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... their respective owners. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to online service providers may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are located on the back of Sony. Owner's Record The... Financial services may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Software specifications are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to this manual or ... number when you call your VAIO® computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are subject to Users © 2001...
... their respective owners. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Updates and additions to online service providers may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are located on the back of Sony. Owner's Record The... Financial services may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Software specifications are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to this manual or ... number when you call your VAIO® computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are subject to Users © 2001...
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... install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Refer servicing to...Laser Diode Properties Laser output Wave Length 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! For CD-RW: Danger - The use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be...
... install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Refer servicing to...Laser Diode Properties Laser output Wave Length 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! For CD-RW: Danger - The use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be...
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...Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be attached to operate this computer product. This device complies with the instructions, may result in interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined ..., including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules.
...Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be attached to operate this computer product. This device complies with the instructions, may result in interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined ..., including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules.
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...ringing in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the RENs should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Repair of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to ...the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of this information into your facsimile, see your right to file ...
...ringing in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the RENs should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Repair of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to ...the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of this information into your facsimile, see your right to file ...
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.... La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be prohibited. Telephone Consumer... Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may present a fire or...
.... La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be prohibited. Telephone Consumer... Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may present a fire or...
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Identifying Components Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Rear View ...6 Icons ...7 I/O Connectors 9 Expansion Slots 13 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Panel 23 Replacing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Side Panel 25 xi Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 20 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information and Caution iii Regulatory Information v FCC Part 68 vi ...
Identifying Components Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Rear View ...6 Icons ...7 I/O Connectors 9 Expansion Slots 13 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Panel 23 Replacing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Side Panel 25 xi Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 20 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information and Caution iii Regulatory Information v FCC Part 68 vi ...
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...-IN Connector 60 AUX-IN Connector 61 Configuration Jumper 62 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 76 xii VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 26 Removing an Add-in Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing...
...-IN Connector 60 AUX-IN Connector 61 Configuration Jumper 62 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 76 xii VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 26 Removing an Add-in Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing...
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Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO® Computer.
Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO® Computer.
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The average data transfer rate is 14X (2100 kbytes/s). ‡ Data on a CD-RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X, or 8X, depending on the speed you select. ** Data on the CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 kbytes/s). †† Data on a CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, or 4X, depending on the speed you select. ‡‡ Data on the CD-ROM is read at a variable...
The average data transfer rate is 14X (2100 kbytes/s). ‡ Data on a CD-RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X, or 8X, depending on the speed you select. ** Data on the CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 kbytes/s). †† Data on a CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, or 4X, depending on the speed you select. ‡‡ Data on the CD-ROM is read at a variable...
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Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO® Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Eject hole CD-RW disceject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button CD-RW disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode.
Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO® Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Eject hole CD-RW disceject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button CD-RW disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode.
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Indicators Identifying Components 5 Diskette drive access Power/Standby Hard disk drive access FRNTPNLC.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is turned off or in standby mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is in hibernate mode. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. On (amber) indicates hard disk drive activity. On (green) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use.
Indicators Identifying Components 5 Diskette drive access Power/Standby Hard disk drive access FRNTPNLC.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is turned off or in standby mode. Off (no color) indicates the computer is in hibernate mode. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. On (amber) indicates hard disk drive activity. On (green) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use.
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Icons Identifying Components 7 Icon labels OM04692X.VSD Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (microphone) jack
Icons Identifying Components 7 Icon labels OM04692X.VSD Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack (audio) MIC (microphone) jack
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8 VAIO® Reference Manual Icon Description MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack) TELEPHONE (for phone) i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface Ethernet connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX) (This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone into this connector.)
8 VAIO® Reference Manual Icon Description MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack) TELEPHONE (for phone) i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface Ethernet connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX) (This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone into this connector.)
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The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. KEYBOARD MOUSE 2 2 3 1 3 1 4 6 5 4 6 5 KY0002.VS USB Connectors The USB connectors are located at the rear of the system. KY0003.VS 1 6 9 5 KY0057.VSD Identifying Components 9 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. They are physically identical and have the same pinout. KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. USB1 USB2 USB3 SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male ...
The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. KEYBOARD MOUSE 2 2 3 1 3 1 4 6 5 4 6 5 KY0002.VS USB Connectors The USB connectors are located at the rear of the system. KY0003.VS 1 6 9 5 KY0057.VSD Identifying Components 9 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. They are physically identical and have the same pinout. KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. USB1 USB2 USB3 SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male ...
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10 VAIO® Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 KY0005.VSD MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6 KY0004.VSD
10 VAIO® Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 KY0005.VSD MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6 KY0004.VSD
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... is for connecting to a telephone. LINE PHONE KY0014.VSD ✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the TELEPHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's TELEPHONE jack, and a telephone into the LINE jack, will not work correctly. Identifying Components...
... is for connecting to a telephone. LINE PHONE KY0014.VSD ✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the TELEPHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's TELEPHONE jack, and a telephone into the LINE jack, will not work correctly. Identifying Components...
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... maximum power of Sony used only to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to designate that... communicate with each other. ✍ Refer to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. Do not plug a phone cord into this connector. 12 VAIO® Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of system KY0100.VSD !
... maximum power of Sony used only to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to designate that... communicate with each other. ✍ Refer to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. Do not plug a phone cord into this connector. 12 VAIO® Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of system KY0100.VSD !
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Identifying Components 13 Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, two of which are occupied by the Ethernet card (PCI #2) and fax/modem card (PCI #1). The other two PCI slots are available for expansion (PCI #3 and #4). PCI #4 PCI #3 PCI #2 PCI #1 OM04577B.VSD
Identifying Components 13 Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots, two of which are occupied by the Ethernet card (PCI #2) and fax/modem card (PCI #1). The other two PCI slots are available for expansion (PCI #3 and #4). PCI #4 PCI #3 PCI #2 PCI #1 OM04577B.VSD
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Configuring your system. Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings ❑ Changing the system board jumper position 15
Configuring your system. Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings ❑ Changing the system board jumper position 15
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16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup ... exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any open files and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to select a menu from which to back out of options is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select...
16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup ... exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any open files and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to select a menu from which to back out of options is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select...