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iii VAIO Computer Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Max. As the laser beam used in this ...nm 773-797 nm 780-795 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Danger - Caution: For ADSL modem models, to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑...UJDA320 1.8 mW 1.8 mW 1.8 mW Max. Caution - Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! Refer servicing to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to the eyes, do not open the cabinet. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . The use...
iii VAIO Computer Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Max. As the laser beam used in this ...nm 773-797 nm 780-795 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Danger - Caution: For ADSL modem models, to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑...UJDA320 1.8 mW 1.8 mW 1.8 mW Max. Caution - Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! Refer servicing to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to the eyes, do not open the cabinet. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . The use...
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... rate, ranging from 6X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. Drives Identifying Components 3 FD DISC HD CD-RW disc drive Floppy disk drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Diskette drive CD-RW drive* Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-R disc write: 4X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track...
... rate, ranging from 6X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. Drives Identifying Components 3 FD DISC HD CD-RW disc drive Floppy disk drive SHA0002.VSD Drive Diskette drive CD-RW drive* Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte. CD-R disc write: 4X (maximum performance). CD-RW disc read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track...
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.../off Identifying Components 5 FD DISC HD Diskette drive access indicator CD-RW drive access indicator Hard drive access indicator SHA0004.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator CD-RW drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is turned off. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. On (amber) indicates optical disc activity...
.../off Identifying Components 5 FD DISC HD Diskette drive access indicator CD-RW drive access indicator Hard drive access indicator SHA0004.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator CD-RW drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is turned off. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. On (amber) indicates optical disc activity...
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Primary IDE O1 2 3 4 5 6 N Secondary IDE OM04701G.VSD The Primary IDE connector is a 50-pin 2 mm pitch header-type connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The Secondary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type connector for the slim notebook-type CD-RW drive. The audio from the CD-RW passes through the Secondary IDE connector. 50 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
Primary IDE O1 2 3 4 5 6 N Secondary IDE OM04701G.VSD The Primary IDE connector is a 50-pin 2 mm pitch header-type connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The Secondary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type connector for the slim notebook-type CD-RW drive. The audio from the CD-RW passes through the Secondary IDE connector. 50 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
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... 2.88 MByte) 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/ 33 Mode drives 30.0 GByte† CD-ROM disc read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. 100 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Ports Speed Chipset Enable/disable function...
... 2.88 MByte) 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/ 33 Mode drives 30.0 GByte† CD-ROM disc read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. 100 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual i.LINK Interface Ports Speed Chipset Enable/disable function...
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...30 address map, system 93 AGP_INT switch, changing 20 audio specifications 99 B battery - 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 ...9 PHONE 62 power 53 PRINTER 57 SERIAL 57 103 See Also CMOS BIOS features setup screen 77 C card, fax/modem 71, 73 CD-RW drive access indicator 5 disc eject button 4 emergency-eject hole 4 location of 3 performance of discs 3, 100 specifications 100 changing AGP_INT switch 20 ...
...30 address map, system 93 AGP_INT switch, changing 20 audio specifications 99 B battery - 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 ...9 PHONE 62 power 53 PRINTER 57 SERIAL 57 103 See Also CMOS BIOS features setup screen 77 C card, fax/modem 71, 73 CD-RW drive access indicator 5 disc eject button 4 emergency-eject hole 4 location of 3 performance of discs 3, 100 specifications 100 changing AGP_INT switch 20 ...
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..., 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...Part 68 vi front panel header 48 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics controller, specifications 98 H hard drive, replacing 41 header - 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot 63 system board 48 TELEPHONE 71, 73 USB 6, 56 VGA MONITOR 57 ...
..., 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...Part 68 vi front panel header 48 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics controller, specifications 98 H hard drive, replacing 41 header - 104 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick slot 63 system board 48 TELEPHONE 71, 73 USB 6, 56 VGA MONITOR 57 ...
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Refer servicing to beam. ! For CD-RW: Danger - Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. 3 To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do ... Never install telephone jacks in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. Safety Information and Caution CDRW Laser diode properties Laser output 1.8mW(Read) 21mW (Write) Wave Length 773-797nm 780-795nm (UJDA320) ...
Refer servicing to beam. ! For CD-RW: Danger - Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. 3 To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do ... Never install telephone jacks in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. Safety Information and Caution CDRW Laser diode properties Laser output 1.8mW(Read) 21mW (Write) Wave Length 773-797nm 780-795nm (UJDA320) ...
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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
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Troubleshooting 43 To Reach Sony 53 Notes on Use 53 On the Power Source 53 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery 55 On Handling 55 On Installation 55 On Moisture Condensation 56 On Upgrading the System 56 On Handling an LCD Display 57 On Handling a CRT Display 58 On Using the Hard Disk Drive 58 On Handling Diskettes 58 On Handling CD Media 58 On Cleaning CD Media 58 Resources 59 For Answers to Your Software Questions 60 Sony Service Center 60 Specifications 63 Index 66 11
Troubleshooting 43 To Reach Sony 53 Notes on Use 53 On the Power Source 53 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery 55 On Handling 55 On Installation 55 On Moisture Condensation 56 On Upgrading the System 56 On Handling an LCD Display 57 On Handling a CRT Display 58 On Using the Hard Disk Drive 58 On Handling Diskettes 58 On Handling CD Media 58 On Cleaning CD Media 58 Resources 59 For Answers to Your Software Questions 60 Sony Service Center 60 Specifications 63 Index 66 11
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.... 4 CD-RW drive Reads data from a CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM. 5 Manual eject hole If the CD does not come out when you press the CD-RW eject button, insert a thin, pointed object into this hole to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer...
