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... license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Subscriptions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-J200 Serial Number ii Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. This manual and the software described herein, in whole...
... license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Subscriptions to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-J200 Serial Number ii Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. This manual and the software described herein, in whole...
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...❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may ... is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this computer product. All cables used in interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to radio and...
...❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may ... is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this computer product. All cables used in interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-J200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to radio and...
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xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 7 - CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 67 Advanced Screen 69 Power Screen 70 Boot Screen 71 Exit Screen 72 Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User ...
xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 7 - CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 67 Advanced Screen 69 Power Screen 70 Boot Screen 71 Exit Screen 72 Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User ...
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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® System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Eject hole CD-RW/DVD disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by Button or switch Power/Stand by switch Floppy disk eject button CD-RW/DVD disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode. Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW/DVD combo drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk.
4 VAIO® System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Eject hole CD-RW/DVD disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by Button or switch Power/Stand by switch Floppy disk eject button CD-RW/DVD disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode. Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW/DVD combo drive tray. Ejects a floppy disk.
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8 VAIO® System Reference Manual Icon Description MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack) TELEPHONE (for phone) i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface Ethernet connector (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX) (This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone into this connector.)
8 VAIO® System Reference Manual Icon Description MONITOR connector LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack) TELEPHONE (for phone) i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface Ethernet connector (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX) (This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone into this connector.)
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10 VAIO® System Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 MONITOR Connector The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6
10 VAIO® System Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 MONITOR Connector The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6
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... drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum ...power of 6 watts. 6-pin i.LINK IEEE1394 On back of Sony used only to a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. 12 VAIO® System Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of system !
... drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum ...power of 6 watts. 6-pin i.LINK IEEE1394 On back of Sony used only to a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection. 12 VAIO® System Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Connector The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of system !
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... options is another layer of the screen. Press for modifying the system configuration. If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is available. 16 VAIO® System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. exit all open files; Press... its left and right arrow keys to select items within a menu. Save and close all applications before rebooting the system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3.
... options is another layer of the screen. Press for modifying the system configuration. If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is available. 16 VAIO® System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. exit all open files; Press... its left and right arrow keys to select items within a menu. Save and close all applications before rebooting the system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3.
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...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes into hibernate mode. Power is running on AC power. 18 VAIO® System Reference Manual turn off when your computer is reactivated when you press the spacebar on the keyboard. The System stand by... when your computer is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme...
...specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes into hibernate mode. Power is running on AC power. 18 VAIO® System Reference Manual turn off when your computer is reactivated when you press the spacebar on the keyboard. The System stand by... when your computer is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme...
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...all open applications, turn off the power to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Access to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 25). The CMOS and Non-...jumpers as directed by a supervisor password or user password. No other parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change...
...all open applications, turn off the power to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Access to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 25). The CMOS and Non-...jumpers as directed by a supervisor password or user password. No other parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change...
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22 VAIO® System 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; set it aside for future use. 2 Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out.
22 VAIO® System 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; set it aside for future use. 2 Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out.
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24 VAIO® System 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 in the bottom of the front panel until the tabs snap into place. Front panel 1
24 VAIO® System 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 in the bottom of the front panel until the tabs snap into place. Front panel 1
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Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Locate ... that the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. Check that the top of the chassis. 26 VAIO® System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open ...bracket so that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the side panel (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer, and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.
Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Locate ... that the bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. Check that the top of the chassis. 26 VAIO® System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open ...bracket so that came with the add-in card). 7 Replace the side panel (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer, and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.
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28 VAIO® System Reference Manual ! Hold the add-in your body. 5 If you do not touch any static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. Static ...
28 VAIO® System Reference Manual ! Hold the add-in your body. 5 If you do not touch any static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. Static ...
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Using a type of battery other sensitive electronic component. 9 Use a flathead screwdriver to push in on the computer. 30 VAIO® System Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the small ... 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.
Using a type of battery other sensitive electronic component. 9 Use a flathead screwdriver to push in on the computer. 30 VAIO® System Reference Manual 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the small ... 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.
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32 VAIO® System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to the chassis. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing...
32 VAIO® System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to the chassis. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing...
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34 VAIO® System Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. 6 To install system memory, see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer. No further action is required. Touch any change in... supply slips into slot in a static-free bag. ! Tab fits into the slot in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the memory module and lift out.
34 VAIO® System Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. 6 To install system memory, see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer. No further action is required. Touch any change in... supply slips into slot in a static-free bag. ! Tab fits into the slot in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes any exposed metal part of the memory module and lift out.
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36 VAIO® System 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/DVD combo drive and floppy disk drives are located. ✍ 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 32).
36 VAIO® System 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/DVD combo drive and floppy disk drives are located. ✍ 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 32).