears. 5. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into your computer. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on -screen instructions to restore your computer, create custom audio CDs...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific emulation information. Click Start in the list and...
... the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific emulation information. Click Start in the list and...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 4. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. In these Help files, you to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access software Help files: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
... Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 4. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. In these Help files, you to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access software Help files: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
Marketing Specifications
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... Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • Memory Stick® Media Slot • Programmable VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to Hard Drive capacity. rewrite / 2X max. Digital Video Network Smart Capture - 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 Sony. Internet access...
... Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • Memory Stick® Media Slot • Programmable VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to Hard Drive capacity. rewrite / 2X max. Digital Video Network Smart Capture - 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 Sony. Internet access...