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...to change without notice. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Notice to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without... notice and may require an additional charge. Some of IBM Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described...
...to change without notice. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Notice to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without... notice and may require an additional charge. Some of IBM Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described...
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... Fan Connector 59 CD-IN Connector 60 AUX-IN Connector 61 Configuration Jumper 62 Chapter 5 - 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...
... Fan Connector 59 CD-IN Connector 60 AUX-IN Connector 61 Configuration Jumper 62 Chapter 5 - 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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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. 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.
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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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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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...plug a phone cord into this connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. ✍ Refer to ... (IEEE-1394) On back of system KY0087.VSD Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is for information on operating conditions and proper connections. 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...
...plug a phone cord into this connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. ✍ Refer to ... (IEEE-1394) On back of system KY0087.VSD Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is for information on operating conditions and proper connections. 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...
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...an option, press ESC 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. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Before ...67 for information on BIOS settings). ! Press for modifying the system configuration. Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting.
...an option, press ESC 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. Use the left , this indicates that a sub-menu of the screen. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Before ...67 for information on BIOS settings). ! Press for modifying the system configuration. Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO® Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to modify a setting.
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... in minutes) that you want to specify the period of inactivity (in the hibernate state. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on the keyboard. Power is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save...
... in minutes) that you want to specify the period of inactivity (in the hibernate state. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on the keyboard. Power is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save...
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22 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, remove the single screw on the right side. 2 Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out. KY0064B.VSD
22 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, remove the single screw on the right side. 2 Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out. KY0064B.VSD
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Front panel 1 KY0093.VSD 24 VAIO® Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel 1 Insert the two flat plastic tabs (located on the top of the front panel) into the slots at the top of the chassis. 2 Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place.
Front panel 1 KY0093.VSD 24 VAIO® Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel 1 Insert the two flat plastic tabs (located on the top of the front panel) into the slots at the top of the chassis. 2 Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place.
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... that came with the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! KY0070.VSD 5 Replace ...Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Side Panel... cover adjacent to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the...
... that came with the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! KY0070.VSD 5 Replace ...Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Side Panel... cover adjacent to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the...
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28 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see "Covering an Open I/O Slot" on page 41). 6 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25).
28 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see "Covering an Open I/O Slot" on page 41). 6 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25).
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... hard drive holder, this illustration shows the battery with the plus (+) side up, and gently press down until the battery snaps into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. You may present a risk of it according to disconnect some cables. ! 30...
... hard drive holder, this illustration shows the battery with the plus (+) side up, and gently press down until the battery snaps into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. You may present a risk of it according to disconnect some cables. ! 30...
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32 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to the chassis. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows® operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the left side cover (see "Removing...
32 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to the chassis. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit the Windows® operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the left side cover (see "Removing...
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... Memory" on page 36. 7 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of the memory module and lift out. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. 6 To install system memory...). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the power supply slips into slot in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 34 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the...
... Memory" on page 36. 7 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of the memory module and lift out. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. 6 To install system memory...). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the power supply slips into slot in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 34 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the...
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AUR001.VSD ✍ The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to the chassis. 7 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 33). 36 VAIO® Reference Manual 6 Remove the power supply by lifting it up and rest it upside down over the corner of the chassis where the CD-RW and floppy drives are located.
AUR001.VSD ✍ The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to the chassis. 7 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 33). 36 VAIO® Reference Manual 6 Remove the power supply by lifting it up and rest it upside down over the corner of the chassis where the CD-RW and floppy drives are located.
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Tab fits into the slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 12 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 13 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 38 VAIO® Reference Manual 11 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the power supply slips into slot in the CD-RW drive. No further action is required.
Tab fits into the slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 12 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 13 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 38 VAIO® Reference Manual 11 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the power supply slips into slot in the CD-RW drive. No further action is required.
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All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on the lip in the chassis. If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat). 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (... rests firmly on this lip. 3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I /O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover.
All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on the lip in the chassis. If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat). 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (... rests firmly on this lip. 3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I /O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover.
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42 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward (towards the diskette drive) about a ½ inch, and then lift out. Disk drive holder KY0081B.VSD Disk drive holder KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply.
42 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward (towards the diskette drive) about a ½ inch, and then lift out. Disk drive holder KY0081B.VSD Disk drive holder KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply.