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... without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are located on the back of a separate user license agreement. The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of your VAIO computer to this product will increase eye hazard. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To...
... without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are located on the back of a separate user license agreement. The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of your VAIO computer to this product will increase eye hazard. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To...
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...device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation is encouraged to try to this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. u Increase the separation between the ... cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No: 201-930-6970 This device complies with FCC Class B limits may result in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful...
...device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation is encouraged to try to this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. u Increase the separation between the ... cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No: 201-930-6970 This device complies with FCC Class B limits may result in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful...
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... Connection to Party Line Service is subject to send any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could affect the operations of service may result in the devices not ringing in order for you ,...your fax software documentation. You are printed on the telephone line may be connected to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Excessive REN's on the modem board. FCC Part 68 ...and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone company.
... Connection to Party Line Service is subject to send any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could affect the operations of service may result in the devices not ringing in order for you ,...your fax software documentation. You are printed on the telephone line may be connected to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Excessive REN's on the modem board. FCC Part 68 ...and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone company.
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vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing an Add-in Card 23 Replacing the Lithium Battery 25 Installing System Memory 28 Removing a Memory Module 30 ... (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors 48 Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector 49 USB Connectors 50 Printer, Serial, and VGA Monitor Connectors 51 LCD Monitor Connector (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) .....53 Auxiliary (AUX) Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 Line In and Line Out Connectors 56 Phones and Mic Connectors...
vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing an Add-in Card 23 Replacing the Lithium Battery 25 Installing System Memory 28 Removing a Memory Module 30 ... (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors 48 Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector 49 USB Connectors 50 Printer, Serial, and VGA Monitor Connectors 51 LCD Monitor Connector (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) .....53 Auxiliary (AUX) Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 Line In and Line Out Connectors 56 Phones and Mic Connectors...
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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-ROM tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Power on/off Manual eject hole CD-ROM disc eject Floppy disk eject FD CD HD SHA0003.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Floppy disk eject button CD-ROM disc eject button Emergency eject hole Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a CD-ROM disc.
Automatically opens and closes the CD-ROM tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Power on/off Manual eject hole CD-ROM disc eject Floppy disk eject FD CD HD SHA0003.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Floppy disk eject button CD-ROM disc eject button Emergency eject hole Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a CD-ROM disc.
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Controls volume. Connects to headphones. SHA0005.VSD Connects to USB devices. 6 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors F C H D D D MIC USB PHONES VOLUME Connector MIC PHONES USB VOLUME Description Connects to microphone.
Controls volume. Connects to headphones. SHA0005.VSD Connects to USB devices. 6 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors F C H D D D MIC USB PHONES VOLUME Connector MIC PHONES USB VOLUME Description Connects to microphone.
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... VGA monitor Connects to USB devices Connects to output connector on audio device Connects to input connector on audio device Connects to VAIO Slimtop LCD* monitor Connects to keyboard 8 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Rear View Power LINE PHONE PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT USB LINE IN OUT VIDEO OUT LIN E LCD PHON E AKREDYBO PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR USB...
... VGA monitor Connects to USB devices Connects to output connector on audio device Connects to input connector on audio device Connects to VAIO Slimtop LCD* monitor Connects to keyboard 8 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Rear View Power LINE PHONE PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT USB LINE IN OUT VIDEO OUT LIN E LCD PHON E AKREDYBO PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR USB...
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... VAIO Computer Reference Manual USB Ports A USB port is a 26-pin female MDR-type connector. PHONES MIC LINE IN LINE OUT Front panel Rear panel Connector PHONES MIC LINE IN LINE OUT Description 1.0 Vrms output (typical) Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms input (typical), 10 Kohm impedance 2.0 Vrms out (max) LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD... identical, but have different connections. They are located on the front panel. Do not connect any other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. The LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
... VAIO Computer Reference Manual USB Ports A USB port is a 26-pin female MDR-type connector. PHONES MIC LINE IN LINE OUT Front panel Rear panel Connector PHONES MIC LINE IN LINE OUT Description 1.0 Vrms output (typical) Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms input (typical), 10 Kohm impedance 2.0 Vrms out (max) LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD... identical, but have different connections. They are located on the front panel. Do not connect any other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. The LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
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The other PCI slot is available for expansion. PCI Slot PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT LINE USB LINE VIDEO IN OUT OUT LCD PHONE KAERYDBO SHA0008.VSD 12 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Expansion Slot One PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
The other PCI slot is available for expansion. PCI Slot PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT LINE USB LINE VIDEO IN OUT OUT LCD PHONE KAERYDBO SHA0008.VSD 12 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Expansion Slot One PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
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... Up or Page Down to modify the setting. 7 Press ESC to return to the CMOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on CMOS settings). ! 14 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...
... Up or Page Down to modify the setting. 7 Press ESC to return to the CMOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on CMOS settings). ! 14 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...
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16 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Turn off monitor, and Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to ... As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 7 Click the Advanced tab. 8 Select the desired settings, and then click OK. The Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before...
16 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Turn off monitor, and Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to ... As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 7 Click the Advanced tab. 8 Select the desired settings, and then click OK. The Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before...
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... to enable or disable (see "VGA Enable (VGAEN)" on page 60). 3 Reinstall the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21). 18 VAIO Computer Reference Manual To change the INTEN jumper, perform the following steps: 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Set the jumper to...
... to enable or disable (see "VGA Enable (VGAEN)" on page 60). 3 Reinstall the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21). 18 VAIO Computer Reference Manual To change the INTEN jumper, perform the following steps: 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Set the jumper to...
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20 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, push down on a rubber mat. 3 Lift straight up to the chassis. 2 Slide the system cover back. The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 KY0064B.VSD This works best if the spacers are installed on the unit, or the unit sits on the two tabs that secure the system cover to remove it.
20 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, push down on a rubber mat. 3 Lift straight up to the chassis. 2 Slide the system cover back. The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 KY0064B.VSD This works best if the spacers are installed on the unit, or the unit sits on the two tabs that secure the system cover to remove it.
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...until the card is fully seated. Align the card's bracket so that the top of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 22 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any instructions that came with the add-in card). 5 Replace the system cover... (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the ...
...until the card is fully seated. Align the card's bracket so that the top of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 22 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any instructions that came with the add-in card). 5 Replace the system cover... (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the ...
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24 VAIO Computer 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 33). 6 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21).
24 VAIO Computer 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 33). 6 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 21).
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... add-in card or other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. 26 VAIO Computer Reference Manual 8 Remove all add-in cards that came with the new battery. 11 Insert the new battery into the small space at the... exposed metal part of chassis to disconnect some cables. ! You may present a risk of fire or explosion. 12 Replace all add-in Card" on the computer.
... add-in card or other sensitive electronic component. 9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. 26 VAIO Computer Reference Manual 8 Remove all add-in cards that came with the new battery. 11 Insert the new battery into the small space at the... exposed metal part of chassis to disconnect some cables. ! You may present a risk of fire or explosion. 12 Replace all add-in Card" on the computer.
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... 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The maximum memory size is 8 MB. SDRAM is shipped with 64 MB. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L400 is expandable... edges to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the memory modules. ...
... 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The maximum memory size is 8 MB. SDRAM is shipped with 64 MB. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L400 is expandable... edges to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the memory modules. ...
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Before opening the system unit, save 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 system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove. KY0073.VSD
Before opening the system unit, save 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 system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove. KY0073.VSD
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KY0069.VSD 32 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you. 2 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw from the slot cover. 4 Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
KY0069.VSD 32 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you. 2 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw from the slot cover. 4 Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.