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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Record the serial number in part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...Sony and licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Sony... Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Record the serial number in part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...Sony and licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Sony... Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-...
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... desktop to rain or moisture. As the laser beam used in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! 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... to beam. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to the eyes, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. !
... desktop to rain or moisture. As the laser beam used in this product will increase eye hazard. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! 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... to beam. ! To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to the eyes, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. !
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.... This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with FCC Class B limits may cause harmful interference to this manual could... different from that interference will not occur in interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. All cables used in this computer product. v VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, ...
.... This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This device complies with FCC Class B limits may cause harmful interference to this manual could... different from that interference will not occur in interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. All cables used in this computer product. v VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, ...
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...233; par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ! For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-9617669 in Canada. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking ...ére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. 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...
...233; par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ! For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-9617669 in Canada. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking ...ére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. 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...
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...) 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 - Removing, Installing, and... 34 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...) 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 - Removing, Installing, and... 34 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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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. 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. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
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. 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. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
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Connects to telephone. Connects to phone cable from wall jack. Connects to headphones. Connects to microphone connector on audio device. Connects to VGA monitor (optional). Connects to USB devices. Connects to USB devices. Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. 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 output connector on audio device.
Connects to telephone. Connects to phone cable from wall jack. Connects to headphones. Connects to microphone connector on audio device. Connects to VGA monitor (optional). Connects to USB devices. Connects to USB devices. Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. 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 output connector on audio device.
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Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3) are available. 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB1 and USB2 are located next to the Mouse port. USB Connectors A total ... located on the rear panel. USB2 USB1 Rear panel Right side of the base next to the Ethernet connector, and USB3 is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the...
Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3) are available. 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB1 and USB2 are located next to the Mouse port. USB Connectors A total ... located on the rear panel. USB2 USB1 Rear panel Right side of the base next to the Ethernet connector, and USB3 is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the...
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... 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 Modem plug-in card. Ethernet LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is only for connecting the computer...
... 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 Modem plug-in card. Ethernet LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is only for connecting the computer...
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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 select an item from the Exit menu. exit all open files; Use the up and .... 7 Press ESC to return to the main menu. 8 Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an option from the main menu. 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...
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 select an item from the Exit menu. exit all open files; Use the up and .... 7 Press ESC to return to the main menu. 8 Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an option from the main menu. 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...
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...to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes)... that you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into the Hibernate mode. The System stand by when your computer is running...
...to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. 18 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes)... that you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into the Hibernate mode. The System stand by when your computer is running...
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... test returns false. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. If you can use the AGP_INT switch to the BIOS Setup Utility. The CMOS and NVRAM settings are...VGA controller. Access to the Normal position. When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that is cleared. 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...
... test returns false. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. If you can use the AGP_INT switch to the BIOS Setup Utility. The CMOS and NVRAM settings are...VGA controller. Access to the Normal position. When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that is cleared. 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...
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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). 5 Replace the system cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any instructions that the bottom of the chassis. 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 (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). ... bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 26 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card !
... page 42). 3 Insert the add-in card). 5 Replace the system cover (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any instructions that the bottom of the chassis. 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 (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). ... bottom of the bracket fits into the PCI slot connector. 26 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card !
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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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...service dealer to replace the lithium battery. When the values are different from their factory-default settings (see 1 in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be lost . If the error message does not appear, you do not... Supply" on page 65 to replace the battery yourself, read the following cautions and procedure. Sony recommends that are lost, the BIOS values revert to power the CMOS memory. ! 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the battery at this...
...service dealer to replace the lithium battery. When the values are different from their factory-default settings (see 1 in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be lost . If the error message does not appear, you do not... Supply" on page 65 to replace the battery yourself, read the following cautions and procedure. Sony recommends that are lost, the BIOS values revert to power the CMOS memory. ! 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the battery at this...
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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. 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. The computer's CMOS settings are now restored.
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. 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. The computer's CMOS settings are now restored.
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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.