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... is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY...VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Serial Number SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may require an additional charge. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Record the serial number in part without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop...
... is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY...VAIO® computer. Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Serial Number SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may require an additional charge. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Record the serial number in part without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop...
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... an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. iii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output (CD-RW) 1.08 mW (Read) 32 mW (CD-RW Write... (Read) Wave Length (CD-RW) 780 nm Wave Length (DVD-ROM) 650 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. !
... an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. iii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties Laser Output (CD-RW) 1.08 mW (Read) 32 mW (CD-RW Write... (Read) Wave Length (CD-RW) 780 nm Wave Length (DVD-ROM) 650 nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. !
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... comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to this computer product. If this device must be attached to radio communications....limits are not shielded and grounded, may be shielded and grounded. v VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. You are cautioned that comply with ... installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that ...
... comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to this computer product. If this device must be attached to radio communications....limits are not shielded and grounded, may be shielded and grounded. v VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. You are cautioned that comply with ... installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that ...
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...de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. vii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household ... contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-9617669 in this device may be prohibited. The battery pack ...
...de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. vii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household ... contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-9617669 in this device may be prohibited. The battery pack ...
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xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the System Cover 24 Replacing the System Cover 25 Installing an Add-In Card 26 Removing an Add-...) Connectors 51 USB Connectors 52 VGA MONITOR Connector 53 LCD Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors 56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector 57 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 57 i.LINK Connectors 59 CD-In Connector 60 Configuration Switches 61 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card...
xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the System Cover 24 Replacing the System Cover 25 Installing an Add-In Card 26 Removing an Add-...) Connectors 51 USB Connectors 52 VGA MONITOR Connector 53 LCD Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors 56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector 57 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 57 i.LINK Connectors 59 CD-In Connector 60 Configuration Switches 61 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card...
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Internal components are identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 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 Chapters 3, 4, and 5 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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Ejects a PCMCIA card. Automatically opens the CD-RW/DVD combo drive tray. 4 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject PC card eject Power on/off Button or switch Power/Stand by switch CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject button PC card eject button Description Turns system power on and off.
Ejects a PCMCIA card. Automatically opens the CD-RW/DVD combo drive tray. 4 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject PC card eject Power on/off Button or switch Power/Stand by switch CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject button PC card eject button Description Turns system power on and off.
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A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Connectors USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB4 Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system.
A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Connectors USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB4 Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system.
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Connects to microphone connector on audio device. Connects to output connector on audio device. Connects to USB devices. Connects to phone cable from wall jack. Connects to VGA monitor (optional). 8 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Rear View MONITOR USB1 USB2 PHONES LINE IN MIC i.LINK LCD Connector Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE USB3 MONITOR USB1, USB2 PHONES LINE IN MIC Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE USB3 Description AC input power. Connects to USB devices. Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Connects to headphones. Connects to telephone.
Connects to microphone connector on audio device. Connects to output connector on audio device. Connects to USB devices. Connects to phone cable from wall jack. Connects to VGA monitor (optional). 8 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Rear View MONITOR USB1 USB2 PHONES LINE IN MIC i.LINK LCD Connector Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE USB3 MONITOR USB1, USB2 PHONES LINE IN MIC Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE USB3 Description AC input power. Connects to USB devices. Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Connects to headphones. Connects to telephone.
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... (USB5) is located on Modem card at rear panel USB3 USB4 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB Connectors A total of front panel on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick media slot. Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3...
... (USB5) is located on Modem card at rear panel USB3 USB4 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB Connectors A total of front panel on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick media slot. Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3...
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Ethernet LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is only for connecting the computer to this port. Do not connect any other display to a telephone. These jacks are located on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast... jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall jack, and the PHONE jack is for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display. 12 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On rear panel 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On front panel Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector on the ...
Ethernet LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is only for connecting the computer to this port. Do not connect any other display to a telephone. These jacks are located on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast... jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall jack, and the PHONE jack is for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display. 12 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On rear panel 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On front panel Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector on the ...
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... keys to select an option within the screen. 4 Press Enter to display a submenu of options for information on CMOS settings). ! 16 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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" on...to select an item from the Exit menu. Save and close all applications before rebooting the system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 Press F2 when the Sony screen appears. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to the main menu. 8 Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an...
... keys to select an option within the screen. 4 Press Enter to display a submenu of options for information on CMOS settings). ! 16 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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" on...to select an item from the Exit menu. Save and close all applications before rebooting the system. 1 Reboot the system. 2 Press F2 when the Sony screen appears. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to the main menu. 8 Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an...
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... scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings. 18 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual The Turn off hard disks option allows you to elapse before your computer goes into the Hibernate mode. Power is running on AC power.
... scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings. 18 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual The Turn off hard disks option allows you to elapse before your computer goes into the Hibernate mode. Power is running on AC power.
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20 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Configuring the System Board ✍ The configuration should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. Before opening the system unit, ... install a VGA PCI add-in CMOS is in the Normal position, it provides normal access to remain at all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that is forced to the BIOS Setup Utility...
20 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Configuring the System Board ✍ The configuration should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. Before opening the system unit, ... install a VGA PCI add-in CMOS is in the Normal position, it provides normal access to remain at all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that is forced to the BIOS Setup Utility...
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24 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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 Remove the screw that secures the panel to the chassis (see item 1 in diagram), and set it aside for future use. 2 From the rear of the unit, hold down the system cover while you pull on the handle located at the rear panel (see item 2 in diagram). 3 Slide the system chassis out. 1 2
24 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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 Remove the screw that secures the panel to the chassis (see item 1 in diagram), and set it aside for future use. 2 From the rear of the unit, hold down the system cover while you pull on the handle located at the rear panel (see item 2 in diagram). 3 Slide the system chassis out. 1 2
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... page 42). 3 Insert the add-in card. 26 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! 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... System Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that the bottom of the chassis.
... page 42). 3 Insert the add-in card. 26 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! 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... System Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that the bottom of the chassis.
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28 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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 43). 6 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25).
28 VAIO Slimtop™ System 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 43). 6 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25).
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... to their default values. If the error message does not appear, you do not need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... Sony recommends that you can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is automatically selected. 5 Press Enter,..., after turning it off the computer, and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 8 Remove the power supply (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 16). 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may...
... to their default values. If the error message does not appear, you do not need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... Sony recommends that you can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is automatically selected. 5 Press Enter,..., after turning it off the computer, and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 8 Remove the power supply (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 16). 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may...
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The computer's CMOS settings are now restored. See "CMOS Setup Options" on page 65 to locate the BIOS default settings. 17 Press F10, then follow the on-screen prompt to the list you can skip the remaining steps. 16 Refer to save and exit. 32 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual error message displays, the computer's CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you made in step 3, and restore any non-default CMOS settings.
The computer's CMOS settings are now restored. See "CMOS Setup Options" on page 65 to locate the BIOS default settings. 17 Press F10, then follow the on-screen prompt to the list you can skip the remaining steps. 16 Refer to save and exit. 32 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual error message displays, the computer's CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you made in step 3, and restore any non-default CMOS settings.
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Replacing the Power Supply 1 Lower the power supply down into position, and press down on top of the PCI card holder. 34 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 3 Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down until the power supply latches to the chassis. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis.
Replacing the Power Supply 1 Lower the power supply down into position, and press down on top of the PCI card holder. 34 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 3 Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down until the power supply latches to the chassis. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis.