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...VAIO logo, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. PS/2 is subject to change without notice and may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the back of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Model Number: PCV-J150...and credit card information. Subscriptions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. The software described herein is prohibited. Record the serial number in part without written...
...VAIO logo, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. PS/2 is subject to change without notice and may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the back of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Model Number: PCV-J150...and credit card information. Subscriptions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. The software described herein is prohibited. Record the serial number in part without written...
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... the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! iii To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical... 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. ! Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet.
... the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! iii To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical... 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. ! Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet.
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... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user... radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. All cables used in interference to the two following measures: : ❑ Reorient or...
... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user... radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. All cables used in interference to the two following measures: : ❑ Reorient or...
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...service may be required. If requested, this information must be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If the terminal equipment causes harm to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer...that temporary discontinuance of the FCC rules. Also, you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is resolved. vi Repair of this equipment is ...
...service may be required. If requested, this information must be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If the terminal equipment causes harm to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer...that temporary discontinuance of the FCC rules. Also, you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is resolved. vi Repair of this equipment is ...
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... batteries to the manufacturer's instructions. ! Danger of Service.' Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may ... digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of used batteries according to your telephone directory under 'Privacy ...
... batteries to the manufacturer's instructions. ! Danger of Service.' Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may ... digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of used batteries according to your telephone directory under 'Privacy ...
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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 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information and Caution iii Regulatory Information v FCC Part 68 vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 20 Chapter 3 - vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ...
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 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information and Caution iii Regulatory Information v FCC Part 68 vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 20 Chapter 3 - vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ...
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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 ...
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 13X 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 13X 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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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. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW drive tray.
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. Ejects a diskette. Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW drive tray.
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On (green) indicates the computer is turned off or in standby mode. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. 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 in hibernate mode. On (amber) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use.
On (green) indicates the computer is turned off or in standby mode. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. 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 in hibernate mode. On (amber) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) 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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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.) 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.
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KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. They are physically identical and have the same pinout. USB1 USB2 USB3 SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 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. The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. KY0003.VS 1 6 9 5 KY0057.VSD Identifying Components 9 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O ...
KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. They are physically identical and have the same pinout. USB1 USB2 USB3 SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 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. The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. KY0003.VS 1 6 9 5 KY0057.VSD Identifying Components 9 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O ...
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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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... not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. Electret condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. However, the LINE 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.
... not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. Electret condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. However, the LINE 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.
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... devices. 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 the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Ethernet... On back of system KY0087.VSD Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is a trademark of Sony used only to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection...
... devices. 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 the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Ethernet... On back of system KY0087.VSD Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is a trademark of Sony used only to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection...
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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 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).
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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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... screen and follow the prompts. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to select a menu from any open files... and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of options is available.
... screen and follow the prompts. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to select a menu from any open files... and exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of options is available.