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... 29 Setting the CMOS Jumper 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 36 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 Removing a Slot Cover 44 Covering an Open I/O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - System Board Connectors 48 Front Panel Header 48 Diskette Drive (FLOPPY) Connector 49 IDE Connectors 50 PCI Slot Connectors 51 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 52 Power (ATX PWR) Connector 53 Fan (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors 54 Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector 55 USB Connectors 56 PRINTER, SERIAL, and VGA MONITOR Connectors 57 LCD Connector 59 Wake On LAN...
... 29 Setting the CMOS Jumper 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 36 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 Removing a Slot Cover 44 Covering an Open I/O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - System Board Connectors 48 Front Panel Header 48 Diskette Drive (FLOPPY) Connector 49 IDE Connectors 50 PCI Slot Connectors 51 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 52 Power (ATX PWR) Connector 53 Fan (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors 54 Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector 55 USB Connectors 56 PRINTER, SERIAL, and VGA MONITOR Connectors 57 LCD Connector 59 Wake On LAN...
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... to VGA monitor (optional). Connects to parallel device. Connects to digital device that has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to USB devices. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from wall jack. Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to phone cable from the computer to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Connects to VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor. Connects to input connector on audio device. Connects to serial device. Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on audio device. Connects to keyboard. * To...
... to VGA monitor (optional). Connects to parallel device. Connects to digital device that has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to USB devices. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from wall jack. Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. Connects to phone cable from the computer to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Connects to VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor. Connects to input connector on audio device. Connects to serial device. Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on audio device. Connects to keyboard. * To...
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KEYBOARD/MOUSE The KEYBOARD/MOUSE connector is a 40-pin female MDR-type connector. Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. LCD The LCD connector is a mini DIN-type female connector that can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. MAN009.VSD KY0004.VSD ! Identifying Components 11 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) The 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector on the rear panel connects to 12V. The connector supplies 10V to...
KEYBOARD/MOUSE The KEYBOARD/MOUSE connector is a 40-pin female MDR-type connector. Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor. LCD The LCD connector is a mini DIN-type female connector that can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. MAN009.VSD KY0004.VSD ! Identifying Components 11 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) The 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector on the rear panel connects to 12V. The connector supplies 10V to...
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... open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, and Clear CMOS mode. The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! Access to the System CMOS settings). The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 100 MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS settings (as opposed to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Configuring...
... open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, and Clear CMOS mode. The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! Access to the System CMOS settings). The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 100 MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS settings (as opposed to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Configuring...
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MAN008.VSD 3 Replace any add-in cards (see "Removing an Add-in step 1 (see "Configuring the System Board" on page 26). 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 any add-in card removed in Card" on page 27). 2 Set the switches as needed (see "Installing an Add-In Card" on page 17). Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 29 Setting the Configuration Switches !
MAN008.VSD 3 Replace any add-in cards (see "Removing an Add-in step 1 (see "Configuring the System Board" on page 26). 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 any add-in card removed in Card" on page 27). 2 Set the switches as needed (see "Installing an Add-In Card" on page 17). Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 29 Setting the Configuration Switches !
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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 24). 2 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Otherwise, continue. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to 5. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 KY0073.VSD ✍ If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to remove.
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 24). 2 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Otherwise, continue. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to 5. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 KY0073.VSD ✍ If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to remove.
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Other factors may affect application performance. CMOS Setup Options 77 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed Boot Virus Detection Processor Serial Number BIOS Update Quick Power On Self Test HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First: Boot Sequence Floppy Disk Access Control IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors 700MHz* [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [IDE] SCSI [CDROM,A,C] D,A E,A F,A C only LS/ZIP ,C LAN,A,C A,C C,A A,CDROM,C CDROM,C,A [R/W] Read Only [HDD MAX] Disabled 2 4 8 16 32 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed.
Other factors may affect application performance. CMOS Setup Options 77 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen CPU Internal Core Speed Boot Virus Detection Processor Serial Number BIOS Update Quick Power On Self Test HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First: Boot Sequence Floppy Disk Access Control IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors 700MHz* [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [IDE] SCSI [CDROM,A,C] D,A E,A F,A C only LS/ZIP ,C LAN,A,C A,C C,A A,CDROM,C CDROM,C,A [R/W] Read Only [HDD MAX] Disabled 2 4 8 16 32 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed.
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... Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L640 is shipped with 100 MHz memory. DIMMs can vary between sockets. DIMMs must be installed in processor), direct-mapped organization, on-chip cache Intel 440BX Host Bridge/Controller Graphics Controller* Rage™ 128 Pro 4XL 64-bit 2X AGP 3D graphics accelerator Video memory 8 Mbytes Resolution (displayed resolution...
... Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L640 is shipped with 100 MHz memory. DIMMs can vary between sockets. DIMMs must be installed in processor), direct-mapped organization, on-chip cache Intel 440BX Host Bridge/Controller Graphics Controller* Rage™ 128 Pro 4XL 64-bit 2X AGP 3D graphics accelerator Video memory 8 Mbytes Resolution (displayed resolution...
