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... Inc. Record the serial number in wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Sony. u Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are located on the back of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of...at any machine-readable form without notice. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer. u Do not use of their respective owners. ...
... Inc. Record the serial number in wet locations unless the jack is a trademark of Sony. u Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are located on the back of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of...at any machine-readable form without notice. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer. u Do not use of their respective owners. ...
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... 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 57 Sony Memory Stick Connector 58 Configuration Jumpers 59 CMOS Clear (CMOS 59 VGA Enable (VGAEN 60 INTEN 61 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 63 Chapter 6 - vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing ...
... 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 57 Sony Memory Stick Connector 58 Configuration Jumpers 59 CMOS Clear (CMOS 59 VGA Enable (VGAEN 60 INTEN 61 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 63 Chapter 6 - vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing ...
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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. 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. Ejects a diskette.
Automatically opens and closes the CD-ROM tray. 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. Ejects a diskette.
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Connects to USB devices. Controls volume. SHA0005.VSD Connects to headphones. 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.
Connects to USB devices. Controls volume. SHA0005.VSD Connects to headphones. 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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... to 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...
... to 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...
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... Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms input (typical), 10 Kohm impedance 2.0 Vrms out (max) LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) The LCD connector is located on the front panel. 10 VAIO Computer Reference Manual USB Ports A USB port is a 26-pin female MDR-type connector. Do not connect any... other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. KY0013.VSD KY0004.VSD ! Rear panel Front panel...
... Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms input (typical), 10 Kohm impedance 2.0 Vrms out (max) LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) The LCD connector is located on the front panel. 10 VAIO Computer Reference Manual USB Ports A USB port is a 26-pin female MDR-type connector. Do not connect any... other LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. KY0013.VSD KY0004.VSD ! Rear panel Front panel...
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PCI Slot PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT LINE USB LINE VIDEO IN OUT OUT LCD PHONE KAERYDBO SHA0008.VSD The other PCI slot is available for expansion. 12 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Expansion Slot One PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
PCI Slot PRINTER SERIAL OMRONIT LINE USB LINE VIDEO IN OUT OUT LCD PHONE KAERYDBO SHA0008.VSD The other PCI slot is available for expansion. 12 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Expansion Slot One PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
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Follow the onscreen prompts. 14 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" ...
Follow the onscreen prompts. 14 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" ...
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Power is running on AC power. 16 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Turn off monitor, and Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you want to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move the mouse or ... 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 reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that...
Power is running on AC power. 16 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Turn off monitor, and Turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you want to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you move the mouse or ... 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 reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key. The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that...
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... System Cover" on page 21). INTEN Jumper You can enable or disable the onboard VGA interrupt if you install a VGA PCI add-in card. 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...
... System Cover" on page 21). INTEN Jumper You can enable or disable the onboard VGA interrupt if you install a VGA PCI add-in card. 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...
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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. 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.
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...cables to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis. 22 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against ... slot connector. Before opening the system unit, save any instructions 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 system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Remove...
...cables to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis. 22 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against ... slot connector. Before opening the system unit, save any instructions 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 system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Remove...
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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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... and turn on page 23) to gain access to disconnect some cables. ! Touch any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to discharge static electricity in your body before... handling an add-in card or other than a CR2032 may also need to the battery. 26 VAIO Computer Reference Manual 8 Remove all add-in cards that were removed. 13 Reconnect any exposed metal part of chassis to the instructions that were disconnected....
... and turn on page 23) to gain access to disconnect some cables. ! Touch any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. KY0072.VSD 10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to discharge static electricity in your body before... handling an add-in card or other than a CR2032 may also need to the battery. 26 VAIO Computer Reference Manual 8 Remove all add-in cards that were removed. 13 Reconnect any exposed metal part of chassis to the instructions that were disconnected....
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... 64 MB. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary... 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L400 is expandable to 256 MB on page 30). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on all models. ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Supports SDRAM memory. 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory !...
... 64 MB. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary... 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L400 is expandable to 256 MB on page 30). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on all models. ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Supports SDRAM memory. 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory !...
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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 change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish 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 change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove.
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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. KY0069.VSD
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... (red) signal from power supply Connects to Power (green) anode signal from power supply Connects to power switch Connects to various front panel functions. 36 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provide connections to signal ground
... (red) signal from power supply Connects to Power (green) anode signal from power supply Connects to power switch Connects to various front panel functions. 36 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provide connections to signal ground
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38 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Diskette Drive connector (continued) Pin Signal 17 GND 18 WRITE_GATE# 19 GND 20 TRACK_00# 21 GND 22 WRITE_PROTECT# 23 GND 24 READ_DATA# 25 GND 26 SIDE_ONE_SELECT#
38 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Diskette Drive connector (continued) Pin Signal 17 GND 18 WRITE_GATE# 19 GND 20 TRACK_00# 21 GND 22 WRITE_PROTECT# 23 GND 24 READ_DATA# 25 GND 26 SIDE_ONE_SELECT#