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...Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and... your VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Software specifications are located on the back of Advanced Micro Devices. PS/2 is governed by third parties. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service ...
...Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Refer to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-J150 Serial Number ii IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and... your VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Software specifications are located on the back of Advanced Micro Devices. PS/2 is governed by third parties. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service ...
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... Screen 69 Advanced Screen 71 Power Screen 72 Boot Screen 73 Exit Screen 74 Chapter 8 - 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...
... Screen 69 Advanced Screen 71 Power Screen 72 Boot Screen 73 Exit Screen 74 Chapter 8 - 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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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. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
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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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12 VAIO® Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector ... Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of Sony used only to the documentation that connects to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Ethernet... On back of the system can supply power from the computer to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts...
12 VAIO® Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector ... Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of Sony used only to the documentation that connects to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Ethernet... On back of the system can supply power from the computer to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts...
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... (+/-) keys to back out of the screen. If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left and right 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 select items within a menu. Press ENTER... 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 each menu until you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears...
... (+/-) keys to back out of the screen. If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left and right 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 select items within a menu. Press ENTER... 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 each menu until you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears...
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... the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to specify the period of... inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes on standby when your computer goes in the hibernate state. The System hibernate option allows you to elapse before your computer is reactivated when you press spacebar on AC power. Power is running on the ...
... the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to specify the period of... inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes on standby when your computer goes in the hibernate state. The System hibernate option allows you to elapse before your computer is reactivated when you press spacebar on AC power. Power is running on the ...
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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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... cables to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Side ...Panel" on page 40). 4 Insert the add-in card. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an...
... cables to the selected slot connector (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Side ...Panel" on page 40). 4 Insert the add-in card. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an...
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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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...battery holder to the instructions that came with the new battery. 11 Insert the new battery into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. 30 VAIO® Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any cables that were disconnected. 14 Replace the side panel (see "Removing ... removed. 13 Reconnect any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Although you do not have to remove the hard drive holder, this illustration shows the battery with the plus (+) side up, and gently press ...
...battery holder to the instructions that came with the new battery. 11 Insert the new battery into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. 30 VAIO® Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any cables that were disconnected. 14 Replace the side panel (see "Removing ... removed. 13 Reconnect any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Although you do not have to remove the hard drive holder, this illustration shows the battery with the plus (+) side up, and gently press ...
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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 the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Remove the ... chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 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 the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Remove the ... chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 32 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to the chassis.
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... VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 8 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.... Touch any change in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free...
... VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 8 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.... Touch any change in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free...
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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. 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).
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No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you 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. Tab fits into 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 power supply slips into the slot in the CD-RW drive.
No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you 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. Tab fits into 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 power supply slips into the slot in the CD-RW drive.
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If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. KY0076.VSD 2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in card brackets and slot covers rest .... 3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I /O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. All add-in the chassis. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat). 1 Slide the tip...
If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. KY0076.VSD 2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in card brackets and slot covers rest .... 3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I /O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. All add-in the chassis. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat). 1 Slide the tip...
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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.