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... 100 changing AGP_INT switch 20 CMOS jumper 17 CPU Multiplier switch 19 VGA switch 21 chipset specifications 97 CMOS configuring 14 See Also BIOS setup utility 14 specifications 101 CMOS jumper 67 CMOS jumper, changing 17 CMOS setup utility BIOS features setup screen 77 menu items 75 PNP and PCI setup screen 84 standard CMOS setup 76 codes, beeps 89 COM1 port - See serial port communications specifications 99 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper CMOS 67 configuring CMOS setup utility 14 power management 15 system board 17 connectors fan 54...
... 100 changing AGP_INT switch 20 CMOS jumper 17 CPU Multiplier switch 19 VGA switch 21 chipset specifications 97 CMOS configuring 14 See Also BIOS setup utility 14 specifications 101 CMOS jumper 67 CMOS jumper, changing 17 CMOS setup utility BIOS features setup screen 77 menu items 75 PNP and PCI setup screen 84 standard CMOS setup 76 codes, beeps 89 COM1 port - See serial port communications specifications 99 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper CMOS 67 configuring CMOS setup utility 14 power management 15 system board 17 connectors fan 54...
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... CPU Multiplier switch, changing 19 D DIMM 52 configurations 98 See Also memory modules diskette drive connector 49 display, power management 15 disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 91 drives CD-RW specifications 100 controller specifications 100 IDE connectors 50 specifications 100 E error messages beep codes 89 PCI configuration 90 Ethernet connector 11 expansion slots specifications for 99 F fan connectors 54 CPU 54 PS-Fan 54 fax card - 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot 63 system board 48 TELEPHONE 71, 73 USB 6, 56 VGA MONITOR 57 Wake...
... CPU Multiplier switch, changing 19 D DIMM 52 configurations 98 See Also memory modules diskette drive connector 49 display, power management 15 disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 91 drives CD-RW specifications 100 controller specifications 100 IDE connectors 50 specifications 100 E error messages beep codes 89 PCI configuration 90 Ethernet connector 11 expansion slots specifications for 99 F fan connectors 54 CPU 54 PS-Fan 54 fax card - 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot 63 system board 48 TELEPHONE 71, 73 USB 6, 56 VGA MONITOR 57 Wake...
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See processor model numbers ii modem - See Also system memory rear view 8 I /O slot and expansion slot slot connectors 51 slot cover, removing 44 Sony Memory Stick slot connector 63 specifications audio 99 See graphics controller specifications riser card, for PCI add-in card 27, 29, 30 memory module 36 slot cover 44 system cover 24 replacing hard drive 41 lithium battery 31 system cover 25 resolution - See serial port connector SERIAL port 1 connector 9 slot - See Also communications modem card connectors 71, 73 view of 71, 73 MONITOR LCD connector 9 See Also display N notice to users ...
See processor model numbers ii modem - See Also system memory rear view 8 I /O slot and expansion slot slot connectors 51 slot cover, removing 44 Sony Memory Stick slot connector 63 specifications audio 99 See graphics controller specifications riser card, for PCI add-in card 27, 29, 30 memory module 36 slot cover 44 system cover 24 replacing hard drive 41 lithium battery 31 system cover 25 resolution - See serial port connector SERIAL port 1 connector 9 slot - See Also communications modem card connectors 71, 73 view of 71, 73 MONITOR LCD connector 9 See Also display N notice to users ...
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... VAIO Computer Reference Manual chipset 97 CMOS 101 communications 99 drives and controllers 100 graphics 98 i.LINK interface 100 I/O and expansion slots 99 L2 cache 98 memory module 97 PCI bus 97 processor 97 status and error messages 90 supervisor password 88 switches AGP_INT 20 CPU Multiplier 19 VGA 21 system board configuration switches 67 configuring 17 connectors 48 diskette drive connector 49 fan connectors 54 front panel header 48 IDE connectors 50 jumper 67 keyboard/mouse connector 55 memory module connector 52 power connector...
... VAIO Computer Reference Manual chipset 97 CMOS 101 communications 99 drives and controllers 100 graphics 98 i.LINK interface 100 I/O and expansion slots 99 L2 cache 98 memory module 97 PCI bus 97 processor 97 status and error messages 90 supervisor password 88 switches AGP_INT 20 CPU Multiplier 19 VGA 21 system board configuration switches 67 configuring 17 connectors 48 diskette drive connector 49 fan connectors 54 front panel header 48 IDE connectors 50 jumper 67 keyboard/mouse connector 55 memory module connector 52 power connector...
User Guide
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Digital Media Park Applications ........30 Movie Shaker 31 Importing Images and Sound Clips 31 Create a Movie using Shaker 31 Editing Clips and Scenes 32 Saving a Movie 33 Using Digital Video 34 Connecting a Digital Video Recorder 34 Using DVgate 34 Hard Drive Partition 35 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 36 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 36 Enabling Smart Connect 38 Enabling Ethernet 39 System and Application Recovery CD(s) ...40 Using the System Recovery CD(s 40 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 42 10
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Digital Media Park Applications ........30 Movie Shaker 31 Importing Images and Sound Clips 31 Create a Movie using Shaker 31 Editing Clips and Scenes 32 Saving a Movie 33 Using Digital Video 34 Connecting a Digital Video Recorder 34 Using DVgate 34 Hard Drive Partition 35 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 36 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 36 Enabling Smart Connect 38 Enabling Ethernet 39 System and Application Recovery CD(s) ...40 Using the System Recovery CD(s 40 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 42 10
User Guide
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... been accessed successfully, regardless of whether or not you choose to use Microsoft® Outlook® Express as your default e-mail software, and you must be set up . this case, the Information LED turns on when it has successfully completed the task of dialing up and connecting to receive mail. Internal Timer The six Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed in...
