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..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product...PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Notice to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. All rights reserved. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without notice. Updates and additions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...
..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, and i.LINK are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product...PCV-J150 Serial Number ii Notice to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. All rights reserved. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without notice. Updates and additions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...
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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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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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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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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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... connections. 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 a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. All products with an... i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
... connections. 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 a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. All products with an... i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
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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 for ... of options is another layer of options 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 its left and right arrow keys to modify a setting. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. If...
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 for ... of options is another layer of options 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 its left and right arrow keys to modify a setting. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. If...
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Power is running on AC power. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes on standby when your computer goes in minutes) that you press spacebar on the keyboard. The System hibernate option allows you to elapse ...before your computer is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and...
Power is running on AC power. 18 VAIO® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes on standby when your computer goes in minutes) that you press spacebar on the keyboard. The System hibernate option allows you to elapse ...before your computer is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and...
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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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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. Front panel 1 KY0093.VSD
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...the PCI slot connector. KY0070.VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card. 6 Attach any instructions that the bottom of the chassis. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. Before opening the...page 22). 2 Locate an available expansion slot connector. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "...
...the PCI slot connector. KY0070.VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card. 6 Attach any instructions that the bottom of the chassis. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully inserted. Before opening the...page 22). 2 Locate an available expansion slot connector. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the cover (see "...
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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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...small tab inside the battery holder to the instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" 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... down until the battery snaps into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. 30 VAIO® Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). ...
...small tab inside the battery holder to the instructions that were disconnected. 14 Replace the side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" 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... down until the battery snaps into place. ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. 30 VAIO® Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). ...
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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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... Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. No further action is required. Store the module in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the... computer. Tab fits into the slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 8 Replace the side panel (...each side of the memory module and lift out. Touch any change in a static-free bag. ! 34 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips...
... Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. No further action is required. Store the module in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the... computer. Tab fits into the slot in CD-RW drive AUR002.VSD 8 Replace the side panel (...each side of the memory module and lift out. Touch any change in a static-free bag. ! 34 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips...
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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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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 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. No further action is required. 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.
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 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. No further action is required. 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.
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... heat). 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis and system board. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover. 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...
... heat). 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis and system board. 40 VAIO® Reference Manual Covering an Open I /O slot cover. 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...
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Disk drive holder KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply. Disk drive holder KY0081B.VSD 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 KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply. Disk drive holder KY0081B.VSD 42 VAIO® Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward (towards the diskette drive) about a ½ inch, and then lift out.