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.... VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Sony Pen Tablet display This 15-inch LCD pen tablet display creates a superb interface with your keyboard is smaller than a stick of digital storage media is not in use the supplied VAIO® Pen to share with family and friends. An LED light on a single rewritable CD. Easily deliver information between Memory...
.... VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Sony Pen Tablet display This 15-inch LCD pen tablet display creates a superb interface with your keyboard is smaller than a stick of digital storage media is not in use the supplied VAIO® Pen to share with family and friends. An LED light on a single rewritable CD. Easily deliver information between Memory...
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...; taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you bring the system out of inactivity before your computer goes into hibernate mode automatically, according to the previous state. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel..., it returns to your settings. 21 To Use the Hibernate Mode To Use the Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Enable ...
...; taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance. When you bring the system out of inactivity before your computer goes into hibernate mode automatically, according to the previous state. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 2 Click the Control Panel..., it returns to your settings. 21 To Use the Hibernate Mode To Use the Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Enable ...
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... take advantage of Software Titles Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear™ or Memory Stick Slideshow. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Create...
... take advantage of Software Titles Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear™ or Memory Stick Slideshow. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Create...
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...be that the region code of the DVD you cannot play the disc. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your ... is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are installed properly, by changing your computer, see video but cannot see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical...
...be that the region code of the DVD you cannot play the disc. VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I change the video resolution of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by following : ❑ Verify that your ... is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that drivers are installed properly, by changing your computer, see video but cannot see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I cannot play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical...
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... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 40 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for Autohide... Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO® User Guide. Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer ...
... click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 40 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for Autohide... Why is placed over its location. 1 Right-click on installing memory, please see the online VAIO® User Guide. Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer ...
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... appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no ...Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that your printer for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 Topics 4 Select Local Printer, then click Next. ✍ Place a check mark in...
... appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on the list and no ...Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that your printer for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 Topics 4 Select Local Printer, then click Next. ✍ Place a check mark in...
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...; computer. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of IBM Corporation. Refer to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. ...OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Slimtop, Mavica, Handycam, SonyStyle Connect, DVgate, Media Bar, MovieShaker, VisualFlow, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or ...
...; computer. Software specifications are located on either the front or back panel of IBM Corporation. Refer to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. ...OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Slimtop, Mavica, Handycam, SonyStyle Connect, DVgate, Media Bar, MovieShaker, VisualFlow, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or ...
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... 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing the Power Supply 33 Replacing the Power Supply 34 Removing a Memory Module 35 Installing System Memory 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 40 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing a Slot Cover 44...Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power (ATX PWR) Header 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 50 Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 65 User and Supervisor Passwords 66 Beep Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 IRQ Assignments 70 System I /O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Slimtop...
... 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing the Power Supply 33 Replacing the Power Supply 34 Removing a Memory Module 35 Installing System Memory 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 40 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing a Slot Cover 44...Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power (ATX PWR) Header 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 50 Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 65 User and Supervisor Passwords 66 Beep Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 IRQ Assignments 70 System I /O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Slimtop...
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xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 75 Processor 75 Chipset ...75 PCI Bus ...75 Memory Modules (DIMMs 75 Memory Configurations 76 L2 Cache ...76 Graphics ...76 Audio ...77 Communications 77 I/O and Expansion Slots 77 i.LINK Interface 78 Ethernet Interface 78 Drives and Controllers 78 System CMOS 78 Index 79
xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 75 Processor 75 Chipset ...75 PCI Bus ...75 Memory Modules (DIMMs 75 Memory Configurations 76 L2 Cache ...76 Graphics ...76 Audio ...77 Communications 77 I/O and Expansion Slots 77 i.LINK Interface 78 Ethernet Interface 78 Drives and Controllers 78 System CMOS 78 Index 79
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... media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/Stand by indicator Indicator Sony Memory Stick® media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/Stand by ... use. Off (no color) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode. On (amber) indicates optical disc activity. On (green) indicates the computer is out of Stand by indicator Description On (amber) indicates Memory Stick media activity. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is turned off. On (amber) indicates ...
... media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/Stand by indicator Indicator Sony Memory Stick® media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/Stand by ... use. Off (no color) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode. On (amber) indicates optical disc activity. On (green) indicates the computer is out of Stand by indicator Description On (amber) indicates Memory Stick media activity. Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is turned off. On (amber) indicates ...
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Slots Identifying Components 7 PC card slot Memory Stick media slot Slot PC card slot Memory Stick® media slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
Slots Identifying Components 7 PC card slot Memory Stick media slot Slot PC card slot Memory Stick® media slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
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... plug-in card. 10 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. The second, third, and fourth USB connectors (USB2, USB3, and USB4) are available. The first USB connector (USB1) is located on the front panel between the i.LINK® connector and the Sony Memory Stick® media slot...
... plug-in card. 10 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. The second, third, and fourth USB connectors (USB2, USB3, and USB4) are available. The first USB connector (USB1) is located on the front panel between the i.LINK® connector and the Sony Memory Stick® media slot...
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...to replace the lithium battery. Exit Discarding Changes, the first item in the list, is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. Sony recommends that are lost . However, if you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using ...Utility" on page 51 to their default values. 30 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may be too weak to power the CMOS memory. ! When the values are different from the Start menu, and then selecting Restart the computer. 2 If the error message "Error: Check date and...
...to replace the lithium battery. Exit Discarding Changes, the first item in the list, is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. Sony recommends that are lost . However, if you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using ...Utility" on page 51 to their default values. 30 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may be too weak to power the CMOS memory. ! When the values are different from the Start menu, and then selecting Restart the computer. 2 If the error message "Error: Check date and...
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...on page 24). 2 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 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 each side of the memory module to remove. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 (empty) ✍ If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps...
...on page 24). 2 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! 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 each side of the memory module to remove. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 (empty) ✍ If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps...
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Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25). 36 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges.
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25). 36 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges.
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...speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 512 MB. the maximum memory size is 8 MB; 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 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 35). 2 Remove the new memory module from its edges to discharge static electricity in your body before...
...speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 512 MB. the maximum memory size is 8 MB; 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 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 35). 2 Remove the new memory module from its edges to discharge static electricity in your body before...
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38 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 4 Align the module over the appropriate socket; note the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on each side of the ... until the latches lock into place. If the latches are straight up and locked into the socket. 6 Press down on each side of the module. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the slot on the socket.
38 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 4 Align the module over the appropriate socket; note the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on each side of the ... until the latches lock into place. If the latches are straight up and locked into the socket. 6 Press down on each side of the module. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the slot on the socket.
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Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on page 25). No further action is required. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 7 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on .
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on page 25). No further action is required. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 7 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on .
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Battery ATX PWR Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan VGA Monitor USB1, USB2, Ethernet Line In Line Out Mic i.LINK 1394 i.LINK LCD Monitor (unused) CD-IN Memory SWI (Config.switch) Secondary IDE Primary IDE CPU O12 N to Modem/ USB3 PCMCIA Socket Sony Memory Stick USB4 i.LINK CPU Fan Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK 47
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Battery ATX PWR Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan VGA Monitor USB1, USB2, Ethernet Line In Line Out Mic i.LINK 1394 i.LINK LCD Monitor (unused) CD-IN Memory SWI (Config.switch) Secondary IDE Primary IDE CPU O12 N to Modem/ USB3 PCMCIA Socket Sony Memory Stick USB4 i.LINK CPU Fan Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK 47
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Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 48 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots O12 N DIMM1 DIMM2 Both sides of pin 1. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1).
Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 48 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots O12 N DIMM1 DIMM2 Both sides of pin 1. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1).