... been accessed successfully, regardless of whether or not you choose to use Microsoft® Outlook® Express as your default e-mail software, and you must be set up . this case, the Information LED turns on when it has successfully completed the task of dialing up and connecting to receive mail. Internal Timer The six Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed in...
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... may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows 98 Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for Windows 98 before proceeding. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Click Enable Device...
... may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows 98 Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for Windows 98 before proceeding. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Click Enable Device...
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... Center, and then point to information on your hard drive. To access these sources for answers, in a specific application. Two additional documents, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer" and Troubleshooting Help are available electronically on how to get the most from the Help menu in the following sequence: 1 Quick Start Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. 2 User Guide...
... Center, and then point to information on your hard drive. To access these sources for answers, in a specific application. Two additional documents, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer" and Troubleshooting Help are available electronically on how to get the most from the Help menu in the following sequence: 1 Quick Start Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. 2 User Guide...
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide For Answers to access online support. This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services) Web site phone http://www.compuserve.com/ 800-848-8990 60 Acrobat® Reader...AT&T WorldNet® Service (AT&T) Web site http://www.att.net/* phone 800-400-1447 e-mail [email protected] hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * You must be a WorldNet Service customer to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call ...
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide For Answers to access online support. This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services) Web site phone http://www.compuserve.com/ 800-848-8990 60 Acrobat® Reader...AT&T WorldNet® Service (AT&T) Web site http://www.att.net/* phone 800-400-1447 e-mail [email protected] hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * You must be a WorldNet Service customer to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call ...
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Specifications Model Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-L640 90-day limited service. The average data transfer rate is 10X(1500 kbytes/s). Specifications are subject to 35º C) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; See Warranty Card.†† 130 watts maximum CPU: 11.2"(w) x 3.6" (h) x 13.4" (d) (280 mm x 90 mm x 335 mm) Keyboard: 15.9" (w) x 1.8" (h) x 7.1" (d) (398 mm x 45 mm x 178 mm) Display: 16.1" (w) x 13...
Specifications Model Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-L640 90-day limited service. The average data transfer rate is 10X(1500 kbytes/s). Specifications are subject to 35º C) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; See Warranty Card.†† 130 watts maximum CPU: 11.2"(w) x 3.6" (h) x 13.4" (d) (280 mm x 90 mm x 335 mm) Keyboard: 15.9" (w) x 1.8" (h) x 7.1" (d) (398 mm x 45 mm x 178 mm) Display: 16.1" (w) x 13...
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... battery 6 E eject button, for floppy disk 14 eject hole, for CD-RW 14 electronic documentation 59 equipment 55 European power settings 53 F ferrite core, connecting 20 floppy disk drive 14 G glare 13 H handling diskettes 58 hard disk 58 hardware adding additional precaution 54 troubleshooting 43, 50 headphones connector 15 using 20 help 59 I i.LINK devices, connecting 36 IEEE1394 devices, connecting 36 Information LED, on LCD 18 input devices setting up 12 installing additional hardware...
... battery 6 E eject button, for floppy disk 14 eject hole, for CD-RW 14 electronic documentation 59 equipment 55 European power settings 53 F ferrite core, connecting 20 floppy disk drive 14 G glare 13 H handling diskettes 58 hard disk 58 hardware adding additional precaution 54 troubleshooting 43, 50 headphones connector 15 using 20 help 59 I i.LINK devices, connecting 36 IEEE1394 devices, connecting 36 Information LED, on LCD 18 input devices setting up 12 installing additional hardware...
Marketing Specifications
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.... PCV-L640 Sony VAIO Slimtop™ Computers 15" TFT Multimedia LCD Display with Enhanced HK Audio CD-RW Drive High-speed Internet Ready with 10/100Base-T Ethernet card • i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface and USB connections • 2X AGP 3D Graphic Hardware Acceleration (ATi Rage 128 Pro 4XL) • 8 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) • Dynamic 3D PCI Audio • Type II PC Card Slot (CardBus Support) • VAIO Smart™ Convertible Keyboard •...
.... PCV-L640 Sony VAIO Slimtop™ Computers 15" TFT Multimedia LCD Display with Enhanced HK Audio CD-RW Drive High-speed Internet Ready with 10/100Base-T Ethernet card • i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface and USB connections • 2X AGP 3D Graphic Hardware Acceleration (ATi Rage 128 Pro 4XL) • 8 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) • Dynamic 3D PCI Audio • Type II PC Card Slot (CardBus Support) • VAIO Smart™ Convertible Keyboard •...