.... 4 CD-RW drive Reads data from a CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM. 5 Manual eject hole If the CD does not come out when you press the CD-RW eject button, insert a thin, pointed object into this hole to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer...
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Slimtop Front Panel (cont't) Front Panel Overview FD DISC HD 7 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data from/to a floppy disk. 8 Disc (CD-RW drive) access indicator light Lights in amber while reading data from a CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM. 9 HD (drive) access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data...
Slimtop Front Panel (cont't) Front Panel Overview FD DISC HD 7 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data from/to a floppy disk. 8 Disc (CD-RW drive) access indicator light Lights in amber while reading data from a CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM. 9 HD (drive) access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data...
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...may need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you the option to reformat the drive into C and D drives, the computer will offer you to reinstall individual applications and ... VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide System and Application Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they are erased accidentally. formats the hard disk drive and...
...may need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you the option to reformat the drive into C and D drives, the computer will offer you to reinstall individual applications and ... VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide System and Application Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they are erased accidentally. formats the hard disk drive and...
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... program. If you started to insert the second CD once the information from the CD-RW drive. You are prompted to use the System Recovery CD(s). 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you choose the...
... program. If you started to insert the second CD once the information from the CD-RW drive. You are prompted to use the System Recovery CD(s). 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you choose the...
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... questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the System Recovery CD(s). You may be in the CD-RW drive. If you have two Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run from DOS. The application will not run the Application Recovery program. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Application Recovery...
... questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the System Recovery CD(s). You may be in the CD-RW drive. If you have two Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run from DOS. The application will not run the Application Recovery program. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Application Recovery...
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...the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the diskette drive (unless you are using your display for details. Check that the computer is not in ...drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power... the computer. Confirm that a diskette is not in this application and click End Task. Topic: My computer or...described on the color poster. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply (UPS),... to close the application that came with your computer. Windows attempts to "unlock" the application, ...
...the Application Recovery CD(s)" in the diskette drive (unless you are using your display for details. Check that the computer is not in ...drivers that came with my computer. Topic: My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power... the computer. Confirm that a diskette is not in this application and click End Task. Topic: My computer or...described on the color poster. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply (UPS),... to close the application that came with your computer. Windows attempts to "unlock" the application, ...
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... inserting your volume controls. 45 Topic: My CD drive tray does not open. Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD. Troubleshooting 4 Select "I/O Device Configuration" and use the Microsoft CD Player. Topic: I cannot play your CD. When the Sony Media Bar is turned on. 2 Press...
... inserting your volume controls. 45 Topic: My CD drive tray does not open. Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD. Troubleshooting 4 Select "I/O Device Configuration" and use the Microsoft CD Player. Topic: I cannot play your CD. When the Sony Media Bar is turned on. 2 Press...
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...setting. If you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Topic: When I change the video resolution of 4x for both CD-R and CD-RW media. Topic: How ...do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must use 4x CD-RW/CD-R media to achieve optimum performance. The VAIO Slimtop computer...
...setting. If you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Topic: When I change the video resolution of 4x for both CD-R and CD-RW media. Topic: How ...do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must use 4x CD-RW/CD-R media to achieve optimum performance. The VAIO Slimtop computer...
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Proper care of the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Wipe off the power while the computer is essential to wipe the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually ... display. On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place the computer in a location that is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 58 On Handling CD Media Do not touch the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide On Handling a CRT Display...
Proper care of the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Wipe off the power while the computer is essential to wipe the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually ... display. On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place the computer in a location that is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 58 On Handling CD Media Do not touch the surface of the disc from direct sunlight and other heat sources. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide On Handling a CRT Display...
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..., 4X max. CD-R writing, 20X max. CD-RW reading‡ Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)** Two PCI slots (both already filled) PC card (Card bus support) USB port ...) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 63 CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-RW writing, 14X max. Specifications Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard SDRAM Video RAM Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD-RW Drive Modem Expansion Capabilities Connection Capabilities (Front) Connection Capabilities (Rear) PCV-L640 700 MHz* Pentium® III 30 GB† 128 MB...
..., 4X max. CD-R writing, 20X max. CD-RW reading‡ Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)** Two PCI slots (both already filled) PC card (Card bus support) USB port ...) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 63 CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-RW writing, 14X max. Specifications Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard SDRAM Video RAM Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD-RW Drive Modem Expansion Capabilities Connection Capabilities (Front) Connection Capabilities (Rear) PCV-L640 700 MHz* Pentium® III 30 GB† 128 MB...