ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Features2Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder (For models with Giga Pocket features)3VAIO AV Applications4DVD-RW drive (Not available on all models)5DVD-ROM drive (Not available on all models)6CD-RW drive (Not available on all models)7CD-ROM drive (Not available on all models)8i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface9VAIO Smart™ keyboard10Sony audio and video quality11Microsoft Windows XP operating system12Preinstalled software13Communications14Exceptional performance15Unpacking Your Computer16Computer and supplied accessories (Not available for all models)17Manuals18Recovery CDs19Other20Software Library21To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer22Planning your work space23Locating Controls and Connectors24Front Panel Overview25Back Panel Overview28Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer31To Set Up Your Computer32Connecting a CRT display (monitor)33Connecting the speakers34Connecting the keyboard and mouse35Connecting the modem cable and power cords36To Turn on and Register Your Computer38Turning on your computer39Registering your computer40Setting up your dial-up connection41To Use the Stand by Mode43Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Stand by key44Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar45Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Power button46Setting the computer enter Stand by mode automatically47Resuming from Stand by mode48Stand by mode indicators49To Use the System Hibernate Mode50Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode51To Shut Down Your Computer52Turning off your computer53About the Power switch54VAIO Action Setup55Shortcut Keys56Changing the Settings of the S Keys57To Change the Sony Software Window Design58Changing the window design59Configuring Your VAIO Computer60Hard Disk Drive Partition61Defragmenting your hard disk drive62i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility63Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device64To Enable Ethernet Connectivity65Enabling the Ethernet connection66About the Software on Your Computer67Overview of Software Applications68System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)71To Use the System Recovery CD(s)72Full restore with format73Using the System Recovery CD(s)74To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)75Using the Application Recovery CD(s)76To Use the Driver Recovery CD77Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD78Troubleshooting79Topics80To contact Sony for technical support86Notes on Use87The power source88Disposal of the lithium battery89Handling the computer system90Moisture condensation91Upgrading the computer system92Handling a CRT display93Using the hard disk drive94Handling floppy disks95Handling CD or DVD media96Cleaning CD or DVD media97For Answers to Your Software Questions98Sony Service Center99Resources102Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer103Overview104Before you upgrade your computer105To Remove the Side Cover106Removing the side cover107To Insert a PCI Add-on Card108Inserting an add-on card109To Add Memory110Removing memory111Installing memory112To Replace the Lithium Battery113Replacing the lithium battery114To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive115Installing an additional hard disk drive116To Replace the Side Cover118Replacing the side cover119Size: 2.15 MBPages: 119Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference ManualTable of ContentsNOTICE2Owner’s Record2Safety Information and Caution3DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties3DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties3CD-RW Laser Diode Properties3CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties3Regulatory Information5Declaration of Conformity5FCC Part 686Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)6Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)6Disposal of Lithium Battery7Industry Canada Notice8Avis de l’Industrie Canada8Contents9Identifying Components13Front View14Drives15Buttons and Switches16Indicators17Connectors18Rear View19Icons20I/O Connectors22Keyboard and Mouse Ports22USB Ports22Ethernet Port22Serial Port23Printer/Parallel Port23Monitor Port24Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks24Telephone and Line Jacks25S/P DIF Optical Out Port25i.LINK (IEEE1394) Ports26Expansion Slots27Configuring Your System29Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility30Changing the Display's Power Management Settings31Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components37Removing the Side Cover38Replacing the Side Cover39Removing a PCI Add-in Card40Installing a PCI Add-In Card42Replacing the Lithium Battery44Removing a Memory Module47Installing System Memory49Removing a Slot Cover53Covering an Open I/O Slot54Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive55To identify additional hard disk space59Removing the Power Supply60Replacing the Power Supply61System Board63Memory Module (RIMM) Slots64Power Supply and Aux Power Headers65CLR CMOS Jumper67CMOS Setup Options69Main Screen71Advanced Screen73Power Screen75Boot Screen76Exit Screen77Miscellaneous Technical Information79User and Supervisor Passwords80Beep Code Error Messages81PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages82DMA Channel Assignments84System I/O Address Map85Memory Map87IRQ Summary88Specifications89Processors89Chipset89AGP Bus89PCI Bus90Memory Modules90Memory Configurations90L2 Cache90Graphics90Audio91Communications91Giga Pocket I/O91I/O and Expansion Slots92Floppy Disk Drive and Controller92Hard Drives and Controller92Optical Drives92System BIOS93Index95A95B95C95D95E95F95G96H96I96K96L96M96O96P96R96S97U97Size: 2.17 MBPages: 98Language: EnglishOpen manual
