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...terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with functions that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. 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... this product. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is a U.S. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part, may apply)....
...terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with functions that are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. 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... this product. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is a U.S. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part, may apply)....
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... 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 drive information....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 enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
... 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 drive information....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 enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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...1. 12 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media. 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 ...
...1. 12 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick® media. 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 ...
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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 ... for 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 ... for 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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...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 compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. 27 About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data ...
...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 compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. 27 About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data ...
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...memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 If your computer... still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by viewing the online specifications sheet. Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet...
...memory modules that are installed on your system by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 If your computer... still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by viewing the online specifications sheet. Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet...
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... or telephone (toll charges may apply). Some of the IBM Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without prior written approval... transported or used outside the United States. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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, ...
... or telephone (toll charges may apply). Some of the IBM Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without prior written approval... transported or used outside the United States. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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, ...
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xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 ... 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...
xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 System Board 51 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 ... 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...
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... 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status and Error ...
... 78 L2 Cache ...78 Graphics ...78 Audio ...79 Communications 79 Giga Pocket I/O 79 I /O Address Map 73 Memory Map 75 IRQ Settings 76 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords 68 Beep Code Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status and Error ...
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Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. See online specifications sheet for details. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. See online specifications sheet for details. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
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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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...in fire. When the values are different from their default settings (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 16). 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may need to their default values. from the main menu using the right ...Upgrading and Maintaining Components 33 Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Otherwise it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated.
...in fire. When the values are different from their default settings (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 16). 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may need to their default values. from the main menu using the right ...Upgrading and Maintaining Components 33 Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Otherwise it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated.
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36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to PCV-RX models only. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove...
36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to PCV-RX models only. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your computer's memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules. ! By default, your body before handling the memory module. 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove...
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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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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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...Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory module and configuration as shown in size and speed between sockets. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships ... in your body before handling a memory module. 3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to PCV-RX models only. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. The DDR-DIMM memory modules can vary in the following table...
...Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on page 36). ! The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory module and configuration as shown in size and speed between sockets. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships ... in your body before handling a memory module. 3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to PCV-RX models only. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 39 Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. The DDR-DIMM memory modules can vary in the following table...
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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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After restarting your 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 handles lock into the slot on the computer. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 41 8 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the ... models only. 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 Side Panel" on page 26). 11 Reconnect the power...
After restarting your 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 handles lock into the slot on the computer. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 41 8 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the ... models only. 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 Side Panel" on page 26). 11 Reconnect the power...
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...power to 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... where the hard drive is located. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (...
...power to 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... where the hard drive is located. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (...
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Only one expansion slot can be used at a time. 51 i.LINK Header (to front panel) Memory Processor CPU Fan Keyboard, Mouse Printer, Monitor, i.LINK USB3, USB4, S/P DIF Out USB5, USB6, Ethernet Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In ...
Only one expansion slot can be used at a time. 51 i.LINK Header (to front panel) Memory Processor CPU Fan Keyboard, Mouse Printer, Monitor, i.LINK USB3, USB4, S/P DIF Out USB5, USB6, Ethernet Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In ...